DR Congo produced 2 thousand tonnes of Tea in 2024, a -20.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 607 hg/ha, 99% below the Africa average of 63,255 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.5 | 3,284 | 7.5 |
| 2011 | 3.1 | 2,867 | 10.9 |
| 2012 | 2.9 | 2,408 | 12 |
| 2013 | 1.9 | 1,911 | 10 |
| 2014 | 1.7 | 1,577 | 10.5 |
| 2015 | 1.4 | 1,315 | 11 |
| 2016 | 1.3 | 1,106 | 11.5 |
| 2017 | 1.2 | 960 | 12 |
| 2018 | 4.4 | 1,127 | 39.1 |
| 2019 | 4.4 | 1,167 | 37.9 |
| 2020 | 4.4 | 1,119 | 39.7 |
| 2021 | 3.9 | 1,135 | 34.3 |
| 2022 | 2.8 | 1,135 | 24.6 |
| 2023 | 2.4 | 1,135 | 20.8 |
| 2024 | 2 | 607 | 33.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.