SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD

SWBA Tea Industrys Ltd is a tea estate in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh, positioned at approximately 77 metres above sea level. The estate produces black tea, operating in the northern plains of the country at latitude 26.3°N. The identity of the current operating company is not recorded in available trade directories.

Terroir & Climate

At 77 metres elevation, SWBA Tea Industrys Ltd occupies lowland terrain characteristic of the Rangpur plains, where the growing environment differs markedly from the cooler hill estates of Bangladesh's south-eastern Sylhet and Chittagong regions. Estates at this altitude and latitude generally experience warmer daytime temperatures year-round and more pronounced seasonal variation in rainfall, with a monsoon-dominated climate typical of the northern Bengal plains. These conditions tend to support vigorous vegetative growth during the wet months, though the lack of elevation typically means less diurnal temperature variation than is found in higher-altitude gardens.

The lowland position often allows for high-yielding production cycles, as warmth and moisture can drive rapid leaf development. However, estates in this elevation band may face greater challenges in producing the nuanced, slow-grown character prized in some speciality markets, as the hotter microclimate generally accelerates metabolic processes in the leaf. Soil composition and drainage management become particularly significant factors in plains estates, where flat or gently undulating topography can influence water retention and root health.

Tea Produced

SWBA Tea Industrys Ltd produces black tea, the dominant category in Bangladesh's export and domestic trade. Lowland estates in this part of Rangpur typically yield teas with robust body and straightforward character, often suited to blending or value segments of the market. Teas from plains gardens at this latitude and altitude generally offer malty, full-bodied cups with moderate astringency, though character can vary significantly depending on plucking standards, processing technique, and seasonal conditions. Without higher elevation to slow leaf maturation, the cup profile tends toward strength and colour rather than the delicate aromatics or brisk brightness associated with hill-grown production.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD lies at 26.3355, 88.5522 in Rangpur, Bangladesh. Its 77 m elevation is the joint 7th highest of 16 estates we map in Rangpur. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Euro Asia Tea Factory Ltd — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
• Karotowa Tea Factory (M/S) — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
• Mesars Nahid Tea Estate Limited — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
• Moly Tea Factory — under 1 km away · Panchagarh
• Sallylun Tea Estate Ltd (M/S) — under 1 km away · Panchagarh

Estates at a Similar Altitude to SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD (77 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD recorded 2,582 mm in 2025, 15% less than the 3,022 mm average across these estates: at the same height, local weather and exposure matter as much as elevation.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
Sanora	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	77 m	4,458 mm	30.0 °C
Shennong Tea Co., Ltd.	Hunan Province, China	78 m	1,030 mm	24.1 °C
BAGHMARI	Assam, India	78 m	2,876 mm	28.6 °C
DIFFLOO	Assam, India	78 m	2,735 mm	29.2 °C
Palindanuwara	Western Province, Sri Lanka	78 m	4,010 mm	29.1 °C

SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD Compared with Rangpur

In Rangpur, SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD is drier than 87% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 87% of the others by elevation; warmer than 53% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD against the 15 other estates we map in Rangpur, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD	Region median	Region range
Elevation	77 m	77 m	52 to 93 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	2,582 mm	2,582 mm	2,204 to 3,056 mm
Mean daily high	29.2 °C	29.1 °C	28.8 to 29.2 °C
Mean overnight low	19.9 °C	19.9 °C	19.9 to 20.1 °C

Observed Climate at SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD’s coordinates recorded 2,582 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (606 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 29.2 °C and overnight lows 19.9 °C over the year; July was the warmest month and January the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	2,582 mm
Wettest month	August (606 mm)
Driest month	December (0 mm)
Mean daily high	29.2 °C
Mean overnight low	19.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD located?

SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD is in Rangpur, Bangladesh, at coordinates 26.3355, 88.5522, at an elevation of about 77 metres.

What type of tea does SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD produce?

SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,582 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (606 mm).

How does SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD compare with estates at a similar elevation?

SWBA TEA INDUSTRYS LTD recorded 2,582 mm in 2025, 15% less rain than the 3,022 mm average of estates at a similar elevation.

Data sources: public supply-chain disclosures (Ethical Tea Partnership member lists, Rainforest Alliance certificate holders and retailer supplier disclosures); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the estate’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); coordinates and elevations from geocoded records. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].