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growing areas, the overall export performance
                                                                                                       for coffee demonstrated positive growth,
                                                                                                       reinforcing hopes for the coffee sector and its
                                                                                                       significant contribution to Uganda's economy.
                                                                                                         Coffee has traditionally been a significant
                                                                                                       export for Uganda, only surpassed by gold
                         Coffee has traditionally
                       been a significant export for                                                   in recent years. Italy maintained the highest
                       Uganda, only surpassed by                                                       market share of Uganda’s coffee exports, with
                          gold in recent years.                                                        37.80% compared to 37.68% last month. It was
                                                                                                         followed by Sudan 18.37% (15.77%), Germa-
                                                                                                          ny 10.96% (12.13%), India 7.51% (7.85%) and
                                                                                                           Morocco 4.21% (1.67%). With the coffee                           The Hearts of
                                                                                                           sector being a vital export for Uganda, the
                                                                                                           country is actively working to strengthen
                                                                                                           this industry and enhance its economic                           Bwindi: Honouring
                                                                                                          contribution. This notable accomplishment
                                                                                                        reflects a promising trend and brings positive
                                                                                                       news for the coffee farmers and the country's                        the Guardians
                                                                                                       foreign exchange earnings through exports.
                                                                                                       Uganda's continued commitment to coffee
                                                                                                       production and exportation is expected to fur-
                                                                                                       ther boost the industry in the coming years.                         of nature
                                                                                                           UCDA predicts that coffee exports in Octo-
                                                                                                          ber are projected to surpass 500,000 bags.
                                                                                                           As the main harvesting season in Greater
                                                                                                           Masaka and South-Western regions comes
                                                                                                          to a close, exporters are expected to draw
                                                                                                         down on their stocks to fulfil contractual ob-
                                                                                                        ligations with buyers. Additionally, they are
                                                                                                       preparing for the main harvest south of the
                                                                                                       equator, particularly in the Mt. Elgon region
                                                                                                       and other areas to the north of the equator.
                                                                                                       The future looks bright for Uganda's coffee
                                                                                                       sector, and the country is making strides
                                                                                                       towards solidifying its position in the global
                                                                                                       coffee market.
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