Uganda’s coffee sector uniquely combines large-scale Robusta production with a growing supply of high-quality highland Arabicas, a “dual-crop” profile that makes the country attractive to both commodity buyers and specialty roasters. In 2024/25 Uganda produced roughly 6.7 million 60-kg bags (~400,000 metric tons) of green coffee, about 85% Robusta and 15% Arabica, supporting some 1.7–1.8 million rural households. Robusta from the warmer lowland basins around Lake Victoria and central Uganda supplies consistent, high-yield beans ideal for instant coffee, espresso blends and industrial uses, while Arabicas from cool volcanic highlands (Bugisu, Mt. Elgon, Rwenzori and West Nile) offer bright acidity, complex fruit notes and specialty-cup potential.
Kosona Chriv - 27 October 2025
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