The worldwide sales of tea filter papers in 2024 are estimated to be around US$ 412.7 million, according to FMI’ Analyst view “The Filtered Brew: Redefining Tea Quality”. The global tea filter paper market size is projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 4.2% from 2024 to 2034. The forecast further estimates the global tea beverage filter paper market share to reach up to US$ 622.8 million by 2034.
The convenience of micro-perforated tea filter papers, their ease of use and the quality that they guarantee for the brewing process of premium teas have popularized the product globally. A huge market for mesh tea filter papers has been established with the growth of specialized tea stores, cafés, and restaurants.
North America currently accounts for roughly 21.5% of the global sales of paper tea infusers. The United States dominates the region in the production of tea bag packaging paper and is projected to advance at 3% over the next ten years.
In Europe, Germany, with an established specialty paper manufacturing industry, is expected to follow a 4.8% CAGR in tea filter paper production. The sales of filter bags for tea in all European countries together could contribute to nearly 36.7% of the global market in 2024.
