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– Uganda predominantly exports Robusta coffee, but Arabica coffee is gaining traction.
– Robusta plants outnumber Arabica plants four to one across the country.
– Uganda ranks 8th globally in coffee production and 2nd in Africa, with Robusta as its main export.
– Despite holding only 3.3% of the market share, Ugandan coffee exports are increasing due to challenges faced by Vietnamese Robusta.
– The rise in visibility of Ugandan coffee benefits both Robusta and Arabica producers, potentially positioning Uganda as a prominent player in African coffee.