Global Arabica coffee prices hit a four-month low amid forecasts for a larger Brazilian harvest — a trend with direct implications for African coffee producers, particularly those in East Africa, West Africa and Madagascar. Market dynamics at play Brazil’s upcoming 2026/27 harvest is projected to reach around 69–75 million bags, boosting global supply and dampening ...

Morocco has taken a bold step to reshape the continent’s coffee trade with the launch of the African Coffee Hub at the Tangiers Med port complex. Positioned at the northwestern tip of Africa, Tangiers Med is already the region’s largest port; the new hub aims to turn it into a continental gateway that consolidates buying, ...

By Brandon Moss Kenyan coffee producers are increasingly shifting toward specialty and traceable coffee models, tapping quality premiums in international markets and strengthening the link between farm-level practices and buyer demands. Smallholder cooperatives and private estates alike have invested in improved post-harvest handling — including selective picking, shaded drying beds, and humidity-controlled storage — to ...

Kenya’s specialty coffee sector is experiencing a renaissance, driven by surging global demand and premium pricing. According to the Coffee Directorate, exports of AA-grade beans have risen 12% year-on-year, with new cooperatives forming to support quality control and branding. Farmers in Nyeri and Kirinyaga counties are adopting precision harvesting and fermentation techniques to meet international ...

Kampala, Sept. 23 — Uganda’s coffee export earnings declined by 8.2% in August compared to the same period last year, according to a report released Tuesday by the Ministry of Agriculture. The drop was attributed to lower global prices, which continued to affect trade following a downturn in July. Despite the dip in value, Uganda—Africa’s ...

By Dowell, Agrifocus Africa July 21, 2025 In Ethiopia’s lush Ilu Ababor Zone, a multi-year conservation and coffee development initiative is demonstrating how sustainable agroforestry can simultaneously drive income and protect ecosystems. Led by UK-based NGO Farm Africa, the project supports “forest coffee” systems—coffee grown under native tree canopies—offering a compelling alternative to deforestation-driven monoculture. ...

Uganda’s coffee sector marked a historic breakthrough in May 2025, overtaking Ethiopia to become Africa’s leading coffee exporter—a milestone underscoring the country’s agricultural transformation and export strategy. With exports totaling 47,606.7 tonnes, surpassing Ethiopia’s 43,481 tonnes for the month, Uganda shipped 793,445 bags of coffee—an astonishing 43.6% rise compared to May 2024. Earnings surged to ...

Ethiopia’s coffee exports have reached a historic $1.87 billion in just 10 months, surpassing expectations by 142% amid rising global arabica prices. This surge follows a decline in Brazil’s production and highlights Addis Ababa’s strategic investments, particularly in supporting smallholder farmers. Experts note that the government’s proactive policies are strengthening Ethiopia’s position in the global ...

Climate change and biodiversity loss are crippling agricultural production in Africa, a key exporter of staples such as cocoa, coffee, and maize, putting Europe’s food supply at risk. According to a report by UK-based Foresight Transitions, over half of EU food imports, including cocoa and coffee, come from countries that lack the resources to adapt to climate change. Many ...

It was just past midday when Richard Muthie stood at the gate of the Mutira Farmers’ Cooperative Society coffee factory, ready to deliver his harvest. Along with the 50-year-old farmer were 30 kg of ripe, red coffee berries freshly picked by him earlier that morning. Since the start of the year, Muthie has delivered 400 ...