Fujian ships two thirds of China's oolong exports; the cultivar, origin county and roast level are named on the contract.
Oolong Tea — origin and process footage Editorial tea-country and processing footage from Fujian. Asset provenance is recorded in the asset log; no ownership of a garden or plant is claimed.
- OriginPinghe (Zhangzhou), Anxi (Quanzhou) and Wuyishan (Nanping), Fujian
- RelationshipFujian-origin line — producer and relationship confirmed per quotation
- GradesBai Ya Qi Lan, Tie Guan Yin, Da Hong Pao, Rou Gui, Shui Xian
- Moisture≤ 7.0%
- HS heading0902.40
- Principal marketsRussia, Japan, United States
- Specification sheetPDF · Printable page
Tea knowledge
How does it taste, and what can it realistically do?
Oolong is a process spectrum, not one taste. Floral, creamy, fruity, mineral and roasted cups all fit inside the category.
Liquor
Amber#C98A34
HS 0902.40
Fujian-origin line
Why buy oolong from Fujian rather than elsewhere in China?
Fujian ships two thirds of China's oolong tea exports. In 2023 oolong was Fujian's largest export category by both volume and value — 13,500 tonnes and USD 143 million, 46.6% of provincial export volume and 46.76% of provincial export value. Pinghe in Zhangzhou supplies Bai Ya Qi Lan, the orchid-scented cultivar with a protected geographical indication; Anxi supplies Tie Guan Yin; Wuyishan supplies rock oolongs including Da Hong Pao, Rou Gui and Shui Xian.
Origin: Pinghe (Zhangzhou), Anxi (Quanzhou) and Wuyishan (Nanping), Fujian. The producing party is named in the quotation.
What are the grades?
Oolong Tea is offered in 5 grades. The grade fixes the make; the contract fixes moisture, residue standard, screen and packing. Quoting a grade code without those four clauses leaves the price-relevant variables undefined.
| Grade | English trade name | Pluck / origin | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bai Ya Qi Lan | — | Pinghe, Zhangzhou | Orchid-scented cultivar of Pinghe County, a protected geographical indication. Rolled semi-ball; light to medium roast. Lead grade. |
| Tie Guan Yin | Iron Goddess | Anxi, Quanzhou | Rolled ball shape; jade to medium roast. |
| Da Hong Pao | Big Red Robe | Wuyishan rock | Charcoal-roasted strip leaf; mineral character. |
| Rou Gui | Cinnamon | Wuyishan rock | Cassia-note cultivar. |
| Shui Xian | Water Sprite | Wuyishan rock | Older bush; broad leaf, deep roast tolerance. |
What does the specification cover?
The figures below are the trade specification ranges ODM Tea quotes against for oolong tea under HS 0902.40, not a per-lot guarantee. Where a certificate of analysis is part of the contract, the specification for a shipment is issued with it; where testing is included in the quotation, the residue report is tested against the destination standard rather than the origin standard.
- Moisture
- ≤ 7.0%
- Oxidation
- Partial — cultivar and style dependent
- Roast
- Unroasted, light, medium or charcoal — specified per contract
- Formats
- Loose leaf, vacuum 7 g / 8 g sachets, bulk cartons
- HS heading
- 0902.40 in bulk; 0902.30 in packings of 3 kg or less
Which markets buy this?
Oolong Tea ships principally to Russia, Japan, United States. Chinese tea volume into Russia fell 19.2% to 15.9 million kg year-to-date, with the mix at 68% green and 14% specialty.
Russia
Chinese tea volume into Russia fell 19.2% year-to-date in 2025, by an industry count, with green tea at 68% of the mix.
Japan
Among the strictest residue regimes of any major buyer, and with ASEAN a main destination for Fujian's tea exports.
United States
Seventh by value on about a ninth of Morocco's volume — grade, not tonnage, sets the price.
Frequently asked
Why buy oolong from Fujian rather than elsewhere in China?
Fujian ships two thirds of China's oolong tea exports. In 2023 oolong was Fujian's largest export category by both volume and value — 13,500 tonnes and USD 143 million, 46.6% of provincial export volume and 46.76% of provincial export value. Pinghe in Zhangzhou supplies Bai Ya Qi Lan, the orchid-scented cultivar with a protected geographical indication; Anxi supplies Tie Guan Yin; Wuyishan supplies rock oolongs including Da Hong Pao, Rou Gui and Shui Xian.
What moisture specification applies to oolong tea?
≤ 7.0%. Moisture is one of the main factors in how long tea keeps, alongside the pack and storage, and it is the first line on a certificate of analysis.
Which HS heading does oolong tea ship under?
0902.40. Heading 0902 splits tea by fermentation and by packing size: immediate packings of 3 kg or less move green and white tea to 0902.10, and oolong and black tea to 0902.30.
Which markets buy oolong tea?
Russia, Japan, United States. Chinese tea volume into Russia fell 19.2% to 15.9 million kg year-to-date, with the mix at 68% green and 14% specialty.
Why is oolong tea expensive?
Oolong takes more work than most teas: repeated tossing to bruise the leaf edges, partial oxidation, fixing, many rounds of rolling for ball-rolled styles and, for roasted styles, hours of roasting. Named cultivars and origins such as Wuyishan rock oolong or Anxi Tie Guan Yin carry further premiums, and top spring and autumn pickings are priced above the rest.
What sets the price of oolong in a bulk quotation?
Cultivar and origin, season, oxidation and roast level, leaf grade and uniformity, packing format — vacuum sachets cost more to pack than bulk cartons — and the residue standard the lot must meet. Quotations are comparable only when these are written into the specification; this site does not publish a per-kilogram price.
How should oolong tea be stored?
Sealed, dry, cool and away from light and strong odours. Lightly oxidised, floral oolongs lose their fresh aroma fastest, so keep them airtight and use an opened pack soon; darker, roasted oolongs are more stable. Brewed leaves are meant for re-steeping in the same session, not for storing.
Last updated:
Next step
Quote oolong tea to a destination.
Give us the destination, the grade or the cup you are matching, and the quantity. We answer with a specification and a lead time.