KAMPALA — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has confirmed a significant recovery in coffee prices, bringing relief to thousands of Ugandan coffee farmers after months of depressed earnings.
Addressing the media in Kampala on August 18, the Ministry announced that farm-gate prices have stabilized, with a kilogram of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) coffee now trading between UGX 13,000–14,000, while Arabica parchment is fetching UGX 13,500–14,000 per kilogram.
This comes as a fulfillment of an earlier projection made in June 2025, when the Ministry cited global oversupply from major producers such as Brazil, Vietnam, and India as key contributors to the price slump. At the time, officials had assured farmers that the market would begin to recover by mid-August.
“I am pleased to confirm to you today that this prediction has come true,” the Ministry stated, attributing the rebound to collaborative efforts with stakeholders and continued demand for Uganda’s quality coffee on the international market.
Farmers have been urged to sustain quality standards during harvesting, drying, and processing to maintain Uganda’s reputation for premium coffee. The Ministry also emphasized the need for adopting good farming practices, strengthening cooperatives, and exploring value addition to shield the sector from future global price shocks.
With coffee remaining one of Uganda’s top exports and a key livelihood source for millions, the Ministry reiterated its commitment to supporting the sector’s growth and resilience.
Farmers and stakeholders were encouraged to maintain the momentum and follow best practices across the entire value chain to ensure long-term benefits from the current market gains.