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Premium Arabica from Uganda

Coffee: Premium Arabica from Uganda

Uganda is a major global coffee producer, and Kemofa likely exports both Arabica (from the highlands) and Robusta (from lower altitudes). The profile lists "Coffee" as a primary agricultural commodity.

Grades and Quality:

Ugandan coffee is graded primarily by screen size(bean density) and defect count. Key grades include:

Arabica Grades:
  • AA (Screen 18): The largest bean size, often associated with the highest quality and cup profile. Sourced from high-altitude regions like Mount Elgon, the Rwenzori Mountains, and West Nile.
  • AB (Screen 15-16): A mix of slightly smaller beans, constituting a large portion of the crop. Still high quality.
  • PB (Peaberry): A natural mutation where a single, round bean forms inside the cherry. Often separated and sold at a premium for its concentrated flavor.
Robusta Grades:

Graded as Kiboko (husk), FAQ (Fair Average Quality), and Washed Robusta. Washed Robusta, processed to remove defects, commands a significant premium.

Sourcing from Uganda:

Kemofa's sourcing network would tap into Uganda's main growing regions,leveraging relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and washing stations.

Key Arabica Sourcing Regions:
  • Mount Elgon (Eastern Uganda): Famous for washed Arabica with winy acidity and good body.
  • Rwenzori Mountains (Western Uganda): Produces complex, fruity Arabicas.
  • Southwestern Uganda (Kisoro, Kabale): Known for high-quality Arabica.
  • Key Robusta Sourcing Regions: Central and Mid-Western regions, including Kalangala, Masaka, and Mukono.
  • Supply Chain Model: Kemofa likely operates through:
  1. Direct from Central Processing Units (CPUs) or Washing Stations: Buying graded, parchment coffee.
  2. From Large Cooperatives/Unions: Ensuring volume and consistent quality from aggregated smallholder farmers.
  3. From Licensed Exporters: Supplementing their direct supply.
  • Value-Added Services: Kemofa would handle hulling, polishing, sorting, grading, and final quality control (cupping) in Ugandan warehouses before bagging for export in 60-kg jute or sisal bags (or vacuum packs for premium lots).

For timber, Kemofa acts as a responsible intermediary, connecting Central African forestry resources with international construction and manufacturing markets, navigating complex legal and sustainability landscapes. For coffee, it acts as an aggregator and quality guarantor, sourcing from Uganda's fertile highlands, ensuring proper grading and processing, and delivering consistent quality to global roasters. Both product lines exemplify Kemofa's core mission: bridging African supply with worldwide demand through a reliable, transparent, and professional trading platform.