Nepal exported 15.6 million kilograms of tea worth Rs 4.59 billion in the fiscal year 2024/25, a notable rise from Rs 3.625 billion in the previous year. The country is marking the 30th National Tea Day today in Phikkal, highlighting an industry that provides employment to around 60,000 people. India remains the primary market, absorbing about 85 percent of exports, while tea imports have also increased to Rs 92.9 million. Despite strong global demand for green and specialty teas, the total area under tea cultivation is gradually declining.
