Uganda Coffee Exports to Italy Top the Market in September
Italy held the largest market share for Uganda’s coffee exports in September at 36.2%, followed by Germany and India. Coffee exports to African countries remained steady at 12%, with Europe accounting for 71% of the total.
Italy maintained the highest market share of Uganda’s coffee exports in September, accounting for 36.2%, up from 35.3% in the previous month, according to a report by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).
Germany followed with 15.36%, down from 20.83% in the previous month, while India held 8.6%, up from 7.08%. Belgium accounted for 6.73%, rising from 4.08%, and Morocco registered 5.11%, an increase from 3.47%.
The top 10 major destinations for Uganda’s coffee represented a combined market share of 88.57%, compared to 89.17% in the previous month.
Coffee exports to African countries totaled 62,837 bags, capturing a 12% market share, similar to the 12% recorded in the previous month with 101,562 bags. The African nations importing Uganda’s coffee included Morocco, Sudan, Algeria, Kenya, Egypt, Tunisia, and South Africa.
Europe remained the primary destination for Uganda’s coffee, accounting for 71% of exports, slightly down from 73% in August.
For the coffee year 2023/2024, Uganda’s coffee exports amounted to 6.35 million bags, valued at $1.4 billion, compared to 6.14 million bags worth $940.1 million in the coffee year 2022/2023.
“This represents an increase of 3.42% in quantity and 48.97% in value. Ten exporters, out of 65 active companies, accounted for 76% of the total volume, up from 75% in August 2024,” the report noted.
According to the UCDA, global coffee production for 2024/25 is projected to increase by 7.1 million bags, reaching 176.2 million, primarily due to continued recovery in Brazil and rising output in Indonesia.
“With the additional supplies, global exports are expected to rise by 3.6 million bags to 123.1 million, driven by strong shipments from Indonesia and Brazil. Consumption is anticipated to grow by 3.1 million bags, reaching 170.6 million,” the report highlighted.
Ending stocks are expected to increase by 1.9 million bags, totaling 25.8 million, following three consecutive years of decline.
During September, farm gate prices for Robusta Kiboko (dry cherries) ranged between UGX 6,500 and UGX 7,000 per kilogram. Fair Average Quality (FAQ) Robusta sold for UGX 12,500 to UGX 13,000, Arabica parchment fetched UGX 12,500 to UGX 13,000, and Drugar (dried Ugandan Arabica) traded at UGX 11,000 to UGX 12,000 per kilogram.
Compared to the previous month, Robusta Kiboko averaged UGX 6,750 per kilogram, up from UGX 6,250, while Robusta FAQ averaged UGX 12,750 per kilogram, up from UGX 12,500. Arabica parchment remained stable at UGX 12,500, and Drugar also remained unchanged at UGX 11,500 per kilogram.
