KAMPALA/AMSTERDAM – Ugandan coffee has recorded sustained strength in global markets even as the country intensifies international promotion efforts, including a high-profile showcase at the 2026 Amsterdam Coffee Festival.
According to the latest market update from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), both Robusta and Arabica coffee prices closed higher on international markets, while domestic farm gate prices remained stable.
Indicative local prices show Fair Average Quality (FAQ) coffee trading between UGX 12,000–12,500 per kilogram, Kiboko at UGX 6,000–6,500, Arabica parchment between UGX 14,500–15,500, and Drugar fetching UGX 15,000–16,000 per kilogram.
MAAIF attributed the strong global performance to tight international supply conditions and reduced exports from major producers, particularly Brazil. The developments have supported higher prices on both the London Robusta and New York Arabica markets.
The positive market outlook comes as Uganda steps up efforts to expand its coffee footprint abroad through targeted branding and trade promotion campaigns.
At the centre of these efforts is Uganda’s participation in the Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2026, where government officials and private sector players are showcasing Ugandan coffee profiles to global buyers.
Leading the delegation, Permanent Secretary at MAAIF, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama joined coffee value chain actors and representatives from the Embassy of Uganda in the Netherlands in promoting Uganda’s coffee brand in Europe.
Uganda’s ambassador to Belgium, Mirjam Blaak Sow, also participated in engagements with potential buyers and investors, alongside coffee exporters and entrepreneurs involved in roasting, brewing, and speciality coffee processing.
According to official data, Uganda exported 8.8 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee between March 2025 and February 2026, earning approximately USD 2.5 billion (about UGX 9 trillion), underscoring coffee’s position as the country’s leading export commodity.
At the Amsterdam festival, Uganda’s exhibition stand has drawn strong attention from international buyers, with officials describing it as a “hive of activity” showcasing the country’s identity as the “Home of Robusta Coffee.”
The festival, running from April 16 to 18, features key industry attractions including the Roasters Village, Latte Art Live, the Cupping Exchange, and “Become a Roaster” experiences, providing Uganda with a platform to deepen market penetration in Europe and beyond.
Officials say the combination of strong global prices and aggressive market promotion is expected to boost farmer incomes while strengthening Uganda’s position in the international coffee trade.
MAAIF added that sustained branding efforts are aimed at attracting new buyers and investors, positioning Ugandan coffee as a premium product in the global speciality market.