Modern Social Science Research

This paper examines the current development status of the tea industry in Guizhou and its multidimensional contributions to the regional economy. Employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, the study analyzes the direct contributions of Guizhou’s tea industry to the regional economy, including GDP, tax revenue, and farmers' income, as well as its indirect contributions, such as tourism promotion and the preservation of tea culture. The findings reveal that Guizhou's tea industry has experienced steady growth, with extensive regional distribution, active market transactions, and increasingly diversified consumption patterns. The tea industry not only plays a significant role in driving economic growth, increasing tax revenue, and boosting farmers' income but also demonstrates substantial value in areas such as employment generation, cultural preservation, and environmental protection. In response to challenges such as intensifying market competition and brand homogenization, the paper proposes targeted countermeasures and recommendations, including strengthening technological innovation and brand development, as well as improving the industrial chain.

Guizhou’s tea industry; Regional economy; Tea trade; Tea tourism integration