Uganda’s coffee industry has recorded a strong rebound, with production up by an estimated 15% in the current crop year, supported by favourable weather conditions, the maturing of recently planted trees, and improved global coffee prices. The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) reported that the country exported 7.17 million 60-kg bags between May 2024 and April 2025, representing a 21.7% increase compared to the previous year, as highlighted by The Cooperator News.
The surge in output has translated into a sharp rise in earnings, with Uganda generating nearly $2 billion in coffee export revenue during the same period, an increase of 93.6% year on year, Business Africa reported. This performance reinforces Uganda’s position as Africa’s largest coffee exporter and the world’s eighth-largest producer, benefiting from consistent government support programs aimed at scaling production and improving quality.
UCDA officials noted that the growth momentum is expected to continue, with favourable international prices and expanded acreage boosting optimism among farmers. “The results show that Uganda’s coffee reforms are yielding sustainable results, with improved yields and better returns for farmers,” a UCDA spokesperson said in a statement reported by Daily Coffee News.
Analysts say that while Uganda’s coffee boom presents opportunities in processing and value addition, long-term sustainability will depend on continued investment in post-harvest handling, climate resilience, and market diversification. The strong export performance, however, underscores Uganda’s growing influence in the global coffee trade and its potential to rival leading producers in Africa and beyond.
