Robusta Coffee Price Per Ton
| Grade | Screen Size | Quality Tier | USc/kg | USD/MT | Per Container (19.2MT) | Typical Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen 18 | 7.15mm+ | Premium | 184.53 | $1,845.30 | $35,430 | Specialty roasters, EU premium instant |
| Screen 15 | 5.95mm+ | Standard | 179.53 | $1,795.30 | $34,470 | Commercial instant, espresso blends |
| Screen 12 | 4.75mm+ | Economy | 176.53 | $1,765.30 | $33,894 | Local processors, low-cost blends |
| BHP 1199 | Under 4.75mm | Secondary | 182 | $1,820 | $34,944 | Domestic roasting, soluble factories |
Arabica Coffee Price Per Ton
| Grade | Region | Quality Tier | USc/kg | USD/MT | Per Container (19.2MT) | Typical Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugisu AA | Mt. Elgon | Specialty | 304.40 | $3,044 | $58,445 | EU/US specialty roasters, Japan |
| Bugisu A | Mt. Elgon | Premium | 303.40 | $3,034 | $58,253 | Commercial specialty, EU blends |
| Bugisu PB | Mt. Elgon | Premium | 303.40 | $3,034 | $58,253 | Peaberry specialists, Japan, US |
| Bugisu B | Mt. Elgon | Standard | 301.40 | $3,014 | $57,869 | Commercial blends, instant |
| Wugar | West Nile | Standard | 302.40 | $3,024 | $58,061 | Commercial roasters, MENA |
| Drugar | National | Economy | 288.40 | $2,884 | $55,373 | Local processors, domestic |
Farmgate Coffee Price Per Ton
| Product | Type | UGX/kg | UGX/MT | USD/MT | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiboko | Dry cherry (Robusta) | 5,500 | 5,500,000 | $1,481 | Sold by farmers at collection points |
| FAQ | Fair Average Quality (Robusta) | 12,000 | 12,000,000 | $3,231 | Post-hulling, pre-export processing |
| Arabica Parchment | Washed Arabica (pre-milling) | 16,000 | 16,000,000 | $4,308 | Washing station gate price |
| Drugar Clean | Natural Arabica | 10,500 | 10,500,000 | $2,827 | Sun-dried, ready for milling |
Container Math: What a 20ft FCL Costs
A standard 20-foot container (FCL) holds 19.2 metric tons of green coffee beans, packed in 320 x 60kg jute bags. At current Kampala auction prices, here is what a full container costs before freight, insurance, and destination charges.
FOB Mombasa export costs add approximately $2,880-$4,800 per container ($150-250/MT) for inland freight Kampala to Mombasa, port handling, documentation, and fumigation. Ocean freight to Europe adds $1,500-2,500/container depending on carrier and season. Use the FOB Calculator to build a complete landed cost estimate for your destination port.
Why the Uganda Coffee Price Per Ton Matters for Buyers
Most commodity coffee is traded in metric tons, not kilograms. When you are comparing origins, negotiating an annual supply contract, or planning a container programme, per-ton pricing is the industry standard. Uganda's per-ton prices tell a compelling story for bulk buyers.
Competitive vs Other Origins
Uganda robusta at $1,795-1,845/MT is priced aggressively against Vietnam robusta ($2,200-2,500/MT FOB) and Indonesia ($2,100-2,400/MT). Uganda Arabica Bugisu AA at $3,044/MT undercuts Ethiopian Yirgacheffe ($4,800-5,500/MT) and Colombian Supremo ($3,800-4,200/MT) while delivering comparable cup quality. The per-ton savings compound across multi-container programmes: a 10-container robusta order saves $70,000-130,000 versus Vietnam.
EUDR-Ready Supply
Uganda is one of the few origins with operational EUDR traceability. Every compliant lot carries a geolocation polygon linking it to a specific smallholder plot, verified through the national coffee registry. EU importers buying Ugandan coffee avoid the compliance premium now priced into Brazilian and Vietnamese robusta ($50-100/MT surcharge for non-compliant origins). Uganda's per-ton price already includes this advantage.
Year-Round Availability
Uganda's dual harvest cycle (main crop Oct-Feb, fly crop May-Aug) means fresh coffee is available nearly year-round. Unlike single-harvest origins where you must buy and store 12 months of inventory, Ugandan coffee can be contracted across both seasons, smoothing cash flow and reducing warehousing costs. You can lock in per-ton pricing on forward contracts 3-6 months out through registered exporters.
Scale Without Premium Markup
Uganda produced 6.5 million 60kg bags in 2025/26, making it Africa's largest coffee exporter and the world's second-largest robusta producer after Vietnam. This scale means bulk buyers can source 1,000+ MT annually from a single exporter relationship without the scarcity premium that drives up per-ton prices in smaller origins. The Uganda Coffee Exporters Directory lists exporters by annual capacity so you can match to your volume needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Uganda coffee price per ton?
As of 30 July 2026, Uganda coffee prices per metric ton at the Kampala auction are: Robusta Screen 18 at $1,845/MT, Screen 15 at $1,795/MT, and Screen 12 at $1,765/MT. Arabica Bugisu AA at $3,044/MT, Bugisu A at $3,034/MT, and Drugar at $2,884/MT. Farmgate prices: Kiboko at UGX 5.5M/MT ($1,481), FAQ at UGX 12M/MT ($3,231), and Arabica Parchment at UGX 16M/MT ($4,308). Prices are FOT Kampala and update weekly with each auction. For FOB export rates, add approximately $150-250/MT for logistics to Mombasa port.
How do I convert US cents/kg to USD per metric ton?
Multiply US cents/kg by 10 to get USD per metric ton. The math: 184.53 USc/kg x 10 = $1,845.30/MT. This works because there are 100 cents in a dollar and 1,000 kg in a metric ton, so the conversion factor is 1,000 / 100 = 10. All prices on this page are calculated from live UCDA auction data using this conversion. You can verify the arithmetic: divide any USD/MT price by 10 to get back to USc/kg.
How many metric tons of coffee per container?
A standard 20-foot container (FCL) holds 19.2 metric tons of green coffee beans, typically packed in 320 jute bags of 60 kg each. A 40-foot container holds approximately 26-28 MT depending on bag arrangement. At current July 2026 prices, a 20ft container of Uganda Screen 18 robusta is worth roughly $35,430 FOT Kampala. For Arabica Bugisu AA, a 20ft container is worth approximately $58,445. These are the FOT values: FOB Mombasa adds $2,880-4,800 per container in logistics costs.
What is the price of robusta coffee per ton in Uganda?
Uganda robusta coffee price per ton ranges from $1,765/MT for Screen 12 (economy grade) to $1,845/MT for Screen 18 (premium grade) as of July 2026. Screen 15, the most traded commercial grade, sits at $1,795/MT. At a 20ft container scale, Screen 15 costs $34,470 FOT Kampala. These are Kampala auction rates. For export FOB pricing, add inland freight to Mombasa ($100-150/MT), port handling ($30-50/MT), documentation ($20-30/MT), and fumigation ($10-20/MT). The FOB Calculator gives you an exact FOB quote by grade and destination.
How does the Uganda coffee price per ton compare to other origins?
At $1,795-1,845/MT, Uganda robusta is 15-30% cheaper than Vietnam robusta ($2,200-2,500/MT FOB) and roughly on par with Brazil conilon ($1,600-1,800/MT). Uganda Arabica Bugisu AA at $3,044/MT is 25-45% cheaper than Ethiopian Yirgacheffe ($4,800-5,500/MT) and 15-25% below Colombian Excelso ($3,800-4,200/MT). Uganda's per-ton value proposition is strongest for EU buyers who need EUDR compliance: Ethiopia and Colombia are still building their systems, while Uganda's traceability infrastructure is operational today. This eliminates a $50-100/MT compliance premium that EU importers pay on other origins. See the Uganda vs Ethiopia comparison for a detailed origin breakdown.
What affects the Uganda coffee price per ton?
Six factors drive Uganda coffee price per ton: (1) ICE London robusta and NY arabica futures, which set global benchmarks; (2) the weekly Kampala auction where exporters bid on graded lots; (3) the UGX/USD exchange rate, currently 3,714, which affects farmer margins and export competitiveness; (4) seasonal supply, with prices typically softening during peak harvest (Nov-Dec for robusta, Oct-Nov for arabica) and firming in lean months; (5) Vietnam and Brazil crop reports, which move robusta and arabica futures respectively; and (6) EUDR compliance status, with verified Ugandan lots commanding a $50-100/MT premium from EU buyers. Check Coffee Market Intelligence for daily futures curves and trading volumes.