Shaoguan Tea Industry — Quality, Scale & Sustainability

Shaoguan is one of Guangdong’s premier tea-producing regions, with over 94,000 mu (6,267 hectares) of tea gardens and an annual output value exceeding RMB 1 billion. The industry is driven by 200+ tea enterprises, including 8 provincial-level leading companies, committed to sustainable farming and premium quality. Shaoguan’s teas are sold across China and are gaining international recognition for their unique terroir and traceability.

Indicator	Data	Source
Total tea garden area	94,000–98,000 mu	Shaoguan Agriculture Bureau, 2024
Annual tea output	5,800–6,300 tons	Shaoguan Agriculture Bureau, 2023
Annual output value	RMB 1.0–1.065 billion	Shaoguan Agriculture Bureau, 2023
Provincial leading enterprises	8	Shaoguan Agriculture Bureau, 2024
Ancient tea trees (>100 years)	65,000 (highest in Guangdong)	2023 statistical report

• 🌱 Eco-certified gardens: 17 four-star eco-certified tea gardens (2025)
• 🏆 Organic certified enterprises: 14 companies
• 📜 Geographical Indication products: Renhua Baimao Tea, Yanxishan Baimaojian
• 🚀 Development plan: Targeting 1 million mu by 2033, with total industry value RMB 20 billion

Below you will find the latest market updates, trade policies, and industry events from Shaoguan’s tea sector.