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Ugandan Coffee Trade in September Saw Notable Expansion on all Fronts

By SG Editor·
Workers spread coffee beans on drying beds for quality control and optimal flavor.

Farmers and workers ensure proper drying of coffee beans to maintain quality and business success.

The East African country exported 532,212 60KG bags of coffee in September, a 53.8% increase from the same period last year. The export of the beans brought in a revenue of $144.7 million according to a report issued by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (USDA). In the period under review, Italy continued to have the largest share of Uganda’s traded coffee, up from 35.3% the previous month. Next in line were Belgium 6.73% (4.08%), Morocco 5.11% (3.47%), India 8.6% (7.08%), and Germany 15.36% (20.83%).

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