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Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-09-24 07:14:20

Uganda’s tea industry saw a slight price surge at the recent Mombasa Tea Auction, with the national average climbing to $0.98 (Shs3,605.45) per kilogramme, up from $0.87 (Shs3,200) in August.

The recent auctions at the Mombasa Tea Auction, closing on September 17, revealed a notable increase in prices for Ugandan tea, with the average price reaching $0.98 per kilogramme according to Mombasa Tea Auction Average Hammer Prices, Auction No. 2024/38, which included the performance of 37 Ugandan tea factory marks.

However, for tea processing factories in Tooro Sub-region, this increase…

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