Tea brokers play a crucial role in Kenya’s tea industry by acting as intermediaries between tea producers and buyers (exporters). These brokers are vital in ensuring that Kenyan tea reaches international markets, particularly through the well-known Mombasa Tea Auctions. The auctions, which are organized by the East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA), occur every week, typically on Mondays and Tuesdays. Main-grade auctions happen on Tuesdays at 8 am, while secondary-grade auctions are held on Mondays at 9 am.
Tea brokers in Kenya are primarily based in Mombasa, the location of the Mombasa Tea Auctions. Tea producers deliver their tea to designated warehouses in Mombasa and notify their brokers about which tea they wish to sell at auction. Brokers then taste the tea, review its quality, and make recommendations on its potential market value. This intermediary role is essential in facilitating the buying and selling process, ultimately contributing to Kenya’s position as one of the world’s leading tea exporters.
The Mombasa Tea Auction is the second largest black tea auction in the world, following the Colombo Tea Auction in Sri Lanka. It attracts buyers from across the globe, underscoring the importance of licensed brokers in the Kenyan tea trade.
Below is a comprehensive list of licensed tea brokers in Kenya, along with their contact information:
- Atlas Tea Brokers Ltd
Email: [email protected] - Africa Tea Brokers Ltd
Email: [email protected], [email protected] - Anjeli Ltd
Email: [email protected] - Besty Tea Brokers Limited
Email: [email protected] - Bicorn Exim Ltd
Email: [email protected] - Centreline Tea Brokers Ltd
Email: [email protected] - Choice Tea Brokers Ltd
Email: [email protected] - Combrok Limited
Email: [email protected], [email protected] - Prime Tea Brokers
Email: [email protected] - Prudential Tea Brokers EA Limited
Email: [email protected] - Tea Brokers East Africa Limited
Email: [email protected] - Union Tea Brokers Ltd
Email: [email protected] - Venus Tea Brokers Limited
Email: [email protected]
Tea Board of Kenya Contacts:
- Phone: 020 2536886, +254 734 600 944, +254 722 200 556
- Email: [email protected]
These licensed tea brokers facilitate a vital aspect of Kenya’s tea industry, ensuring that tea producers have access to global markets. Their expertise in evaluating and valuing tea makes them key players in the success of the Mombasa Tea Auction.
