Industry Statistics

Rooibos provides income and employment to more than 5 000 people in South Africa
On average, about 14 000 tons of Rooibos are produced in South Africa per year
The demand for and consumption of Rooibos in South Africa has grown over the past years and in 2015 reached around 8000 tons
The increasing global demand for Rooibos pushed exports up to more than 6 000 tons per annum
If both the export and local volumes are sold and enjoyed as pure Rooibos, this would be equal to 5,6 billion cups of tea
Rooibos is exported to more than 30 countries across the globe. Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America are the biggest importers of Rooibos.