Uganda emerged as the continent’s leading coffee exporter, setting unprecedented records in May 2025 by surpassing Ethiopia with 47,606.7 tonnes of coffee. This milestone saw a 43.59% year-on-year increase and pushed annual export values past USD2billion, which evidences Uganda’s relentless drive for quality and value addition.
This reaffirms Uganda’s commitment to transform its export trajectory from USD50 billion to USD 500 billion through strategic value addition, with coffee as one of the key drivers. GoU has set aside USD100 million to support investment in the gradual transition of the sector from green bean export to both green bean and soluble coffee exports, which is aimed at generating more revenue and boosting GDP.