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India suspends tea exports to Iran amid rising conflict
India has hit pause on sending tea to Iran because the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is disrupting communications and closing offices.
This comes right in the middle of the crucial second flush season, putting shipments worth over ₹100-150 crore on hold and shaking up the usual flow of business for Indian tea growers.
Prices for premium orthodox tea have already dropped by 5-10%
Iran and nearby Gulf countries buy about a third of all Indian tea exports—so this halt is a big deal.
Prices for premium orthodox tea have already dropped by 5-10%, and with shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz at risk, there's real worry about more delays and higher costs ahead.
If things don't settle soon, India's fast-growing tea industry could see major losses just when it was gaining momentum.