Primary Functions

The primary functions of the association are:

• To facilitate the Mombasa Tea Auction operations Maintain discipline in the trade by ensuring compliance with the constitution.
• To promote the best interests of the Tea Trade in Africa.
• To compile and circulate statistical information to assist members in their operations.
• To help solve trade problems affecting members collectively.
• To organize social and educational programmes for members.

Core Values

In its endeavor to realize its vision and mission, EATTA upholds the following core values:

• • Strong Governance and Professionalism

  EATTA’s Board, Management and Members respect and demonstrate strong governance, professionalism and positive behaviours in all aspects of our operations

  • Transparency & Integrity

  EATTA’s Board, Executive and Members operate at all times in an open, honest and accountable manner

  • Membership driven

  Our members’ interests – individually and through the Sub Associations – are the central priority for EATTA in terms of representation and the development of products and services for members

  • Innovative and value add service delivery

  EATTA seeks to add value and innovate across all of our services to our membership, and to achieve consistently high levels of member satisfaction

  • Committed to a sustainable and successful tea sector   

  EATTA works with our members and stakeholders to achieve a sustainable and growing tea sector value chain in Africa

Core Business

The broad objectives of EATTA are:

• Promotion of orderly sale of tea among members in Africa;
• Lobbying and advocacy; and
• Marketing and membership support.

Specifically, the objectives are as follows:

• To manage tea buying and selling, including the Tea Auction.
• To lobby regulatory and statutory bodies in member countries to create an enabling business environment for our members along the value chain.
• To facilitate interaction between members and stakeholders.
• To facilitate effective access to market and other relevant industry trade information.
• To facilitate linkages of members to international markets.