Summary statistics for Tea, in million kgs., is given in the following table.
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1992 1993 1994
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Production 704 758 744
Domestic Consumption 531 560 600
Exports 171 180 148
Export value (Rs.bln.) 9 12 9
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Tea is one of India's important export commodities. The north-eastern states account for more than 80% of the total tea produced in India. The state of Assam alone accounts for about 55% of the tea produced. Besides, Tea is also grown in southern India.
Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, Bombay
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Last updated: April 1995.