Coffee prices have rebounded after months of decline, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has announced.
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze confirmed that farm-gate prices for coffee have stabilised, with a kilogram of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) beans now selling between Shs13,000 and Shs14,000, while Arabica parchment fetches between Shs13,500 and Shs14,000.
The recovery follows a slump earlier this year caused by global oversupply from major producers such as Brazil, Vietnam, and India, which depressed international prices.
“This rebound reflects Uganda’s resilience, the quality of our coffee, and renewed confidence from international buyers,” Tumwebaze said.
He urged farmers to maintain high standards during harvesting, drying, and processing to protect Uganda’s reputation as a producer of premium coffee.
He also called for adopting good agricultural practices to boost productivity, strengthening cooperatives to improve bargaining power, and investing in value addition to shield the sector from global price shocks.
Coffee remains Uganda’s leading agricultural export and a major source of livelihood for millions of households.
The government says it will continue working with farmers and stakeholders to ensure the sector remains a cornerstone of the economy.
According to Ministry spokesperson Charlotte Kemigyisha, the Coffee Development Department has reinforced quality assurance mechanisms, including increased surveillance and enforcement activities nationwide to ensure Ugandan coffee meets both local and international standards.
“These measures mean increased monitoring to guarantee quality assurance,” she said.
Officials emphasize that maintaining strict quality standards is essential for safeguarding Uganda’s reputation in the global coffee market, where demand for premium beans is rising amid stiff competition.