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Tea exports during 2013 increased by a mere 2% at 212 million kilograms as compared to 208 million kilograms in 2012, according to data by Indian Tea Association (ITA).
Production of tea during 2013 increased 6.6% at 1,200 million kilograms over 1126 million kilograms in the previous calendar year.
Imports had fallen in 2013 to 20 million kilograms from 21 million kilograms in 2012, the ITA estimates showed.
Consumption during 2013 had increased marginally by 2.6% at 926 million kilograms from 903 million kilograms in 2012.
Average auction prices during 2013 showed a higher trend at Rs 128.27 per kilogram as compared to Rs 125.25 per kilogram in 2012.
CIS countries remained the top destination for exports, followed by Iran, Pakistan and United States.
