Uganda’s farmgate coffee prices hold steady as global robusta, arabica futures rise
Global weather concerns lift Robusta and Arabica futures, while Uganda’s domestic coffee prices remain largely stable this week.
UGANDA – Farmgate coffee prices in Uganda have remained steady this week despite an upward trend in global coffee futures, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Daily Coffee Market Analysis Report.
On the international market, Robusta coffee futures at the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE) closed higher across all positions on Friday.
The November contract rose by US$197 to US$4,527 per tonne, while the January 2026 position gained US$186 to close at US$4,522 per tonne.
Analysts attributed the increase to adverse weather conditions in Vietnam, the world’s largest Robusta producer, where heavy rainfall and flooding from Typhoon Baloi have disrupted coffee farm operations and reduced supply.
Arabica coffee futures on the Inter Continental Exchange (ICE) also posted gains. The December 2025 contract closed at US¢390.75 per pound, while the March and May 2026 futures were recorded at US¢374.15 and US¢362.50, respectively.
MAAIF’s report noted that dry conditions and rising temperatures in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions have raised concerns about flowering and yield potential for the upcoming 2026/27 crop.
Domestically, Uganda’s farmgate coffee prices remained largely unchanged across major categories. FAQ coffee traded between UGX 13,000–13,500 per kilo, Kiboko between UGX 6,300–6,800, Arabica parchment between UGX 14,000–15,000, and Drugar (clean) between UGX 13,000–14,000 per kilo.
Indicative export prices also reflected firm performance, with Bugisu AA Arabica fetching US¢385.75 per pound (UGX 29,374/kg) and Robusta Screen 18 averaging US¢221.68 per pound (UGX 16,880/kg).
MAAIF observed that Uganda’s coffee market stability continues to be supported by steady demand and strong export performance, even as global price volatility persists due to changing weather conditions in key producing countries.
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