Planters raise concerns over inferior tea imports and rule violation in re-export

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Planters and exporters also raised questions over the alleged "mismatch" between the export data of the Tea Board of Kenya, and the import data of Tea Board India during the January-October period in 2024.

It is for the Tea Board to investigate and verify the reality," Indian Tea Exporters Association Chairman Anshuman Kanoria told PTI.

Indian Tea Association (ITA) Chairman Hemant Bangur said the impact of "unregulated imports of tea from Kenya, Nepal, Vietnam and Iran" is severe on the industry.

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Author / Journalist: PTI

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Markets: IndiaBrazilIndonesiaIraqIsraelKenyaNepalSri LankaSwedenVietnam

Topics: India tea trade Anshuman kanoria Nepal tea Tea imports India tea exporters association

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Published On: 2025-01-30 @ 10:02:12 (21 hours ago)

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