By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has announced an increase in coffee prices bring smiles to farmers.
Addressing the Media 18th August, 2025, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries revealed that 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,” said Tumwebaze adding that it reflects confidence in Uganda’s quality coffee by international buyers, and farmers’ resilience.
In June, the global prices for coffee had dropped due to particularly global demand and supply imbalances and oversupply from major producers including Brazil, Vietnam, and India.
The Minister has called upon all farmers and actors in the coffee value chain to continue focusing on:
Maintaining high quality standards at harvesting, drying and processing to safeguard Uganda’s reputation as a producer of premium coffee;
Adopting good agricultural practices to increase productivity and quality;
Strengthening farmer organizations and cooperatives to enhance bargaining power; and
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,” he concludes.
