Speaking to reporters, he said it was still a grey market. While exports to Iraq stood at 20 million kg, Egypt was another potential market for the Indian tea and the export was expected to touch 10-15 million kg this year, he said, adding Iran and Pakistan were also planning to increase their imports from India.
According to the minister, the United Planters Association of South India is planning to set up centres in Cairo through public and private partnership in association Tea Board of India.