Ugacof (U) Ltd coffee
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Ugacof (U) Ltd

Kampala, Uganda

Ugacof is Uganda's largest coffee exporter by market share (14.43% as of February 2026). A subsidiary of Sucafina, one of the world's leading coffee trading houses. Handles both Robusta and Arabica at significant volumes, serving major international roasters and traders.

Company Profile

Founded
1994
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Specialization
Robusta and Arabica, large-scale
Coffee Type
Both (majority Robusta)
Annual Capacity
50,000+ bags
Growing Regions
Central, Eastern, Western Uganda
Export Markets
EU, US, Asia, Middle East
Certifications
Organic, UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, 4C

Buyer Guidance

Ugacof operates at institutional scale. Best suited for large-volume buyers. Contact through established trade channels.

Coffee processing
Cherries washed and graded in spring water channels
Hand sorting coffee
Every cherry hand-sorted. No machines. Just farmers who know each bean.
Coffee drying
10 to 14 days on raised beds. Raked every 2 hours. Target moisture: 11%.
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