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Agriculture Ministry Moves to Safeguard Coffee Exports with Nationwide Farmer Registration

Minister of Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, launched the registration of coffee farmers to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation. The regulation requires traceability to ensure that coffee exported to the EU is not linked to deforestation, with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority overseeing the process. Italy, Germany, and Spain remain Uganda’s top coffee export destinations.

Uganda’s Coffee Industry Nears $1B Milestone

In a noteworthy development, Uganda’s coffee export earnings have edged closer to the $1 billion mark in 2023, driven by increased production volumes, improved coffee prices, and heightened competition among foreign buyers According to the latest data from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Uganda’s Coffee Exports Rise by 3.4% in October 2023, Fueled by Global Demand and Favorable Harvest

The Uganda Coffee Development Authority’s report reveals a 3.4% increase in exported quantity and an 18.3% rise in value compared to the same period last year. Favorable global prices and a robust harvest in the southwestern region contributed to the export performance. Italy, Germany, and Spain were among the top buyers, with Europe accounting for over 68% of total exports.