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Single-Origin Thai Tea Export ASP (2027E)

USD 35-95/kg (vs USD 8-22/kg commodity)

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Single-origin Thai tea producers from Doi Tung, Chiang Rai, and Mae Salong are positioning premium leaf for Korean, Japanese, and Western specialty channels at USD 35-95/kg export ASP, versus USD 8-22/kg for commodity Thai tea. The 4-7x ASP premium reflects high-elevation 800-1,400m terroir, Yunnan-tradition processing, and single-cultivar identity preservation.

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Single-origin Thai tea producers from Doi Tung, Chiang Rai, and Mae Salong are positioning premium leaf for Korean, Japanese, and Western specialty channels at USD 35-95/kg export ASP, versus USD 8-22/kg for commodity Thai tea. The 4-7x ASP premium reflects high-elevation 800-1,400m terroir, Yunnan-tradition processing, and single-cultivar identity preservation.

Single-origin Thai tea producers from Doi Tung, Chiang Rai, and Mae Salong are positioning premium leaf for Korean, Japanese, and Western specialty channels at USD 35-95/kg export ASP, versus USD 8-22/kg for commodity Thai tea. The 4-7x ASP premium reflects high-elevation 800-1,400m terroir, Yunnan-tradition processing, and single-cultivar identity preservation.

Time scope

2027E

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What this tells you

Single-origin Thai tea producers from Doi Tung, Chiang Rai, and Mae Salong are positioning premium leaf for Korean, Japanese, and Western specialty channels at USD 35-95/kg export ASP, versus USD 8-22/kg for commodity Thai tea. The 4-7x ASP premium reflects high-elevation 800-1,400m terroir, Yunnan-tradition processing, and single-cultivar identity preservation.

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