Coffee
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
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
October coffee exports surge 38% as arabica earnings double
Uganda's coffee exports jumped 38 per cent in October, driven by an abundant harvest and surging arabica prices that more than doubled earnings from the premium bean
Ugandan agriculture exports face €2.75bn threat as EU tightens traceability rules
Shared-cost models between buyers and suppliers emerge as Uganda's best hope for meeting EU traceability standards that threaten access to lucrative coffee markets
Uganda wins three-year seat on UN industrial development board
The board oversees implementation of the organisation's work programme and budgets, and makes recommendations on policy matters, including the appointment of the director-general
Coffee prices drag down earnings despite export uptick
Uganda’s coffee exports rose at the slowest pace in nine months in August, while falling global prices—especially for robusta beans—led to the first drop in earnings since March 2024More Coffee
Coffee exports rebound in February
Africa's top coffee exporter registered the highest monthly shipments this year in February following the fruition of newly planted coffee and favourable weather
Little coronavirus effect on demand for Uganda’s coffee
Exports of coffee, Uganda's most valuable locally produced export commodity, increased in April compared to the same month last year but declined from March due to logistical issues caused by the lockdown
Coffee export growth continues apace
Uganda's coffee exports grew strongly in March compared to a year earlier, figures from the regulator showed, but declined from the previous month due to a fall in prices
Coffee exports surge in 2017
Uganda's coffee exports increased by 33.9% in 2017, while earnings rose 49.3%
Coffee exports rise in July
Uganda earned $49.51 million in July from exports of coffee, its most valuable export commodity
Coffee receipts up 43% year on year in May
The May figures represent a 72.24% increase in value compared to the same period last year
What Uganda needs to do to manufacture more and crack export markets
Uganda needs to boost manufacturing and exports to realise the ambitions listed in its social and economic development plan.
Coffee exports up 26.5% year-on-year in April
Uganda exported 326, 232 60-kilo bags of coffee worth $39.36 million in April, figures from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority show.
Star Café revitalises brand for more sales
To actualise the survey, Star Café again sought out PSFU. This time, the funding came from the Matching Grant Facility – financed by the International Development Association of the World Bank Group – which the company applied for at the beginning of 2016. The coffee company was awarded a $35, 250 grant in April 2016.
Coffee exports up 46% year-on-year in February
Uganda exported 397,883 60-kilo bags of coffee worth $48.50 million in February 2017, a 46.31% increase in volume and 93.57% rise in value compared to the same period in 2016.
