Uganda
Achieving responsible coffee sourcing
Although the concept of responsible sourcing to benefit coffee farmers remains high, the actual practice appears to still be low. By Shem Oirere
April coffee prices rise on the heels of decreasing exports
In its latest report, the ICO stated that the I-CIP expanded to 178.57 US cents/lb in April 2023, supported by decreasing exports.
As consumption continues to rise, the ICO expects another year of supply deficit
With global green bean exports falling 20.23% to 7.94 million bags in February, the ICO sees another year of supply deficit, with a shortfall of 7.3 million bags for CY 2022/23.
ICO reports reduced exports for current coffee year drove up prices in February
Reduced exports for current coffee year drive the ICO’s I-CIP up 11.4% in February 2023.
Uganda is working to raise its reputation – and exports – in coffee
When it comes to coffee-producing countries in Africa, Uganda is not the one to come to mind – in fact, it is probably not second, third or even fourth – but the ‘Pearl of Africa’ is working to change that.
Coffee prices stabilised in January, with a slight decrease
Amid fluctuations and a slight price drop, the I-CIP picked up in January.
Coffee prices end 2022 on a stable note
The ICO reported that coffee prices close 2022 securely, coalescing at around 160 US cents/lb.
Despite a 12.3% setback in November, coffee prices stabilised
Although all average prices for all coffee groups fell in November, the I-CIP remained firm posting a median value of 156.83 US cents/lb.
Coffee prices slip but prices exceed 2021 calendar year average
The ICO reports that average prices for all coffee group indicators decreased in October 2022.
Arabica prices slip while Robustas record an uptick in final month of CY 2021/2022
ICO’s I-CIP remains range bound since March 2022, averaging 197.13 US cents/lb for the seven months ending in September.
Coffee prices fall back below 200 US cents/lb in July 2022
The ICO Composite Indicator Price (I-CIP) was down 5.7% from June to July 2022, averaging 190.82 US cents/lb for the latter.
Reviewing Africa’s green coffee trends
Although there have been fluctuations, production in most of Africa’s key coffee-producing countries has remained relatively stable, even during the pandemic.
Africa’s contribution to global tea production escalates
Africa is home to thirteen tea-producing countries and their tea production is an essential part of the global tea economy, and in fact, represents the biggest share of the world’s tea exports.
ITC introduces Farm to Home initiative
The International Trade Centre (ITC) has created a new business model where the profits of coffee farmers are put first.