India's tea exports surge in December
Indian Tea Association estimates that the country's tea exports jumped 37% in December. The rise is attributed to improved demand driven an overseas recovery and a global production deficit, as other producing countries like Kenya and Sri Lanka are facing huge production deficits. Data released by the Tea Board showed total exports in December standing at 22.24 million kilograms, compared to 16.24 million kg a year ago. India's total exports in 2009 fell 5.7 percent to 191.5 million kg, the Tea Board said.