Opportunity for Tea in Chile

Although the tea which is most consumed in the South American country is black tea, there is a growing consumer preference for new flavors, varieties and formats.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

From a statement issued by PROCOMER:

Chile led tea consumption with 428 cups per person per year, taking into considertion sales of retail and foodservice channels, according to Euromonitor International. It is followed by Argentina with 95 cups per capita; Uruguay, with 80 and Bolivia with 75. For 2021, the consultancy firm estimated that in Chile consumption will reach 486 cups per year.

The well rooted culture of tea drinking in Chile allowed it to sell 14 thousand tons last year, reaching 191.5 million in sales, hence this drink accounted for 39% of total sales of hot drinks, while coffee accounted for 19%.

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