03 - December 2023 - Final - pptI.pdfII
03 - December 2023 - Final - pptI.pdfII
Fig 1: Trend of Total Quantity and Value of Coffee exports. January 2023- December 2023
Table1: Comparison of Coffee Exports of December 2022/23 and 2023/24 Coffee Years
2022/23 2023/24 %age Change
Period/Coffee Type
Qty(60-kg bags) Value (US $) Qty(60-kg bags) Value (US $) Qty Value
Table 2: Coffee Exports by Type, Grade & Unit Price in December 2023
Quantity 60-Kilo
Coffee type %-age Quantity Value in US $ %-age Value Unit Price US$/Kilo
Bags
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6. Global Situation 9. Coffee Development Activities
World coffee production for 2023/24 is forecast to reach In December 2023, Uganda Coffee Development Authority
171.4 million bags , 6.9 million bags higher than the previous dedicated significant efforts to advance coffee production and
Year of 164.5 million bags, with higher output in Brazil, coordination. A total of 81 demonstrations were held,
Colombia and Ethiopia expected to more than offset reduced encompassing 51 for Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and 15 for
production in Indonesia. Global exports are expected to rehabilitation and renovation (R&R). Additionally, 110 nurseries
increase by 8.4 million bags to 119.92 million bags, mainly underwent inspection, including Coffee Wilt Disease resistant
due to strong shipments from Brazil. Global consumption is (CWDr) nurseries, Arabica, and Elite Robusta nurseries. The mother
forecast at 169.5 million bags, with the largest increase in gardens, and seed gardens were also inspected, ensuring
the European Union, the United States of America and Brazil. adherence to certification standards.
Ending inventories are expected to continue to tighten to a
The initiative provided comprehensive technical support on soil
12-year low of 26.5 million bags.. (United States Department
fertility management to 236 farmers across all coffee-growing
of Agriculture, Coffee: World Markets and Trade report-
regions. Fertility management issues such as low carbon,
December 2023).
phosphorus, CEC, and organic matter deficiency were addressed.
7. Local Situation The field teams supervised and guided coffee stumping of 91,368
During the month of December 2023, farm gate prices old and unproductive coffee trees with the objective to enhance
ranged from Sh.3,800-4,300/= per kilo of Kiboko (Robusta productivity in these regions. Capacity building efforts targeted
dry cherries); Shs. 8,500-9,000/= for FAQ (Fair Average 2,716 farmers through 109 training sessions, covering vital topics
Quality); Sh. 10,000- 10,500/= for Arabica parchment; and like coffee rehabilitation, fertilizer use, soil and water conservation,
Sh. 9,000-9,500/= per kilo for Drugar from Kasese. and pest control. Individual advisory services reached 1,230 coffee
Compared to the previous month, Robusta Kiboko averaged farmers through 249 farm visits. The team conducted 23 radio talk
UGX 4,050 per kilo, higher than UGX 3,750 per kilo , FAQ shows, disseminating crucial information on agricultural practices,
UGX 8,750 per kilo higher than UGX 8,000, Arabica post-harvest handling, and coffee quality management.
parchment UGX 10,250 per kilo higher than 9,250 per kilo Simultaneously, the pilot phase of the geospatial Monitoring and
and Drugar UGX 9,250/= per kilo higher than 8,500/= per Evaluation (M&E) system continued and a total of 535 farmers and
kilo. various value chain actors were registered across the eight coffee
regions.
8. Coffee Consumption and To address climate change impacts, 10 sustainable land
Promotional Activities. management (SLM) trainings were conducted, reaching 561
A An Inclusive, Transformative and Sustainable Coffee Industry
During the month, Uganda Coffee Development Authority farmers and providing guidance on soil and water conservation
promoted domestic coffee consumption at 5 events practices. On the other hand, inspection activities covered 216
coffee factories, 155 stores, and 3 roasters, resulting in necessary
namely:
actions against 52 facilities for malpractices. Registration efforts
The East African Magistrates and Judges’ Association targeted 167 hullers, 182 stores, 11 roasters, 7 wet mills, and 93
conference that was held at Munyonyo Common Wealth traders across different regions. In support to promote value
Resort Kampala Uganda; the National organic exhibition addition, 75 wet processing equipment, including wet mills and
that was held under the theme “increasing demand and pulpers, were distributed to cooperatives, dioceses, companies,
supply of organic in the coffee sub sector in Uganda” and farmer groups, and farms. Collaborations included participation in
the source of the Nile women in Agri-business expo and events such as the Women in Agribusiness Expo and the Kisoboka
investment summit under the theme “unlocking investment Agricultural Expo, engaging various stakeholders.
opportunities for women farmers”
UCDA conducted promotion for domestic coffee Key challenges during December 2023, included pest and disease
consumption in Kyenjojo and Nwoya districts under ‘’coffee incidents like the Black Coffee Twig Borer, red blister disease,
on the road” campaign to demonstrate the coffee value Coffee Wilt Disease, and Coffee Leaf Rust, were identified and
chain while providing coffee for tasting . Over 5000 cups of addressed.
coffee were brewed using different brewing techniques for
demonstration purposes and coffee was provided for 9. Outlook for January 2024
tasting. People appreciated the great taste of Ugandan
coffee. Information on coffee trade, investment Coffee exports are projected to be 450,000 bags. Harvesting of
opportunities in the sector, coffee types, grades, and the main crop north of the equator and the fly crop in South
benefits of taking coffee was provided to the attendees. western and Greater Masaka is tailing off.
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Annex 1: Comparative Coffee Export Performance – 60-kilo bags; US$
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Annex 2: List of Coffee Exporters and their Market Shares: December 2023
POSITION QUANTITY (Bags) PERCENTAGE MARKET SHARE
HELD IN
EXPORTING COMPANY NOVEMBER Robusta Arabica Total Individual Cumulative
1 Louis Dreyfus Company (U) Ltd 2 45,289 1,120 46,409 11.56 11.56
20 Ankole Coffee Producers Coop Union Ltd 13 3,837 3,837 0.96 89.66
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Annex 4: Main Destinations of Uganda Coffee by Type in December 2023
POSITION QUANTITY (60kg bags)
DESTINATION HELD IN %AGE MARKET SHARE
NOVEMBER Robusta Arabica Total Individual Cumulative
Total
337,026 64,310 401,336 100