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Documentary world map of global matcha production with matcha-green markers sized by share β€” largest over Japan, then eastern China, with smaller dots across South Korea, Taiwan, India, Hawaii, US southeast, Australia, and New Zealand

Where Is Matcha Grown? A 2026 Global Production Map

Japan exported 13,125 tonnes of green tea in FY2025, +42% YoY. The global matcha production map: who grows what tier across Japan, China, Korea, and beyond.

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Aerial split-frame comparison: traditional Japanese tencha field under honzu reed shading in Uji versus an open Chinese green tea field in Anhui β€” Japan vs China matcha production

Japan vs China Matcha: Why Japan Defines Ceremonial 2026

Japan's green tea exports jumped 42% to 13,125 tonnes in FY2025 (~70% matcha). A founder's guide to Japan vs China matcha, cultivars, and grading.

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