Uganda’s coffee exports increase despite Covid-19 market disruptions

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In February 2021, Uganda exported 563,763 60-kg bags of coffee worth $50.55 million. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Uganda’s coffee exports have defied coronavirus market disruptions for a straight second month recording growth in value and volume.

The Uganda Coffee Development Authority last week released data that shows that the country’s coffee exports between March 2020 and February 2021 totalled 5.56 million bags worth $511.21 million, from 4.74 million bags worth $459.47 million the previous year, representing 17 per cent and 11 per cent increase in quantity and value respectively.