# Uganda coffee industry growth and development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uganda-coffee-industry-growth-and-development > Updated: 2026-08-25T06:32:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Uganda’s coffee sector is undergoing significant expansion and structural changes. Stakeholders, including the newly formed Commercial Coffee Producers Association of Uganda (CCPAU), have emphasized the need for higher international quality standards and improved crop health to secure competitive global pricing. Specifically, farmers in the Greater Masaka region have been advised to transition to coffee wilt resistant varieties to combat disease and improve quality. This focus on quality coincides with a major surge in exports, with annual volumes reaching approximately 8.8 million 60kg bags valued between US$2.3 billion and US$2.4 billion. This growth has positioned Uganda as Africa’s largest coffee exporter by volume. To further leverage this success, the government is pursuing a coffee tourism strategy that integrates production with agro-tourism, aiming to link the export industry with visitor experiences at farms and processing parks. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Uganda coffee exports surge to US$2.3bn amid new tourism push Uganda's coffee exports have surged to approximately US$2.3 billion, driving new agritourism initiatives despite regional challenges regarding high flight costs between East African neighbors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-coffee-exports-surge-to-us23bn-amid-new-tourism-push ### 2026-08-22: Uganda coffee stakeholders urge higher quality standards for global markets Ugandan coffee stakeholders are pushing for higher quality standards to boost global competitiveness, while farmers in Greater Masaka face challenges with old coffee clones and disease resistance. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-coffee-stakeholders-urge-higher-quality-standards-for-global-markets --- Cite as: Uganda coffee industry growth and development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uganda-coffee-industry-growth-and-development