COMMERCIAL COCOA GROWING IN UGANDA:
Simon Peter
Cocoa is ranked among the high-value export commodities that offer great economic opportunities for increasing farmers’ incomes and foreign exchange earnings for the country. Statistics show that the production of cocoa and export earnings from the commodity have been steadily increasing, kindly visit https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1063556885892263&type=3
In FY 2013/14, NAADS has distributed over 20 million cocoa seedlings contributing to the increased production of cocoa by 9%. Cocoa is Uganda’s fourth-biggest commodity export after coffee, tea and fish. Cocoa production in Uganda has seen a steady increase over the last few years. Cocoa is a perennial crop that responds well in rainy tropical areas, with a maximum annual average of 30 – 32ºC. It thrives under shades and in areas with annual rainfall between 1,500mm to 2,000mm. In 2023, Uganda exports of Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted was $140,708.69K and quantity 47,469,500Kg, for more info, visit https://wits.worldbank.org/trade/comtrade/en/country/UGA/year/2023/tradeflow/Exports/partner/ALL/product/180100
