Uganda coffee beans for Italian espresso blends
🇮🇹Italy's #1 African Coffee Source

Uganda Coffee Exporter
to Italy

25.8% of all Ugandan coffee exports go to Italy. Our Bugisu AA and Screen 18 Arabica are built for Italian espresso, roasted from Trieste to Palermo.

25.8%
of Uganda's coffee exports
#1
Destination globally
~242
USc/kg Bugisu AA FOB
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Why Does Italy Import So Much Coffee From Uganda?

Italy imported 54.7 million kg of Ugandan coffee in the 12 months to November 2025, making it Uganda's single largest coffee buyer. The relationship is not new — it is built on decades of proven quality, reliable supply, and beans purpose-grown for Italian roasting.

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Built for Espresso Blending

Ugandan Robusta (Screen 18/15) adds body, crema, and caffeine depth to Italian espresso blends. Our washed Arabica (Bugisu AA, Screen 18) balances brightness without overpowering. Together they produce the classic Italian profile: rich crema, full mouthfeel, clean finish.

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Trieste Logistics Corridor

Coffee ships from Mombasa to Trieste in 3-4 weeks via established Mediterranean routes. Trieste is Italy's historic coffee port with dedicated green bean warehousing, sampling labs, and a network of roasters within 500km. This corridor has moved Ugandan coffee for over 50 years.

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UCDA Consistency Guarantee

Every export lot is graded and certified by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority before shipment. Italian roasters receive consistent screen size, moisture content, and defect counts shipment after shipment. No surprises at the cupping table.

Which Ugandan Coffee Grades Work Best for Italian Roasting?

Italian roasters blend for consistency, crema, and shell life. The following grades have proven themselves in Italian cups for decades:

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Bugisu AA (Washed Arabica)

Screen 17/18, fully washed, from Mount Elgon at 1,600-1,900m. Bright acidity with chocolate and citrus notes. Used as the premium Arabica component in Italian blends, providing the aromatic top notes that define high-end espresso. FOB ~242 USc/kg.

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Robusta Screen 18

Clean cup, full body, high caffeine. The backbone of Italian espresso blends, providing the thick crema and punch that Italian consumers expect. Uganda Robusta Screen 18 trades at a premium to Vietnam Robusta due to cleaner processing and lower defect counts.

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Screen 15 (Value Blending)

Smaller screen size but consistent quality. An economical Robusta component for commercial blends where volume and cost matter. UCDA-graded to ensure consistent cup profile across containers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Uganda Coffee to Italy

What does Italy pay for Uganda coffee beans?
Italian importers typically pay $1.50-1.65 per kg landed for Ugandan coffee on average. Bugisu AA trades at ~242 USc/kg FOB Mombasa. Robusta Screen 18 trades at ~176 USc/kg FOB. Ocean freight from Mombasa to Trieste adds ~$0.08-0.12/kg. Contact our export desk for a live quote with your specific grade, volume, and delivery terms (FOB or CIF Trieste/Genoa).
How long does shipping take from Uganda to Italy?
Coffee ships from Mombasa, Kenya to Italian ports (Trieste, Genoa, Livorno, Naples) in 3-4 weeks via the Suez Canal. The total journey from Kampala processing facility to an Italian roastery takes approximately 5-6 weeks including trucking to Mombasa (1,200km), port handling, ocean transit, and Italian customs clearance.
What is the minimum order for Italy-bound Ugandan coffee?
Minimum order is one 20-foot container (~19.2 metric tons, 320 bags of 60kg). We also offer consolidated shipments starting at 5 bags through our sample and trial program for smaller roasters. Contact our export desk for volume-based pricing on larger orders.

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Contact Nonda Coffee's export desk for a live Italy-specific quote, sample request, or to discuss your espresso blending requirements.

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