Sri Lanka's tea exports break $1bn mark
Sri Lanka has surpassed the $1 billion mark in tea exports for the third consecutive year. As the largest exporter of pre-packaged branded tea, it is also the only country to exceed this symbolic figure. According to the country's Tea Board chairman, the industry will concentrate on re-planting efforts and upgrading tea production. Other initiatives include labor cost reduction and raising the per-head productivity. 96% of Sri Lanka's tea produce is exported.