Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture has projected a steady increase in Robusta coffee prices through September 2025, offering a much-needed boost for thousands of coffee farmers across the country. The rise in prices is largely attributed to global supply shortages coupled with strong international demand.
As coffee continues to be Uganda’s leading export commodity, contributing nearly 20 percent of foreign exchange earnings, the rebound is expected to significantly improve farmers’ incomes and revitalize the coffee sector.
The Ministry noted that the price recovery presents a rare opportunity for growers who have weathered years of fluctuating markets and climate-related challenges.
With Uganda being the largest exporter of Robusta coffee in Africa, stakeholders believe that this global market shift could enhance the country’s competitiveness and attract increased investment in processing and value addition.
As the price rally continues, both government agencies and coffee cooperatives are encouraging farmers to improve quality standards to maximize earnings and meet export demands.
The Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that the positive trend in prices may also incentivize more youth and smallholder farmers to venture into coffee production, which remains a backbone of Uganda’s rural economy.
