Market Study : Investing in Green Value Chains in Uganda

Overview & Synopsis

Coffee is a crucial cash crop in Uganda, providing livelihoods for approximately 12 million people nationwide. Uganda exports 60 percent of its coffee to the EU, recently reaching almost 1.4 billion USD in export revenue. Similarly, for the fisheries sector in Uganda, the EU is the leading export destination, with Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands being the most popular countries. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has introduced significant compliance and certification requirements for value chain actors. The report is aimed at identifying opportunities to enhance the resilience and sustainability of these sectors by addressing existing financing gaps, particularly in green investments, and ensuring compliance with emerging international environmental regulations such as the EUDR.