Uganda to Showcase Coffee Excellence At World Trade Fair in Geneva

Uganda to Showcase Coffee Excellence At World Trade Fair in Geneva

Uganda is set to exhibit its growing influence in the global coffee market at the World of Coffee 2025 event taking place from June 26-28 at Palexpo SA in Geneva, Switzerland.

Uganda leapfrogs Ethiopia to become Africa’s leading coffee producer

Uganda has surpassed Ethiopia to become Africa’s leading coffee producer. According to the latest reports, Uganda’s coffee industry reached an all-time high in May 2025, exporting a record 47,606.7 tonnes of coffee. This marked a decisive leap over Ethiopia’s previous record of 43,481.02 tonnes, reflecting a shift in the region’s coffee trade dynamics.  Uganda’s coffee exports for May alone totalled 793,445 60kg bags, representing a 43.59% incre…

Uganda Outpaces Ethiopia in Coffee Exports at World of Coffee Geneva 2025

Uganda’s coffee industry has reached a major turning point. It has outpaced Ethiopia to become Africa’s leading coffee exporter. In May 2025 alone, Uganda exported a record-breaking 47,606.7 tonnes of coffee—equivalent to 793,445 60 kg bags—a dramatic 43.59% increase compared to May 2024. This performance pushed the country’s cumulative annual export value to over USD 2 billion, marking a historic milestone for the nation’s agricultural sector. …

Uganda emerges as Africa's top coffee exporter

Coffee KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has overtaken Ethiopia to become Africa’s leading coffee exporter, according to a report released Tuesday. In a statement issued in the capital, Kampala, Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries said the country exported 793,445 60-kg bags of coffee in May, earning 243 million U.S. dollars. “Uganda’s coffee industry has reached a historic milestone. In May 2025, Uganda emerged as Af…

Uganda To Showcase Its Coffee Prowess At World of Coffee Geneva 2025 As Country Records Historic Exports » Business Focus

Women at Heritage Kanaani Farms sorting and drying coffee. Uganda is earning big from coffee/Business Focus photo Uganda’s coffee industry has reached a historic milestone. In May 2025, Uganda emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, delivering a record 47,606.7 tonnes and surpassing Ethiopia’s previous achievements. Latest figures reveal that Uganda sold 793,445 60 kg bags last month—a significant increase from 552,569 bags in May 2024—mark…