Rwanda Boosts Coffee Price 25%, Promising Farmer Pay Rise in 2026

Rwanda has raised the minimum price for its coffee farmers. The move aims to increase their incomes next year. The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) announced the change. The board sets rules for farm exports. It increased the minimum price for high-quality, ripe coffee cherries to 750 Rwandan francs per kilogram. This is a 25 percent rise from the 2025 price of 600 francs per kilogram. Officials say the higher price will mean better earnings for farmers in 2026. The policy specifically rewards the production of well-ripened cherries, which create superior coffee. Rwanda's coffee is a key export product. The price increase is a direct effort to improve livelihoods in the agricultural sector.