Kenya Tea Mombasa Auction Price Trend (US$/kg)

Key Takeaway

Kenya Tea Mombasa Auction prices decreased from US$ 328.54/kg in October 2024 to US$ 310.21/kg in September 2026, a decline of 5.6%. Prices rose to a peak of US$ 352.46/kg in November 2024 before easing through the remainder of the period, with a particularly sharp fall during May–June 2026. The trend indicates a moderate downward movement in the quoted benchmark.

• Kenya tea auction prices are influenced by tea production volumes, rainfall patterns, temperature, and seasonal harvesting conditions across major growing regions. Increased leaf production and higher auction volumes can put downward pressure on prices, while drought, irregular rainfall, and lower-quality or reduced supplies may support price increases. Demand from major importing countries, including Pakistan, Egypt, the United Kingdom, and other international tea markets, also affects auction performance.
• Additional influencing factors include tea quality and grade, buyer participation at Mombasa auctions, export volumes, currency movements, freight costs, and competition from tea-producing countries such as India and Sri Lanka. Since the benchmark represents Kenyan tea auction prices, changes in local supply availability and international buyer demand are particularly important in explaining price movements.