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State of the Industry: Tea in the U.S. (19th Edition)

  • Report

  • 73 Pages
  • April 2026
  • Region: United States
  • Sundale Research
  • ID: 5319238

Tea Sales Driven By Health Trends, Specialty Tea Drinks

'Tea in the U.S.', the 19th edition of the Tea industry report, published annually, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The annual report features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2010-2030 period.

It is an essential resource for the Tea industry covering the most important trends for the busy executive, including detailed data on:

  • tea sales and consumption
  • ready-to-drink (RTD) tea and tea bags/loose-leaf tea
  • foreign trade
  • distribution and pricing trends
  • market shares
  • expenditures by demographic groups
  • specialty tea room and foodservice sales

Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes new developments shaping the industry, such as:

  • the soaring popularity of bubble tea, matcha, and other premium teas
  • the importance of fair trade and organic tea
  • the use of lesser known tea varietals
  • new and unique flavors
  • health trends and tea’s perceived health benefits
  • environmental issues and sustainable practices
  • social media’s influence on tea choices
  • the impact of the economy and tariffs

Table of Contents

Written Analysis (48 Pages)
  • Drivers of Industry Growth
  • Health Trends Boost Demand for Tea
  • Tea Varietals, Flavors, and Formats Attract a Wider Audience
  • Bubble Tea Market Size and Trends
  • Single-Cup Tea Fails to Reap Benefits of At-Home Consumption
  • Demographic Patterns Support Premium Tea Consumption
  • Economic Trends Impact the Tea Industry
  • Organic Tea Sales and Sustainable Practices
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption of Tea
  • Foreign Trade and Tariffs
  • U.S. Shipments of Tea
  • Prices Impacted by Quality Ingredients and Tariffs
  • Per Capita Consumption Trends
  • Retail Sales of Tea
  • Market Shares for the Leading Brands of Tea
  • Specialty Tea Rooms and Foodservice Sales
  • Vending Sales of Tea
  • Demographic Trends for Expenditures on Tea
  • Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Tea Companies
  • Sources and Methodology (not included in page count)
Statistical Tables (22 Tables)
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption of Tea, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Imports and Exports of Tea, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Imports of Tea, by Top 10 Import Countries, 2024 and 2025
  • U.S. Exports of Tea, by Top 10 Export Countries, 2024 and 2025
  • Total U.S. Shipments of Tea, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Shipments of Tea Sold in Consumer Packages, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Shipments of Canned vs. Bottled Iced Tea, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Tea, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Producer Price Trends for Canned vs. Bottled Iced Tea, 2010-2030
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Tea, 2010-2030
  • Per Capita Consumption of Tea in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Per Capita Consumption of Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Retail Sales of Shelf-Stable and Refrigerated Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea, Tea Bags/Loose-Leaf Tea, Instant Tea, and Tea Pods in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Volume Sales of Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Brands of Shelf-Stable Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea, 2024-2025
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 10 Brands of Refrigerated Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea, 2024-2025
  • U.S. Dollar Sales and Market Shares for the Top 5 Brands of Bagged/Loose-Leaf Tea, 2024-2025
  • Private Label Tea Bag/Loose-Leaf Tea Sales in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Convenience Store Sales of Ready-to-Drink Tea (RTD) in the U.S., 2024, 2025, and 2030
  • Foodservice Sales of Tea in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Vending Sales of Tea in the U.S., 2010-2030
  • Average Annual Household Expenditures on Tea, by Detailed Demographic Characteristics, 2025 and 2030
Graphs (3 Graphs)
  • U.S. Apparent Consumption of Tea, 2020-2030
  • Per Capita Consumption of Tea in the U.S., 2020-2030
  • Volume Sales of Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S., 2020-2030