Uganda’s coffee exports for the last twelve months (November 2024-October 2025) have totaled 8.4 million bags worth US$ 2.4 billion (UGX 8.2 Trillion) compared to 5.8 million bags worth US$ 1.3 billion (UGX 4.88 trillion) in the previous year (November 2023-October 2024). This represents an increase of 46.96% and 77.33% in quantity and value respectively.

This revelation is contained in the just-released Ministry of Agriculture’s Monthly Coffee Report for October 2025.

According to the report, Uganda’s coffee exports in October 2025, totaled to 685,720 bags worth US$ 185.56 million (UGX 642.7 billion). This comprised of 597,925, bags of Robusta valued at US$ 151.51 million (UGX 524.8 billion) and 87,795 bags of Arabica valued at US$ 34.04 million (UGX 117.93 billion).

This was an increase of 38% and 33% in quantity and value respectively compared to the same month last year. Compared to the same month of last year (October 2024), Robusta increased by 31% and 19% in quantity and value respectively, and Arabica exports increased by 117% and 182% in quantity and value respectively.

For more, visit: https://businessfocus.co.ug/uganda-earns-ugx-8-2-trillion-from-coffee-exports-in-12-months-on-increased-production-improved-prices/

Building Coffee Value Chain Links in the People's Republic of China: The Ugandan delegation in China is visiting the Yunnan Agricultural Reclamation Coffee Company and Sarde Technology in Pu're, a city in the Southern Yunnan Province.
For more, visit:https://x.com/MAAIF_Uganda/status/1999085677171073104

Coffee promotion and marketing: 
Uganda's excellence in both Coffee value chain development and tourism earned the country a pavilion at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai under the theme “Nurturing Agriculture, Enriching Tourism, Sharing Prosperity.”

Participation in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) presents a major opportunity for Uganda to pitch her highly competitive Coffee brands and tourism potential to participants from 155 countries, gathered in Shanghai for the expo.

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Building new market linkages for Ugandan Coffee: Canada welcomes the unique aroma of Coffee from the Pearl of Africa at the 2025 Coffee Association of Canada Conference.

https://x.com/MAAIF_Uganda/status/1986137812299608505?t=OZFQrf1oZKbiSMcOwvmVyw&s=19

Uganda has achieved the highest coffee export levels in its history, marking a new milestone in the nation’s agricultural and economic growth.

According to new figures from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the country exported a record 8.2 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee in the past year, earning US$ 2.3 billion (UGX 8.1 trillion) a 64% increase in value and 30% rise in volume compared to the previous year.

The record performance firmly establishes Uganda as Africa’s number one coffee exporter, with 844,949 bags worth US$ 218.6 million shipped in September alone a 56% increase in quantity and 48% rise in value year-on-year.

Building on this global success, Uganda is now taking its story of growth, sustainability, and adventure to the Swiss International Holiday Expo (SIHE) 2025 in Lugano, Switzerland, running from October 31 to November 2, 2025.

Uganda’s participation its first at Switzerland’s premier tourism and lifestyle exhibition is being coordinated by the Permanent Mission of Uganda to the United Nations in Geneva, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), and the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA).

The country’s showcase, themed “From Bean to Beauty: Experience Uganda,” celebrates the harmony between Uganda’s coffee heritage, cultural richness, and adventure tourism.

“Switzerland is one of the world’s leading coffee trading and consumption markets,” said Ambassador Marcel Tibaleka, Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva.

You can read more......https://ecomediaug.com/uganda-sets-historic-coffee-export-record-showcases-bean-to-beauty-experience-at-swiss-international-holiday-expo/

Top-quality chocolate from Uganda is a hit in Paris!
Five Ugandan brands — Equator Chocolate, Nile Chocolate, Artisans Farm Africa, CocoMata and HAST Manufacturers are showcasing their creations Oct 29 – Nov 2 at Salon du Chocolat 2025, attracting strong interest from buyers.

Coffee excellence: Uganda makes historical leap at 2025 World Barista Championship. 
The Pearl of Africa has climbed to 4th position at the World Barista Championship courtesy of outstanding performance by our very own Ibrahim Kiganda in Milan, Italy.

Ibrahim is representing Uganda, having won the national championship with his team from Mountain Harvest.

The World Barista Championship (WBC) is a flagship competition that celebrates the artistry of coffee excellence and significantly elevates the barista profession on a global scale. Each year, more than 50 talented champions from around the globe engage in this prestigious competition, where they meticulously craft four espressos, four milk-based drinks, and four unique signature beverages during highly time-sensitive 15-minute performances.

Uganda's participation in the competition was facilitated by Government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.

Rankings by category and round for the 2025 World Barista Championship are available in real-time via the link below:
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A boost for agricultural productivity in Uganda: Early last Month, MAAIF Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama represented sector leadership in signing a landmark agreement with Itracom Fertilizers, for the establishment of an organic fertilizer factory in Kampiringisa with production capacity of 250,000 metric tons per year.

The signing ceremony was hosted by the Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja in Kampala.

Itracom Fertilizers Limited was represented by Mr. Adrian Ntigacika who applauded Government under the leadership of H.E President Yoweri Museveni for the collaboration.

The ceremony was also attended by representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MOFPED), Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), and Ministry of Water and Environment (MOWE).

The new factory, to be constructed on 133 acres of land provided by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MOGLSD) in Kampiringisa, will produce organic fertilizer using cow dung and additional minerals. With an investment of US$180 million, Intracom Fertilizer Uganda aims to complete the project within 18 months. The facility will have a production capacity of 250,000 metric tons annually, with an offtake agreement guaranteeing purchase, provided the fertilizer is manufactured in Uganda.

The Permanent Secretary of MAAIF Maj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama emphasized the critical needs of Uganda’s agricultural sector, including improved soil fertility, irrigation for de-risking agriculture, mechanization, appropriate genetics for seeds and livestock, and mindset shift through awareness creation. The establishment of this factory directly addresses the non-negotiable need for quality fertilizer inputs to boost agricultural productivity.

International Coffee Day: Busoga successfully hosted 2025 edition as the EUDR farmer registration reaches 1.6 million, Partners join hands to mobilize US$ 15 million for Coffee value chain development in the sub-region by 2027.

In Uganda, International Coffee Day activities are hosted by regions on a rotational basis to address local issues, celebrate progress, and highlight best practices. Events for 2025 were hosted at the Jinja Agricultural Show Grounds and presided over by Hon. Fred Bwino Kyakulaga the Minister of State for Agriculture.

In his remarks, Hon. Bwino reiterated the value of Coffee as a priority crop.

"Coffee is a cherished beverage both locally and globally. The global coffee market is valued at about US $465 billion, making it the second largest revenue earner worldwide after oil," he noted.

As highlighted by Hon. Bwino, Ugandan Coffee generated US $2 billion (UGX 8 trillion) from the export of 7.8 million 60kg bags in financial year 2024/25, an increase from 6.1 million bags valued at US $1.1 billion (UGX 4 trillion) in 2023/24.

Hon. Bwino also joined Coffee farmer group representatives in a session that featured songs that mobilize masses to grow Coffee, a crop that accounts for 20.8% of Uganda's exports (by FY 2024/25 records) and 15% of total exports in the last 10 years.

Developing the sector, together:

During the climax event, partner institutions and organizations were submitted commitment to further the progress achieved by Uganda.

1."Coffee export earnings have soared to an unprecedented high of US$ 2.2 billion in the last financial year," - Dr. Gerald Kyaalo, the MAAIF Commissioner for Coffee Development who represented MAAIF Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama.

2."We are proud to be a part of Uganda’s Coffee sub-sector journey where we found ready partners in Government and the private sector to drive a number of interventions, including EUDR compliance. So far Uganda has registered 1.6 million farmers," Moses Nyabila, aBi.

3."We commend Government for the prioritization of Coffee sub-sector financing, promotion of Coffee research, the smooth transition of UCDA into the Department of Coffee Development under MAAIF, and the sustained support towards Coffee value addition," Mr. Robert Byaruhanga, the UCFA President.

As highlighted by Bwino, strategic investment in the Coffee sub-sector has seen Uganda move to 6th position among Coffee-producing countries globally and the second in Africa. Currently, the coffee industry supports over 12.5 million people across the value chain.

The 2025 International Coffee Day events for Uganda were guided by the theme, "Exploring Coffee Value Chain Opportunities in Busoga Sub-region" and put together partners led by MAAIF, aBi Development, the Uganda Coffee Farmers Alliance, ETG, MJ Nutrition, Olam Food Ingredients and Rainforest Alliance.

Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) in partnership with aBi, met and updated coffee value chain actors on Wednesday 21st August 2024 on ongoing efforts to comply with the European Union Regulation for Deforestation-free Products (EUDR).

The EUDR aims to ensure supply chains remain free from products that cause deforestation or forest degradation. The regulation will be implemented retrospectively and commodities like coffee, cocoa, cattle, palm oil, soy, timber and rubber as well as derived products (such as beef, furniture, or chocolate) that were planted on deforested land from 2021 will not have access to the EU market.

“The regulation requires that exporters of commodities such as coffee, cocoa, and their derivatives submit specific documents to export to the EU market. Coffee planted on deforested land after December 2020 will not access the EU market,” Dr. Gerald Kyalo, Director Development Services, UCDA, noted.
To beat the December 2024 deadline, UCDA is working with various partners and stakeholders including International Trade Centre (ITC), aBi Development, Uganda Coffee Federation, Café Africa, and UNDP, as well as exporters, traders, farmers, and Government ministries and agencies to ensure industrywide EUDR compliance.

“We commend the partners who have committed time and funds towards the design and implementation of the National Action Plan for compliance with the EUDR and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). This plan was developed through a collaborative effort that involved the private sector, public institutions, and civil society organisations. We appreciate the members of the task force co-chaired by UCDA which has spearheaded this initiative,” Dr. Kyalo added.

Since the plan was validated in March this year, several other meetings have been held, including a stakeholder meeting to mobilise funding to implement it. The first support came from the Government of Uganda allocation of UGX 13.9 billion, in the 2024/25 budget, to establish the National Traceability System.

Additional funding from aBi and the UNDP will focus on setting up a coordination unit to manage the EUDR compliance process, implementation of a stakeholders’ awareness campaign, and farmer registration.

According to Moses Nyabila, CEO of aBi Development Ltd, the organisation has allocated UGX 16 billion to the coffee sub-sector for EUDR compliance activities.

“Our target is to have 1 million farmers registered and geo-located by the end of the year. We want to ensure that farmers continue to trade and the quality of the coffee reflects in the price they get from buyers,” Nyabila said.

During the meeting, UCDA congratulated all the stakeholders on the excellent export performance in July 2024. Coffee exports in July 2024 amounted to 821,593 60kg bags worth US$ 210.48 million. This is the highest export figure in Uganda’s history.

Coffee remains one of the leading foreign exchange earners, and exports for the last twelve months (August 2023-July 2024) totaled 6.3 million 60kg bags worth US$ 1.25 billion.