The import of green tea, black tea, and partly fermented tea to the UK is projected to decline steadily from 2024 to 2028, with the volume decreasing from 6.63 million kilograms in 2024 to an anticipated 6.04 million kilograms by 2028. This reflects a consistent annual decrease. In 2023, the actual import volume stood at 6.78 million kilograms. The forecasted year-on-year decline from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 2.28%, followed by continuous drops until 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 indicates a stable downtrend across these years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Changes in consumer preferences towards healthier lifestyle choices, impacting tea consumption.
Potential economic and trade implications post-Brexit, affecting import dynamics.
Global tea market fluctuations and climatic influences on tea production.