China Tea Market 2025

The China tea market is expected to see a slight increase of USD 3.9 billion, translating to a CAGR of about 3.1% from 2025 to 2030. China dominates the global tea market, thanks to its deep cultural ties and massive domestic consumption. The rise of premium teas, such as Pu’er and oolong, reflects increasing affluence and consumer sophistication. Additionally, the export market for Chinese tea continues to thrive, driven by its reputation for quality.

Providing a strategic perspective on the China tea market, this report analyzes historical trends from 2020 to 2024 and forecasts market developments through 2030. It delves into market size, growth rates, and segment-level insights, uncovering the forces shaping the industry’s future. By examining product type, packaging and distribution channel, the report delivers a robust framework for understanding market dynamics and identifying pathways for growth.

Market Segmentation

The China tea market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: black tea, fruit & herbal tea, green tea, instant tea, others
Packaging: flexible packaging, paper containers, others (glass, metal, etc.)
Distribution channel: supermarkets and hypermarkets, food & drinks stores, grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

In China, the tea market is segmented by product type, packaging and distribution channel. By product type, the market features black tea, fruit & herbal tea, green tea, instant tea, and others. Packaging segments encompass flexible packaging, paper containers, and others (glass, metal, etc.). Distribution channel segmentation includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, food & drinks stores, grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The report highlights leading companies in the tea market, including Yunnan Taetea Tea Industry Group Co. Ltd (TaeTea Group), Zhejiang Xiangpiaopiao Co. Ltd., Bama Tea Co. Ltd., Guangdong Strong Group Company Ltd., China Tea Co. Ltd. (COFCO Corporation), Beijing Zhangyiyuan Beverage Co. Ltd., Ten Fu Group, Beijing Wuyutai Tea Co. Ltd., Beijing Xiaoguan Tea Co. Ltd., Yichang Xiaoshi Tea Group Co. Ltd., Xiamen Huaxiangyuan Industrial Co. Ltd., Yunnan Xiaguan Tuocha (Group) Co. Ltd., Sichuan Emei Shan Bamboo Leaf Green Tea Co Ltd, Fujian Tanyang Gongfu Group Co. Ltd., Yunnan Dianhong Group Company Limited, Lipton Teas and Infusions, Zhejiang Dahaoda Food Co. Ltd. , Xie Yuda Tea Co. Ltd., Lapsang Tea Industry Co. Ltd., Kunming North Star Group Company Limited, Shuangjiang Mengku Tea Co. Ltd. and Zhejiang Gengxiang Organic Tea Development Co. Ltd.

This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the tea market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
China Tea Market – Product Type Analysis
China Tea Market – Packaging Analysis
China Tea Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
Yunnan Taetea Tea Industry Group Co., Ltd (TaeTea Group)
Zhejiang Xiangpiaopiao Co., Ltd.
Bama Tea Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Strong Group Company Ltd.
China Tea Co., Ltd. (COFCO Corporation)
Beijing Zhangyiyuan Beverage Co., Ltd.
Ten Fu Group
Beijing Wuyutai Tea Co., Ltd.
Beijing Xiaoguan Tea Co., Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table China Tea Market 2020-2030
Chart China Tea Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart China Tea Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table China Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart China Tea Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table China Tea Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Chart China Tea Market by Packaging, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Tea Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Table China Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart China Tea Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart China Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table China Tea Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart China Tea Market, by Companies, 2024
Table China Tea Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart China Tea Market, by Brands, 2024
Table China – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table China – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table China – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table China Tea Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table China Tea Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Yunnan Taetea Tea Industry Group Co., Ltd (TaeTea Group)
Zhejiang Xiangpiaopiao Co., Ltd.
Bama Tea Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Strong Group Company Ltd.
China Tea Co., Ltd. (COFCO Corporation)
Beijing Zhangyiyuan Beverage Co., Ltd.
Ten Fu Group
Beijing Wuyutai Tea Co., Ltd.
Beijing Xiaoguan Tea Co., Ltd.
Yichang Xiaoshi Tea Group Co., Ltd.
Xiamen Huaxiangyuan Industrial Co., Ltd.
Yunnan Xiaguan Tuocha (Group) Co., Ltd.
Sichuan Emei Shan Bamboo Leaf Green Tea Co Ltd
Fujian Tanyang Gongfu Group Co., Ltd.
Yunnan Dianhong Group Company Limited
Lipton Teas and Infusions
Zhejiang Dahaoda Food Co., Ltd. 
Xie Yuda Tea Co., Ltd.
Lapsang Tea Industry Co., Ltd.
Kunming North Star Group Company Limited
Shuangjiang Mengku Tea Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Gengxiang Organic Tea Development Co., Ltd.