By Jimmy Muhumuza.
Kampala
In a statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Industry today, the ministry indicates that coffee prices have now increased following a decrease in prices over the past few Months.
The document reads.
Fellow Coffee Farmers, Stakeholders, and Countrymen;
In my earlier brief of June 2025, I highlighted the challenges that had
led to a decline in coffee prices, particularly global demand and
supply imbalances and oversupply from major producers including
Brazil, Vietnam, and India. At that time, I assured you that the
Ministry of Agriculture animal industry and fisheries was working
diligently with all stakeholders to safeguard our coffee sector and
stabilize farm-gate prices.
I also indicated that based on our predictions, by mid-August 2025,
coffee prices would recover. I am pleased to confirm to you today that
this prediction has come true. Coffee prices have indeed rebounded
to the expected levels. As per today’s coffee market report from
our Department of Coffee Development, a Kilogram of coffee is
selling at between Ugx. 13,000-14,000 (FAQ) and Ugx. 13,500-
14,000 (Arabica parchment) per Kilo. This reflects us
commitment, confidence in Uganda’s quality coffee by international
buyers, and farmers’ resilience.
As we embrace this positive development, I call upon all farmers and
actors in the coffee value chain to continue focusing on:
1. Maintaining high quality standards at harvesting, drying and
processing to safeguard Uganda’s reputation as a producer of
premium coffee;
2. Adopting good agricultural practices to increase productivity and
quality;
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3. Strengthening farmer organizations and cooperatives to enhance
bargaining power; and
4. Exploring value addition opportunities to reduce vulnerability to
international price fluctuations.
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture,
Animal Industry and Fisheries remains committed to protecting the
interests of coffee farmers and ensuring that Uganda’s coffee sector
continues to thrive as a cornerstone of our economy and a source of
livelihood for millions of households.
I urge you all therefore, to maintain the momentum and most
importantly to continue adhering to correct practices in production,
harvesting and post-harvest.
I thank you,
Frank K. Tumwebaze, MP
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND
FISHERIES
