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Ugandan Cocoa โ€” Export Supply

Ugandan cocoa โ€” mostly from Bundibugyo on the slopes of the Rwenzori mountains and from central districts โ€” is largely produced organically by smallholders. Well-fermented Ugandan beans have a mild chocolate profile with fruity notes and are popular with organic and craft chocolate makers.

Dried cocoa beans in hands

Overview

Ugandan cocoa โ€” mostly from Bundibugyo on the slopes of the Rwenzori mountains and from central districts โ€” is largely produced organically by smallholders. Well-fermented Ugandan beans have a mild chocolate profile with fruity notes and are popular with organic and craft chocolate makers.

Main markets: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, USA, Indonesia, Malaysia.

Types, grades & specifications

Typical specifications; exact parameters are confirmed per lot on the quotation, inspection report and certificate of analysis.

Type 1 of 2 ยท ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Uganda

Fermented Cocoa Beans (conventional)

Grade 1 sun-dried fermented beans.

Sample: $7.30/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Bean countโ‰ค 100 / 100 g
Moistureโ‰ค 7.5%
Mouldyโ‰ค 3%
Slatyโ‰ค 3%

Type 2 of 2 ยท ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Uganda

Organic Cocoa Beans (Bundibugyo)

Certified organic fermented beans with traceability to cooperative.

Sample: $8.50/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

EU / USDA Organic
Bean count90โ€“100 / 100 g
Moistureโ‰ค 7%

Producing regions in Uganda

RegionNotes
BundibugyoUganda's main cocoa district; organic cooperatives.
Mukono, Kayunga, Hoima, KibaaleCentral and western production.

Season

Main crop: Octoberโ€“February; mid crop: Mayโ€“August.

Packaging

  • 62.5โ€“65 kg jute bags

Export routes

  • Kampala โ†’ Malaba / Busia โ†’ Nairobi โ†’ Mombasa: 3โ€“5 days by road; or truck to Naivasha ICD and SGR to Mombasa
  • Kampala โ†’ Mwanza (Lake Victoria) or road via Mutukula โ†’ Dar es Salaam (Central Corridor)
  • Air: Entebbe Intl (EBB) โ€” fish, flowers, fruits, vegetables; or via Nairobi JKIA

Documents

  • Certificate of Origin (EAC / COMESA / general)
  • Phytosanitary certificate (MAAIF)
  • Coffee export registration & quality certificate
  • UNBS certificate (processed foods)
  • Fish health certificate (fisheries)
  • Transit documents (regional bond, RECTS) through Kenya

HS codes: 1801.00

Uganda-origin goods transit Kenya under bond and keep Ugandan origin. Coffee for the EU must meet EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) traceability requirements; we work with exporters who map farm plots.

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