According to the annual statistics of the World Tea Association, Senegal tea imports in 2021 were about $62M, mainly from China ($57.1M). The Senegalese market is mainly dominated by Chun Mee green tea, such as 4011, 41022, 8147, etc.
Chun Mee green tea 41022, picked in spring, uses one bud and two leaves as raw materials, and is carefully processed. Mainly exported to Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya, Benin, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, and other countries.
Do you know Senegal?
Senegal is a country located in West Africa, facing the Pacific Ocean, and facing Cuba in the Caribbean Sea. The locals like drinking tea very much, and like Morocco, they have a special liking for green tea. Drinking tea has become a habit in Senegal, with people often enjoying three cups of tea after three meals. A blend of green tea and mint is very popular here because it provides a cooling sensation that is perfect for the hot, dry, desert climate lifestyle. This tea mixed with green tea and mint is one of the most representative drinks of Chinese green tea abroad.
In Senegal, Chinese green tea is very famous and is almost a household name. It is very familiar to people, young and old. What is impressive is that in 2017, China’s tea exports to countries and regions such as Senegal exceeded 10,000 tons. This shows the extensive influence of Chinese tea in the international market.
Indeed, Chinese green tea has widespread popularity and influence in the world tea market. Senegal, as one of the tea importing countries, also shows the popularity of Chinese tea in the international market. The climate and soil conditions in East African countries are suitable for tea cultivation, which provides broad development opportunities for China’s tea industry.
By planting and promoting Chinese tea in Africa, mutual benefit can be achieved for both parties. China’s rich tea tree varieties and high-level tea-making technology can inject new vitality into the local tea industry and improve the quality and competitiveness of tea. This kind of cooperation can also promote cultural exchanges, further deepen cooperation between China and African countries, jointly promote the “Belt and Road” initiative, promote trade and personnel exchanges, and achieve the goal of common development. Therefore, Chinese tea is expected to play a greater role in the vast African market.
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