Total production of tea in Sri Lanka in February 2010 was 23,508,011 kilograms compared to 12,881,691 kilograms last year. Figures clearly show us a growth of 82.5%. The successful development of the tea industry is undoubtedly associated with an increase in demand for low-caliber Ceylon tea in the Middle East and Russia

President of the Sri Lanka Tea Council, Mr. Lalit Hettiarachchi noted that the figures for the growth of tea production in the first two months of 2010 are impressive and there is every hope for continuation of this trend, because Sri Lanka is produced t 300 - 320 million kilograms of tea a year . The development of the tea industry of the country is due to the right selection of fertilizers, improvement of favorable weather conditions and the availability of a stable labor force . All these factors enable the country to offer more competitive prices on the world market .In the first two months of 2010, Sri Lanka produced 51,970,354 kilograms of tea, compared to 30,766,300 kilograms in 2009. . Figures clearly indicate an increase of 68.9% .

However, it should be noted that the figures for tea production in 2009 were very low, to which there are several reasons, including untimely application of fertilizers and unfavorable weather conditions. Therefore, the level of tea production in 2009 fell by 44% compared to 2008.

Producers expect the continued growth in production in March and April, as traditionally January and February are considered not the best months for the tea industry. Concerning the production of orthodox teas and green tea, the growth in February 2010 was about 54% and 45%, respectively. In the first two months of 2010, the growth of production of orthodox tea was 58%, and green tea 64% respectively.

Now Sri Lanka is developing a strategy to enter new potential sales markets to increase sales and strengthen its positions globally. @

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