Uganda’s coffee exports rose sharply in April, climbing 77.6% compared to the same month last year, thanks to strong harvests in two key regions, according to the country’s agriculture ministry.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) reported that Uganda exported 694,318 60-kilogram bags of coffee in April. This is a significant increase from 390,977 bags shipped in April 2024.
The rise was fueled by a “good crop” in the central and southwestern parts of the country, the ministry said in its latest report.
Uganda is Africa’s largest coffee exporter, and the crop plays a vital role in generating foreign exchange for the East African nation.
The recent surge in exports is also being driven by farmers and traders releasing more coffee to take advantage of high global prices. Coffee prices worldwide have reached record highs due to ongoing supply issues in top-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam, both of which have faced severe droughts. Last year, global coffee prices jumped by 70%.
With high demand and strong harvests, Uganda’s coffee sector continues to show robust growth.
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