Visit to coffee suppliers in Uganda — 2025
Event format:
A sourcing mission including visits to coffee farms and dry mills, as well as meetings with exporters.
Organiser and key partners:
A professional IMCO sourcing mission carried out in collaboration with Ideal Commodities to meet with local exporters and producers of Robusta and Arabica coffee.
About the event
Uganda — Central, Eastern, and Western Regions; Mount Elgon; West Nile; Kampala
August 2025
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Quality & standards
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Green coffee
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Export logistics
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Production processes
Participation
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The project included cupping sessions, visits to dry mills and warehouses, meetings with exporters, and an assessment of sorting and container shipment preparation processes.
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The objective of the mission was to develop Robusta and Arabica sourcing, strengthen quality control, and reinforce strategic partnerships.
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IMCO participated directly in the sourcing mission.
Key Insights
Uganda continues to strengthen its position as one of the world's leading producers of Robusta coffee. During the visit, the IMCO team assessed the quality of the new harvest and discussed the expansion of export programmes. Additional attention was given to processing infrastructure and the potential of fine Robusta.
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