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India’s tea exports could decline 20% this year amid higher freight rates, logistics disruptions

1 source · first seen 17:54 1 Oct · updated 17:54 1 Oct

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  • Tea exports could decline 20% this year amid higher freight rates and logistics disruptions
  • Shipments fell 16.11% year-on-year to 128.56 million kgs during January-July
  • Lower exports and higher freight costs pressure Indian tea producers and exporters

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