Top 9 Companies in the Global Tea Market | Leading Brands 2026

The global tea market size was valued at USD 59.59 Billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.20% from 2026 to 2035, reaching a valuation of USD 108.75 Billion by the end of 2035. As per the analysis by Expert Market Research, the market is expected to be driven by the expansion in tea exports and its social influence.

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Tea holds cultural significance in Asian and European societies such as Chinese, Indian, and British. China produces around 40% of the world’s tea, in regions including Yunnan, Guangdong, and Zhejiang, which supports the tea market growth. Tea is also a morning staple and often incorporated during breakfasts in households and commercial sectors.

Latest Updates on Top Tea Companies Worldwide 2026

In July 2026, Associated British Foods reported in its trading update that Twinings delivered good growth in key markets including the US, UK, and Australia, driven by strong demand for wellness teas.

In May 2026, Dilmah unveiled its first brand-crest refresh in 40 years and launched a new Premium Ceylon Tea line, developed over three years of consumer research.

In May 2026, Tata Consumer Products reported its Q4 FY2026 results, with India tea volumes up 4 percent and its ready-to-drink business delivering 23 percent revenue growth.

In May 2026, ITO EN reported fiscal 2026 results (year ended April 2026), with revenue up 5.3 percent to JPY 497.8 billion and overseas sales surging 26.6 percent on the global expansion of its Oi Ocha green tea brand.

In May 2026, Hain Celestial reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, with its Celestial Seasonings tea business supporting 3 percent organic beverage sales growth in North America on the back of a Wellness Tea launch.

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Top 9 Tea Companies in the World | Leading Brands

1. Unilever Plc

Unilever stands as one of the leading FMCG food companies, providing a comprehensive range of products in food, beverages, personal care, and home care. Tea brands such as Lipton and Brooke Bond Taj Mahal offer a range of premium handcrafted teas, such as black tea, green tea, and white tea. For large, uncertified tea estates, the company conducts geospatial analysis and rectifies a negligible risk of commodity-driven deforestation.

2. Associated British Foods Plc

Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £19.8bn, 133,000 employees and operations in 55 countries. Twinings is the popular tea brand under this company’s product portfolio that offers a variety of teas, including black, green, matcha herbal, and fruit-based cold infusions. This brand also sells Assam and Darjeeling tea globally. In July 2026, Associated British Foods reported that Twinings delivered good growth in key markets including the US, UK, and Australia, driven by strong demand for wellness teas.

3. Tata Consumer Products Limited

Tata Consumer Products is a focused consumer products company, home to iconic brands like Tata Tea and Tetley. The company has expanded its product portfolio to include packaged foods, snacks, and water under leading brands including Himalayan, Tata Copper, Ching’s, and Sampann, among others, reflecting its commitment to becoming a leading food and beverage company. In May 2026, Tata Consumer reported its Q4 FY2026 results, with India tea volumes up 4 percent and its ready-to-drink business delivering 23 percent revenue growth.

4. ITO EN, LTD.

The company stands as a global leader in the manufacturing of green tea, offering a range of products such as Matcha green tea, green tea powder, and unsweetened green tea. Renowned green tea brand Oi Ocha comes under this company. The company has established a rigorous quality control system to ensure product safety from product design, raw materials, and packaging to manufacturing and distribution. In May 2026, ITO EN reported fiscal 2026 results, with revenue up 5.3 percent to JPY 497.8 billion and overseas sales surging 26.6 percent on the global expansion of Oi Ocha.

5. Taiwan Tea Corporation

Taiwan Tea Corporation produces 100% authentic Taiwanese tea in its own tea farms, which are mostly cultivated by organic, natural farming and vegetative farming. The company is a humble tea producer with a proprietary tea plantation and factory into a distinguished TWSE-listed tea corporation. The tea production process is safeguarded by strict quality control measures such as ISO 22000 and HACCP certification.

6. Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC

The company is a globally recognised Sri Lankan tea brand known for its premium, single-origin Ceylon teas. Also, the company offers an array of flavoured teas with flavours such as cinnamon, ginger, mint, and others. It significantly contributes to social and environmental causes through its MJF Charitable Foundation and Dilmah Conservation through a minimum of 15% pre-tax profit from each sale of teas. In May 2026, Dilmah unveiled its first brand-crest refresh in 40 years and launched a new Premium Ceylon Tea line.

7. Barry’s Tea

The company is famous for its premium Irish tea. Under its product portfolio, the company offers Gold Blend, master blend, Original Blend, and Decaf Blend. It maintains its strong heritage and commitment to quality and sustainability with the introduction of new blends or innovative packaging to become more sustainable.

8. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

Hain is a leading health and wellness company that offers products related to snacks, baby food, and beverages. Its tea brand, Celestial Seasonings, offers premium teas enriched with flavours. This brand consists of relaxing herbal teas, energising black teas and green teas, and refreshing cold brew iced teas. The company blends teas using the finest herbs, teas, spices, and botanicals available and packages them in a delicate way to gain consumer attention. In May 2026, Hain Celestial reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, with its Celestial Seasonings tea business supporting 3 percent organic beverage sales growth in North America on the back of a Wellness Tea launch.

9. Tenfu's TEA

TenFu's TEA is an international retailer and wholesaler of fine Chinese tea and teaware. The company offers loose leaf teas, direct from tea estates to tea bag packages. It has 8 owned factories in China, and each factory utilises the most advanced equipment and technologies to achieve the highest standards for all its products. The company's product portfolio encompasses a variety of teas such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, herbal tea, jasmine green tea, white tea, and seasonal teas.