East African Tea Trade Association

Facilitating a world class trading platform for African teas.

Marketing

Best Value for African Tea in the Global Market

Tea Auction

Promotion of orderly sale of tea among members in Africa.

Member Countries

10

Members

267

Teas Sold In Tons

545954

Value in Billions

120

EATTA at a Glance

The East African Tea Trade Association is a voluntary organization bringing together Tea Producers, Buyers (Exporters), Brokers, Tea Packers and Warehouses, all working to promote the best interests of the Tea Trade in Africa. Currently, membership comprises over three hundred companies extending across the East and Central African borders. EATTA mandated to promote and facilitate the interests of all the stakeholders in the tea trade in Africa by creating an enabling business environment geared towards maintaining global standards and delivering tea products to the customers in the most profitable way.

Vision: To be the leading tea trade association globally

Mission: To facilitate a world class trading platform for African teas and provide sustainable service to members.

Core Business

TEA AUCTION

Promotion of orderly sale of tea among members in Africa through facilitation of the Mombasa Tea Auction operations and ensuring compliance with the constitution.

LOBBYING & ADVOCACY

To lobby regulatory and statutory bodies in member countries to create an enabling business environment for our members along the value chain.

MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT

To facilitate effective access to market and other relevant industry trade information.

INFORMATION CENTRE

To compile and circulate statistical information to assist members in their operations.

TMEA Promotes Capacity of Quality Management Systems

 East Africa Tea Trade Association  and TMEA East Africa Inaugurated a Capacity building initiative of Tea Industries in East Africa to implement recognized International Standards(Food Safety Management Systems)

The East Africa Tea Trade Association is excited about this partnership with TradeMark East Africa which is expected to build the capacity of the tea industry in East Africa.

 TradeMark’s support will enable us obtain two international certifications; the Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000:2005) and the Quality Management System (QMS:9001:2008); which will enhance the value of tea produced in East Africa” Said Geoffrey Rimbere.

ISO 22000:2005 Training Participants at Kentmere Club in Limuru held on 16th -18th January 2012

EATTA member countries account for 32% of the total tea exported in the world, through the Mombasa tea auction. The Mombasa tea auction, established and managed by EATTA, is currently the world’s second largest tea auction center after Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Auction has grown by a remarkable 300% in the past 20 years, and it offers teas from all major African tea producing countries, including from Kenya, currently the world’s largest tea exporter. Mombasa auctions are conducted in U.S. Dollars and ensure a steady inflow of hard currency into tea producing countries in Africa.

Some of the challenges faced by the East African tea industry have been how to successfully improve its quality and demand for tea. The impact caused by the implementation of these international certifications by EATTA is expected to increase the volumes of tea being exported through the Mombasa auction and their price due to increased customer confidence with East African tea.

The implementation of both international standards will provide EATTA and the East African tea industry as a whole with a competitive advantage over other competitor teas in the global market by changing perceptions on the quality of East African tea, its identification and harmonization with international standards. Meeting the internationally recognized standards will also provide EATTA and the East African tea trade industry with a number of competitive advantages such as increased efficiency, increased revenue, increased exports, improved employee morale, international recognition, and factual approach to decision-making process, supplier relationships, documentation and consistency to the entire quality management system.

The program was inaugurated in Uganda on 10th August, 2011 with at least 30 participants from the Uganda Tea industries benefiting  from the 3 day training workshop on ISO 22000:2005 Awareness and Internal Auditor. 

 

Recent Updates

Collaborative Endeavor for Tea Advancement: EATTA Board Engages with Tanzanian Tea Leaders

Collaborative Endeavor for Tea Advancement: EATTA Board Engages with Tanzanian Tea Leaders

07 March 2024

In a recent milestone event, the EATTA Board convened with key stakeholders in Tanzania's thriving tea sector. The meeting included...

Tea Veterans Caucus Forum

Tea Veterans Caucus Forum

26 February 2024

Tea Veterans Caucus Forum organized by EATTA at the Marina English Point on Thursday, 22nd February 2024. The forum began...

The East African Tea Trade Association has a new Managing Director

The East African Tea Trade Association has a new Managing Director

02 January 2024

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Mr. George Omuga who brings a wealth of experience and a fresh...

EATTA CSR donation of USD 10,000 to Mombasa county for disaster emergency

EATTA CSR donation of USD 10,000 to Mombasa county for disaster emergency

11 December 2023

In integrating good corporate citizenship into our business strategies, the Board of East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) donated USD...

Visit by Rwanda High Commissioner

Visit by Rwanda High Commissioner

09 November 2023

We hosted the Rwanda High Commissioner at the Secretariat today. Visiting EATTA was his priority. He expressed gratitude to EATTA...

Focus Group Discussion with Uganda Tea Producer members

Focus Group Discussion with Uganda Tea Producer members

14 August 2023

Description: Focus Group Discussion with Uganda Tea Producer members. Description: Focus Group Discussion with Uganda Tea Producer members. Description: Focus...

Meeting with the KRA Regional Coordinator

Meeting with the KRA Regional Coordinator

03 August 2023

EATTA held a meeting with the KRA Regional Coordinator Southern Region Kenya Mombasa (Name) on Wednesday 2nd August 2023. The...

Consultative Forum with the President

Consultative Forum with the President

02 August 2023

The East African Tea Trade Association was invited to a consultative forum with the President, His Excellency Dr. William Samoei...

Press Release

Press Release

24 May 2023

Press Release by East Africa Tea Trade Association (EATTA) on the insecurity and wanton destruction of property in the tea...

Fifth African Tea Convention & Exhibition

17 May 2022

The East African Tea Trade Association in collaboration with the Burundi Tea Authority (OTB) will be conducting the 5th African...

EATTA RESPONSE ON TEA REGULATIONS

11 September 2020

EATTA reponse to Tea Regulations

Tea Farmers urged to focus on improving quality of Tea

Tea Farmers urged to focus on improving quality of Tea

05 August 2019

Tea farmers urged to focus on improving quality of Tea

EATTA calls on farmers not to focus solely on raising tea volumes

EATTA calls on farmers not to focus solely on raising tea volumes

05 August 2019

The East African Tea Trade Association is appealing to tea farmers across the country to focus on producing higher quality...

US Ambassador Kyle McCarter

US Ambassador Kyle McCarter

21 June 2019

EATTA was honored to host the US ambassador to Kenya His excellency Kyle McCarter when he visited Mombasa Tea Auction...

Membership & Affiliation

Kenya Chamber of Commerce
Federation of Kenya Employers
International Tea Committee
 
 
 

EATTA is ISO 9001:2015 Certified.

EATTA is ISO 9001:2015 Certified

CONTACT INFORMATION

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