KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has overtaken Ethiopia to change into Africa’s leading espresso exporter, constant with a document launched Tuesday.
In an announcement issued within the capital, Kampala, Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Substitute and Fisheries acknowledged the country exported 793,445 60-kg bags of espresso in Could well well also, earning 243 million U.S. dollars.
“Uganda’s espresso commerce has reached a ancient milestone. In Could well well also 2025, Uganda emerged as Africa’s leading espresso exporter, handing over a chronicle 47,606.7 loads and surpassing Ethiopia’s earlier achievements,” the ministry acknowledged.
“In Could well well also 2025, Uganda’s volume exceeded Ethiopia’s 43,481.02 loads, signifying a decisive shift within the continent’s espresso commerce dynamics,” it added.
The ministry attributed the field’s outstanding teach to improved quality standards and actual government reinforce.
“Thru stringent qc, extensive farmer coaching applications, and improved entry to excessive-quality inputs, Ugandan espresso has change into highly prized in world markets for its superior quality and distinctive flavor profiles,” the observation acknowledged.
The ministry acknowledged production is anticipated to expand extra within the upcoming months, with the main harvest season now underway in key espresso-rising regions.
Uganda’s top espresso export locations encompass Italy, Germany, Spain, India, Sudan, Belgium, China, Algeria, the US, and Morocco. ■
