Commodities
Robusta shortfall drags down Uganda’s July coffee exports
Uganda's coffee exports declined in July as global prices rose, though annual shipment volumes reached a new high
Softer global prices weigh on March coffee export revenues
Uganda posted higher coffee export volumes in March, but revenues declined as global prices eased on improved supply expectations
February coffee exports rise sharply as volumes climb despite softer prices
February coffee shipments increased significantly, with arabica gains offsetting softer prices amid a more favourable global supply outlook
Uganda shilling weakens sharply as oil prices and global risk sentiment shift
Rising oil prices and shifting investor sentiment drive Uganda shilling to weakest level since mid-2024
UN-backed Shs3.7bn initiative targets Uganda’s coffee seed system overhaul
A €850,000 UNIDO-led initiative targets Uganda’s coffee seed systems to boost yields, farmer incomes and export stability
Arabica surge cushions fall in robusta coffee exports in January
Uganda’s January coffee exports rose slightly as arabica gains offset a decline in robusta, while global prices eased on improved supply outlook
Uganda’s oil moment approaches — but the risks are multiplying
Uganda's first oil is due in H2 2026, but timing risks, fiscal pressures, and a Middle East conflict cloud the outlook
Stanbic analysts see opportunity for disciplined investors amid global unrest
Stanbic analysts say Middle East war poses real risks for Uganda's exports, currency, and inflation — but also creates openings for long-term investors
Uganda faces higher fuel costs as US-Iran war roils oil markets
Uganda faces dearer fuel imports and currency pressure as the US-Iran war pushes oil prices higher, but first oil in H2 2026 offers a longer-term upsideMore Commodities
Parliament passes law giving government exclusive right to import fuel
MPs said the law will break Uganda's dependence on Kenyan dealers who charge extra fees, leading to higher fuel prices
Uganda refused use of Kenya’s pipeline in Vitol deal
Unoc failed to meet licensing requirements for certain annual petroleum sales in Kenya, operation of five service stations and a depot in Kenya
Merchandise exports surge in September as gold shipments rise
Trade deficit narrows to $296.4bn from $349.7bn the previous month
Vitol deal long overdue response to high Kenyan fuel prices – Museveni
President says Uganda's decision to give Vitol exclusive rights to supply fuel was to eliminate exorbitant fees charged by Kenyan middlemen
Why Uganda is entering exclusive fuel supply deal with Vitol
Uganda's decision to give the Dutch Vitol Group exclusive rights to supply its fuel was prompted by frustration at being kept in the dark about a similar deal between Kenya and two Gulf states
Coffee exports climb 15% in September
A strong robusta crop harvest in the south western-region boosted Uganda's coffee exports by 15% in September
How we can make the most of Africa’s strategic green minerals
How can Africa make sustainable and strategic use of its green mineral reserves while increasing its economic autonomy?
Coffee exports hit record high in August
Coffee exports surged to a record high as exporters unloaded stockpiles to take advantage of high global prices, boosted by a bountiful harvest in the south-western region
Trade deficit narrows on higher gold exports
Increase in gold exports in July allowed outbound merchandise to outpace a gain in goods imports
Coffee exports rise, spurred by higher robusta prices
Strong Robusta prices drive Uganda's July coffee exports to their highest levels since August 2021
