Pakistan's imports decline by a fifth
During the month of December 2008, Pakistan's imports declined by 19,8 percent, Pakistan Tea Association has reported. The world's third largest importer brought in 5332 metric tonnes of black tea worth $10 million, compared to 7982 metric tonnes a year earlier. However, it was noted that overall tea consumption has increased in the country during 2008. Pakistan imports the majority of its stock from Kenya.