Stakeholders in Uganda's avocado value chain met with government officials to discuss challenges in production, value addition, and access to international markets. The discussions, held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, included farmers, exporters, processors, and government agencies, focusing on strengthening the avocado industry and ensuring benefits for all participants amid rising global demand for avocado products.

Uganda's diplomatic missions in the Middle East are meeting in Istanbul for a strategic retreat focused on enhancing economic and commercial diplomacy. The five-day event, which runs from June 21 to 25, 2026, aims to explore new trade and investment opportunities for Uganda. This initiative is being organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Recent figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) indicate that Uganda's agriculture sector is experiencing significant growth, primarily driven by a surge in coffee exports, which have reached record levels and generated billions of dollars. This trend highlights the importance of coffee in the country's export performance, suggesting a reliance on this single crop for agricultural success.

In February, Uganda's coffee export volumes increased significantly, with the country exporting 651,933 60-kilogram bags valued at $181 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. This represents a 15 percent year-on-year increase in volumes and a 5.8 percent rise in earnings, despite a decline in global prices, which fell to an average of $4.63 per kilogram from $4.71 in January.

Uganda is actively seeking to increase its share of the German tourism market by hosting a tourism roadshow in Düsseldorf, organized by the Uganda Embassy in Berlin and the Uganda Tourism Board. The initiative, which began on Tuesday, aims to promote attractions such as gorilla trekking and safaris to potential travelers. This effort is part of a broader strategy to engage directly with trip planners and boost tourism from Germany.

Uganda's manufacturers are facing challenges such as high production costs, limited access to long-term capital, reliance on imported inputs, and fragmented supply chains. To address these issues, they are advocating for enhanced collaboration across supply chains, innovative financing solutions, and increased investment in value addition, according to The Independent.