Tea exports dip in February, but two-month performance remains positive amid price gains | Daily FT
The article reports on Sri Lanka's tea export performance in February 2026, noting a marginal volume decline but stronger rupee earnings. It highlights mixed market performance across regions and analysts' outlook for continued growth challenges.
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“Sri Lanka’s tea exports experienced a marginal setback in February.”
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— The following lists notable events that will occur and take place during 2026 in Sri Lanka.
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— The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was the tenth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by Board of Control for Cricket in India and Sri Lanka Cricket from 7 February to 8 March 2026. Sri Lan…
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“Exports in February totalled 19.92 million kilograms (M/Kgs), reflecting a decline of 0.48 M/Kgs compared to 20.40 M/Kgs recorded in February 2025.”
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— The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was the tenth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by Board of Control for Cricket in India and Sri Lanka Cricket from 7 February to 8 March 2026. Sri Lan…
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— The following lists notable events that will occur and take place during 2026 in Sri Lanka.
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“The drop was largely driven by weaker performance in Bulk Tea, Tea Bags, and Green Tea, while Tea Packets and Instant Tea managed to post gains against the corresponding month last year.”
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— SriLankan Airlines is the flag carrier of Sri Lanka and a member airline of the Oneworld airline alliance. It was launched in 1979 as Air Lanka following the termination of operations of the original …
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— The Sri Lanka Army (Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකා යුද්ධ හමුදාව, romanised: Śrî Langkâ Yudha Hamudâwa; Tamil: இலங்கை இராணுவம், romanised: Ilankai iraṇuvam) is the oldest and largest of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces…
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“The average FOB value for February 2026 rose to Rs. 1,785.76 per kilogram, marking an increase of Rs. 48.24 year-on-year (YoY) from Rs. 1,737.52 in February 2025.”
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“Overall earnings declined in US dollar terms, with only the Tea Bag category recording a positive variance of $ 0.24 compared to the same period last year.”
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“Cumulative exports for January-February showed a positive trajectory. Total shipments reached 40.63 M/Kgs, up by 0.86 M/Kgs from 39.77 M/Kgs during the same period in 2025.”
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“The cumulative FOB value for January-February stood at Rs. 1,804.08 per kilogram ($ 5.83), reflecting a significant increase of Rs. 73.75 compared to Rs. 1,730.34 during the corresponding period last year.”
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“Iraq retained its position as the leading importer of Ceylon Tea in February, purchasing 6.53 M/Kgs, a 9% increase from 5.96 M/Kgs in February 2025.”
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“Türkiye recorded the most dramatic growth, climbing to second position with imports of 4.40 M/Kgs, marking a sharp 124% YoY surge from 1.97 M/Kgs.”
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“Russia slipped to third place with 3.72 M/Kgs, reflecting a 9% decline compared to the 4.09 M/Kgs recorded in February 2025.”
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“The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranked fourth with 2.19 M/Kgs, an 8% decrease YoY, while Azerbaijan matched that volume at 2.19 M/Kgs, but registered a robust 46% increase.”
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“Saudi Arabia imported 1.63 M/Kgs, up 2% from last year. Chile and China secured the seventh and eighth positions with 1.49 M/Kgs and 1.37 M/Kgs, respectively.”
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“Libya and the US moved into the ninth and tenth spots, importing 1.33 M/Kgs and 1.27 M/Kgs during the month.”
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