Uganda's Coffee Exports Surge 82.9% in August

Uganda mainly grows robusta coffee, which accounts for about 80% of its exports, followed by arabica coffee. The main destinations for Uganda’s coffee are the European Union, Sudan, India, Morocco, and the United States.

KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s coffee exports saw an impressive 82.9% increase in value in August compared to the same period last year, driven by higher global prices.

According to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), the country shipped 837,915 60-kilogram bags of coffee worth $221.6 million in August. This surpasses last year’s exports of 743,517 60-kilogram bags valued at $121.64 million.

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The surge is attributed to rising global coffee prices due to dry conditions in major coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam.

Over the past 12 months, Uganda earned $1.4 billion from coffee exports, up from $918.4 million the previous year. As Africa’s largest coffee exporter, Uganda’s coffee industry continues to be a significant contributor to the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

The UCDA reports an upward trend in coffee export earnings in recent years, with Uganda’s coffee sector expected to continue growing.