Uganda’s coffee sector has reached a significant milestone, recording its highest earnings in over 30 years. The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) reports that in the financial year 2023/2024, the country exported 6.13 million bags of coffee, generating $1.144 billion in revenue. This marks a 6.33% increase in volume and a substantial 35.29% rise in value compared to the previous year.Food Business Africa
The UCDA attributes this growth to stringent regulatory measures and enhanced coffee quality. The agency has implemented robust quality controls and provided extensive support to farmers, aiming to boost production and meet international standards.atai-research.org+2Food Business Africa+2bagritech.com+2
Established in 1991, the UCDA oversees the regulation, development, and promotion of Uganda’s coffee industry across the entire value chain. The authority also emphasizes research and development, supporting marketing initiatives to optimize foreign exchange earnings and improve farmer livelihoods.Food Business Africa
In 2017, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launched the Coffee Roadmap, targeting the production of 20 million 60-kg bags by 2030, with an anticipated annual foreign exchange earning of $1.5 billion. The recent surge in earnings indicates that Uganda is on a promising path toward achieving this ambitious goal.Food Business Africa+1bagritech.com+1
As the European Union prepares to enforce regulations banning the import of deforestation-related products, Uganda’s coffee industry is proactively adapting to meet these new standards, ensuring continued access to key international markets.Food Business Africa