AURICARE MERCHANTS (UGANDA OFFICE)

As a strategic partner for global coffee importers, Auricare Merchants operates as a sophisticated local exporter and logistics bridge in the heart of Uganda’s thriving coffee sector.

Amidst Uganda’s rise as Africa’s top coffee exporter in 2026, Auricare Merchants distinguishes itself by managing the end-to-end complexities of a fully liberalized market for foreign clients.

Core Capabilities in Uganda

  • Strategic Sourcing: AuriCare Merchants maintains a robust network across Uganda’s key growing regions, from the Mt. Elgon (Bugisu) Arabica highlands to the high-yield Robusta belts of the Lake Victoria basin. They specialize in aggregating both FAQ (Fair Average Quality) for commercial buyers and microlots for specialty roasters.
  • Dual-Spectrum Expertise: Unlike agents focused solely on one variety, AuriCare Merchants provides technical grading and quality control for both Uganda’s world-class Screen 18 Robusta and its high-altitude washed Arabicas, ensuring every shipment meets international cupping standards.
  • 2026 Compliance Leadership: AuriCare Merchants takes the lead on modern regulatory hurdles, specifically managing the EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) requirements. They provide the mandatory digital geo-mapping and traceability data required for coffee entering European and North American markets.
  • Integrated Logistics: From overseeing secondary processing at licensed mills in Kampala to securing UCDA Quality Certificates and managing the transit to the ports of Mombasa or Dar es Salaam, AuriCare Merchants act as the “boots on the ground” for companies without a physical Ugandan presence.
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SERVICES OFFERED

    1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

    Since Uganda does not have a central auction like Kenya, finding the right coffee requires deep local networks.

    • Matchmaking: AuriCare Merchants connects buyers with specific washing stations (Arabica) or hulling stations (Robusta) that fit their flavor and volume profiles.
    • Market Intelligence: AuriCare Merchants provides real-time data on the “Fly” and “Main” crop harvests to help buyers time their purchases when prices are most favorable.
    • Aggregation: AuriCare Merchants consolidates small lots from multiple smallholder farmers into large, uniform export-grade consignments.
    1. Technical Quality Control & Lab Services

    In Uganda, “FAQ” (Fair Average Quality) coffee can vary wildly. AuriCare Merchants ensures the coffee meets international specialty standards before it is ever bagged for export.

    • Certified Cupping: AuriCare Merchants will use professional liquorers to score coffee according to SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) standards.
    • Secondary Processing Oversight: AuriCare Merchants will supervise the milling process to ensure specific screen sizes (e.g., Screen 18 for Robusta or AA for Arabica) are accurately sorted.
    • Moisture Management: AuriCare Merchants  will strictly monitor moisture levels to ensure they stay between 10.5% and 12%, preventing mould or quality degradation during the long sea voyage.
    1. Compliance & 2026 Regulatory Management

    Exporting from Uganda in 2026 involves navigating strict new global and local laws.

    • EUDR Traceability (Critical): AuriCare Merchants  will manage the mandatory digital geo-mapping of farms to prove compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation. This includes providing GPS polygon data for every lot.
    • UCDA Liaison: AuriCare Merchants  will handle all interactions with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), including securing the mandatory Quality Certificates and Export Permits.
    • Certificate Management: AuriCare Merchants will processing all necessary paperwork, including:
      • ICO Certificate of Origin
      • Phytosanitary Certificates (from the Ministry of Agriculture)
      • Certificates of Analysis
    1. Logistics & Export Handling

    The journey from a landlocked country like Uganda to a foreign port is complex.

    • Warehousing: AuriCare Merchants will provide secure, climate-controlled storage in Kampala or Entebbe while shipments are being consolidated.
    • Port Coordination: AuriCare Merchants will manage the “Northern Corridor” transit—trucking coffee from Uganda through the Malaba border to the Port of Mombasa (Kenya) or south to Dar es Salaam (Tanzania).

    Clearing & Forwarding: AuriCare Merchants will handle the customs clearance at the borders and booking space with international shipping lines.