South Indian plantation exports to West Asia show varied outcomes due to conflict, with tea exports declining steeply while cardamom exports grew exceptionally.

South India, West Asia (including Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Guatemala)

Who

R. Sanjith, secretary general of UPASI, Tea Board

What

When

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:47:44 GMT · 2h 0m ago

Where

South India, West Asia (including Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Guatemala) ·

Why

The West Asian conflict caused declining tea exports to affected destinations like Iraq and the UAE, but cardamom exports rose due to supply-side constraints in competing origins like Guatemala.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The West Asian conflict has significantly reduced South Indian tea exports to certain markets, underscoring the need for greater export diversification to safeguard India's plantation sector against geopolitical shocks, as highlighted by R. Sanjith of UPASI.

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The Hindu Business Line
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/mixed-impact-for-south-indian-plantation-exports-due-to-west-asian-turmoil-upasi/article71108605.ece
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