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Ugandan Coffee (Robusta & Bugisu Arabica) — Export Supply

Uganda is Africa's biggest coffee exporter by volume and the continent's leading Robusta origin. Robusta is native to Uganda's forests and grows across the Central, Western and Busoga regions at 900–1,500 m — producing clean, chocolatey Robustas with good body, including washed and fine Robustas.

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Overview

Uganda is Africa's biggest coffee exporter by volume and the continent's leading Robusta origin. Robusta is native to Uganda's forests and grows across the Central, Western and Busoga regions at 900–1,500 m — producing clean, chocolatey Robustas with good body, including washed and fine Robustas. Arabica comes from Mt Elgon (Bugisu, washed), the Rwenzori mountains and West Nile (Drugar, natural; Okoro).

Coffee is graded by screen size and process; we supply commercial and specialty lots with EUDR traceability.

Main markets: Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium, India, Sudan, Russia, USA, Morocco.

Types, grades & specifications

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

Type 1 of 5 · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Uganda Robusta Screen 18 (natural)

Largest-screen natural Robusta — clean, strong body, chocolate notes; the benchmark Ugandan grade.

Sample: $6.00/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Screen18 (≥ 7.14 mm), retention ≥ 90%
Processnatural (dry)
Moisture≤ 13%
Defects≤ 5% (black/brown/broken)
Cupclean, full body, cocoa

Type 2 of 5 · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Uganda Robusta Screen 15 & 12 / BHP

Medium and small screen Robustas and BHP (black, husks, pods) for blends and soluble coffee.

Sample: $5.60/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Screen 15≥ 6.0 mm
Screen 12≥ 4.75 mm
BHP 1199low grade
Moisture≤ 13%

Type 3 of 5 · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Washed / Fine Robusta

Wet-processed Robusta with cleaner, sweeter cup for premium espresso.

Sample: $6.80/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Processfully washed
Screen15–18
Cup score80–84 (fine Robusta)

Type 4 of 5 · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Bugisu Washed Arabica (AA / A / PB)

Mt Elgon washed Arabica with bright acidity, citrus and chocolate.

Sample: $9.50/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

GradesBugisu AA, A, PB, B
Altitude1,600–2,300 m
Processfully washed
Moisture10–12%

Type 5 of 5 · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Drugar (natural Arabica)

Dry-processed Ugandan Arabica from the Rwenzori and West Nile — fruity, heavier body.

Sample: $7.50/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Processnatural
GradesDrugar 1–4
Moisture≤ 12.5%

Producing regions in Uganda

RegionNotes
Central (Masaka, Mityana, Mubende, Mukono)Robusta heartland.
Western (Bushenyi, Ibanda, Ntungamo)Robusta and some Arabica.
Mt Elgon (Mbale, Sironko, Kapchorwa)Bugisu washed Arabica, 1,600–2,300 m.
Rwenzori (Kasese) & West Nile (Zombo, Nebbi)Drugar natural Arabica and Okoro.

Season

Robusta: main crop Oct–Feb (Central), Apr–Aug (Southwest); Arabica: Aug–Jan.

Packaging

  • 60 kg jute bags (GrainPro optional)

Export routes

  • Kampala → Malaba / Busia → Nairobi → Mombasa: 3–5 days by road; or truck to Naivasha ICD and SGR to Mombasa
  • Kampala → Mwanza (Lake Victoria) or road via Mutukula → Dar es Salaam (Central Corridor)
  • Air: Entebbe Intl (EBB) — 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: 0901.11

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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