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The value of Uganda’s coffee exports surged 83.4% in January, compared to the same month a year ago, boosted by high global prices of the commodity, the agriculture ministry said.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) said that the East African country shipped 550,341 60-kilogram bags of coffee worth USD 156.5 million, 83.4% higher than the value of volumes shipped in the same month last year.
Uganda is a key player in the global coffee trade, known for its high-quality Arabica and Robusta beans. The coffee sector is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, providing employment for over 1.7 million households and contributing over 20% of the country’s total export earnings.
In terms of quantity, January’s shipments were 14.4% higher than the volumes exported a year ago.MAAIF said that global coffee prices have been driven higher by dry weather conditions in Brazil and Vietnam.
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Uganda is one of the largest coffee producers in Africa, supplying high-quality beans to global markets. But while demand for Uganda coffee exports is growing, exporters face a serious challenge—proving that their coffee is ethically and sustainably sourced. With the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and increasing global demand for transparency, buyers now require verifiable proof that coffee comes from deforestation-free farms.
