Nepali tea exports disrupted twice in two weeks due to India quality testing
Summary
Nepali tea exports to India face disruption again as Indian authorities renew mandatory sampling and laboratory testing, causing Indian buyers to suspend purchases and threatening market access.
Key Points
- Indian authorities have reinstated mandatory sampling and laboratory testing for Nepali tea imports, disrupting exports.
- Indian buyers have suspended purchases due to fears of failing quality tests amid renewed testing requirements.
- Nepal exports nearly 90 percent of its orthodox tea to India, making the market critical yet vulnerable to Indian regulations.
- Tea production in Nepal has declined due to pest infestation and rising costs, compounding export challenges amid trade barriers.
