The National Office for the Development of Agricultural Exports (NAEB) announces the success of the sale of 31 exceptional coffee lots at the online auction “Best of Rwanda 2026”. The most expensive lot reached US$452 per kilogram, 66 times the current average price of Rwandan coffee on the international market.
Evariste Karangwa, owner of K-Organics Ltd, welcomed this success. He highlighted his potential to strengthen the production of quality coffee and improve the living conditions of local communities through reinvestment in efficient agricultural practices.
” This success reflects his hard work and dedication in producing quality coffee. This recognition will allow me to invest in quality coffee culture activities, thus ensuring a quality coffee that is still superior to the future and improving the living conditions of my community through this culture,” he said.
The auction attracted international buyers from Europe, Asia, the United States and Africa. The best 31 lots sold at auction were selected from 320 lots of coffee from all over the country, after three series of sensory assessments by national and international jurors.
” This success demonstrates the potential of collaboration between producers, exporters, partners and other players in the industry to improve quality, traceability and sustainability. The price of US$452 per kilogram testifies to our constant efforts to strengthen quality and traceability throughout the value chain of Rwandan coffee, from planting to the international market,” said Claude Bizimana, Managing Director of NAEB.
The National Specialty Coffee Competition “Best of Rwanda”, an annual event organized by NAEB, aims to showcase the best coffee produced by small farmers, improving their visibility and access to international markets.
This competition and the following auction reinforce Rwanda’s position as one of the leading producers of specialty coffee.
NAEB remains committed to supporting farmers and developing business opportunities to ensure the competitiveness of Rwandan coffee on the global market and generate more foreign exchange revenues. (End)