Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Sri Lanka's tea production declined in May 2026 as lower output from high- and medium-grown regions offset marginal gains in low-grown teas, according to industry data.

Total production for May stood at 24.91 million kg, down 2.1% from 25.43 million kg in the same month last year, data compiled by Forbes & Walker Research showed.

The decline was mainly driven by high-grown production, which fell 3.9%, and medium-grown output, which dropped 7.6%, reflecting continued production pressure in higher elevation plantations. In contrast, low-grown tea production, which accounts for the largest share of national output, rose slightly by 0.6% to 14.51 million kg, providing a partial offset to the overall decline. Green tea ...