Uganda Green Coffee Beans for Export

Green coffee beans are the raw, unroasted form of coffee that roasters and importers purchase from producing countries. Uganda shipped 8.4 million 60kg bags worth US$2.4 billion in the 12 months to October 2025, making it Africa's largest coffee exporter, ahead of Ethiopia. The country's production is approximately 82% Robusta and 18% Arabica by volume, though Arabica is growing rapidly: +117% volume and +182% value year-over-year as of October 2025.

Uganda's green bean prices are published daily by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). As of June 17, 2026, Bugisu AA trades at 259.2 USc/kg FOB, Robusta Screen 18 at 176.4 USc/kg, and Robusta Screen 15 at 171.4 USc/kg. These are transparent, publicly available prices that make Uganda one of the most predictable origins for green coffee sourcing.

How Much Green Coffee Does Uganda Export?

Source: UCDA Monthly Coffee Report, October 2025; Uganda Investment Authority

What Grades of Green Coffee Beans Come From Uganda?

Arabica Green Beans

Robusta Green Beans

How Are Uganda's Green Coffee Beans Processed?

Understanding how Uganda's green coffee beans are processed helps buyers select the right grade for their needs:

• Fully Washed (Wet Process): Cherries are pulped within 12 hours of harvest, fermented for 24-48 hours, washed in clean water channels, and sun-dried on raised beds or mechanical dryers to 11-12% moisture. Produces clean, bright cups with pronounced acidity. Used for Bugisu AA, Bugisu A, Bugisu PB, Bugisu B, and Wugar grades. Washed Arabica is Uganda's fastest-growing export category, surging +117% in volume year-over-year.
• Natural (Dry Process): Whole cherries are sun-dried on raised beds for 3-4 weeks before hulling. Produces fruitier, fuller-bodied cups with lower acidity. Used for Drugar and specialty lots like Ntanda 31. Natural process preserves more fruit character and performs especially well with Uganda's high-altitude Bourbon and SL28 varieties.
• Robusta Processing: Robusta cherries are typically dry-processed: sun-dried whole on tarpaulins or concrete patios, then hulled mechanically. Uganda Robusta is known for clean cup character compared to other Robusta origins, making it the preferred choice for premium espresso blends.

What Do Uganda Green Coffee Beans Cost?

Uganda green coffee bean prices are published daily by the UCDA, providing full price transparency for international buyers. As of June 17, 2026:

• Bugisu AA (washed Arabica): 259.2 USc/kg FOB
• Bugisu A (washed Arabica): 258.2 USc/kg FOB
• Wugar (washed Arabica, Screen 15+): ~222 USc/kg FOB
• Drugar (natural Arabica): ~203 USc/kg FOB
• Robusta Screen 18: 176.4 USc/kg FOB
• Robusta Screen 15: 171.4 USc/kg FOB

These are FOB Mombasa prices. CIF quotes to your destination port are available on request. Uganda green bean prices have risen substantially as global demand has grown: Bugisu AA has moved from approximately 210 USc/kg in mid-2025 to 259 USc/kg in June 2026, reflecting strong international demand for East African Arabica.

Minimum export order: one 20-foot container (~19.2 MT, or 320 bags of 60kg). Smaller volumes from 5 bags are available through consolidated shipments. For a live green bean price quote with your specific grade, volume, and destination, visit our wholesale pricing page or contact our export desk.

How Are Uganda Green Coffee Beans Packaged for Export?

All Nonda Coffee green beans are packed in 60kg jute bags with GrainPro hermetic liners to preserve moisture content at 11-12%, prevent mold and contamination, and maintain quality during the 3-8 week ocean transit. Each bag is marked with the UCDA grade, lot number, crop year, and certification details for full traceability from cooperative to container.

Pre-shipment quality control includes: moisture content verification, defect count (per UCDA grading standards), screen size analysis, cup quality assessment, and container cleanliness inspection. Every shipment includes a complete documentation package: UCDA certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate, bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list.

Who Buys Uganda Green Coffee Beans?

Uganda's top export destinations (November 2025, UCDA):

• Italy: 25.80% market share. The largest single buyer of Uganda green coffee.
• Germany: 14.01%. Second-largest destination, growing from 10.67% in October.
• USA: 7.99%. American roasters are increasing Uganda sourcing.
• India: 7.13%. Major buyer of Uganda Robusta for domestic consumption.
• Belgium: 5.30%. Key European entry port and distribution hub.

Europe collectively imports 67% of Uganda's coffee exports. Africa-bound exports account for 9% (55,671 bags), with key African buyers including Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia, South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt.

Sources: UCDA Monthly Coffee Report (October 2025, November 2025), Uganda Investment Authority, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Report UG2025-0001, ugandacoffeeprices.com (prices as of June 17, 2026), Sucafina Bugisu AA product specification.