Finally, some good news for coffee farmers — Uganda’s coffee prices are back on the rise after months of painful decline. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), farm-gate rates have now stabilized between Shs13,000 and Shs14,000 per kilogram.
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze confirmed the rebound, noting that Fair Average Quality (FAQ) beans are moving at Shs13,000–14,000, while Arabica parchment is fetching Shs13,500–14,000. This recovery comes after a slump earlier in the year when Brazil, Vietnam, and India flooded the global market, pushing down international prices.
“This rebound reflects Uganda’s resilience, the quality of our coffee, and renewed confidence from international buyers,” Tumwebaze said, while urging farmers to stick to proper harvesting and drying practices to keep Uganda’s coffee top tier.
Government officials also revealed that the Coffee Development Department has intensified quality checks and enforcement to make sure Ugandan beans remain premium in global markets. Ministry spokesperson Charlotte Kemigyisha stressed that strict monitoring will safeguard Uganda’s hard-won reputation.
Coffee still remains Uganda’s biggest agricultural export, putting money into millions of households. The government says it will continue to strengthen cooperatives, promote value addition, and protect farmers from global price shocks.
For the farmers, this bounce back means smiles, fresh hope, and better cash flow as the coffee season picks up again.
