Africa-Press – Uganda. Uganda’s coffee industry posted robust performance in July 2025, with exports totaling 997,105 bags valued at $250.60 million (Shs898.80 billion), according to the Monthly Coffee Report for July 2025.
This represents a notable increase of 21.38% in quantity and 19.08% in value compared to the same month last year.
The bulk of the exports comprised 914,448 bags of Robusta coffee, valued at $220.54 million (Shs790.98 billion), while Arabica exports amounted to 82,105 bags worth $30.06 million (Shs107.83 billion).
Compared to July 2024, Robusta volumes rose by 18.40% and value by 11.40%, whereas Arabica exports surged dramatically, increasing 68.18% in volume and 140.87% in value, reflecting growing global demand for Uganda’s premium Arabica beans.
The strong performance in July also reflects wider trends observed over the past year. Coffee exports for the twelve months spanning August 2024 to July 2025 reached 7.93 million bags worth $2.25 billion (Shs8.07 trillion), up from 6.88 million bags valued at $1.41 billion (Shs 5.06 trillion) in the previous year.
This represents an increase of 15.29% in export volumes and an impressive 59.42% in export value.
A closer look at the industry reveals that the top ten exporters accounted for 65% of total export volumes, highlighting the continued dominance of leading players in Uganda’s coffee sector.
In July, Wugar Coffee commanded the highest price at $7.20 per kilogram, underscoring the country’s ability to produce premium-grade coffee that attracts strong international prices.
Data from the first ten months of the 2024/25 coffee year (October 2024 – July 2025) indicate that Uganda exported 6.55 million bags worth $1.88 billion, compared to 4.98 million bags valued at $1.03 billion in the same period the previous year.
This growth is attributed to favorable climatic conditions and a bountiful harvest in key coffee-growing regions, particularly Greater Masaka and the South Western regions.
Despite the increase in export volumes and value, the average global price of Uganda’s coffee dipped slightly, influenced by signals of higher supply from major producers such as Vietnam and Brazil’s new harvest.
Nonetheless, the higher volumes offset the lower prices, contributing to a significant increase in overall export earnings.
The strong performance of Uganda’s coffee sector not only boosts foreign exchange earnings but also reinforces the crop’s role as a key driver of the national economy.
With continued investment in quality improvement, market expansion, and sustainable farming practices, Uganda is well-positioned to maintain its competitive edge in the global coffee market while increasing revenue for local farmers and exporters alike.
As the government and industry stakeholders focus on consolidating these gains, the July 2025 figures serve as a testament to Uganda’s enduring status as one of Africa’s leading coffee exporters, delivering both economic benefits and livelihoods across the country.
Source: Nilepost News
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