Tea exports last year fell 4.3 per cent in volume and 0.8 per cent in value over the previous year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said.

The country exported 131,000 tonnes of tea last year, totalling US$198 million. The price increased by 3.5 per cent.

Tea exports have declined in most markets, the notable exception being Indonesia.

Chairman of the Viet Nam Tea Association Nguyen Van Thu attributed the decline to a 5 per cent fall in yield due to wet weather.

In addition, many consumers chose other drinks thanks to better economic conditions.

(Source: Vietnamnet)