🇺🇬 Kampala, Uganda · Est. 2015

Uganda's Finest Commodities to the World

Step Up Uganda connects global buyers with premium-grade gold, cocoa, coffee, and vanilla — ethically sourced, fully certified, and exported with precision from the heart of East Africa.

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40+Countries Reached
500+Metric Tons Exported
9+Years of Excellence
100%Certified & Compliant
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About Step Up Uganda

Born from Uganda's Rich Earth

Step Up Uganda is a Kampala-based export company dedicated to bringing Uganda's most prized natural commodities to the global market. We work directly with certified miners, farmers, and cooperatives across Uganda.

From the gold-rich soils of Karamoja and Busia to the lush coffee gardens of the Rwenzori Mountains, we source only the finest produce — building relationships that uplift local communities while delivering exceptional quality to buyers worldwide.

Our team combines deep local knowledge with global trade expertise, ensuring seamless logistics, full documentation, and complete compliance with international regulations.

"We don't just export commodities — we export Uganda's legacy."

— Founder, Step Up Uganda
Uganda Gold

Our Export Portfolio

Four Premium Commodities

All products are graded, tested, and certified before export. Pricing and minimum quantities available on request.

01✦

Alluvial Gold

Busia · Karamoja · Mubende

High-purity Ugandan alluvial gold, refined and assayed by certified third parties. Available in bars, dust, and nuggets.

  • Purity 22K – 24K (92–99.9%)
  • Form Bars, Dust, Nuggets
  • Min. Order 1 Kg
  • Assay Cert SGS / Bureau Veritas
UMMC Licensed
02◉

Cocoa Beans

Bundibugyo · Hoima · Bunyoro

Fine-flavour Ugandan cocoa, fermented and sun-dried using traditional methods for premium chocolate makers worldwide.

  • Grade Grade 1 / Grade 2
  • Moisture Max 7%
  • Min. Order 1 MT
  • Fermentation 5–7 Days
Organic Available
03◎

Fine Coffee

Rwenzori · Elgon · Bugisu

Uganda's finest Robusta and Arabica coffee — rich, bold, and earthy, perfect for espresso blends and specialty markets.

  • Types Robusta · Arabica
  • Process Washed · Natural
  • Min. Order 250 Kg
  • Certification UCDA Graded
Specialty Grade
04✿

Vanilla Beans

West Nile · Mid-Western Uganda

Premium Ugandan vanilla with high vanillin content. Hand-cured and moisture-balanced for food, fragrance, and pharmaceutical use.

  • Vanillin Content 1.8 – 2.5%
  • Length 14–18 cm
  • Min. Order 10 Kg
  • Cure Traditional / Bourbon
Export Grade A
Gold
Alluvial Gold
Cocoa Beans
Cocoa Beans
Coffee
Arabica Coffee
Vanilla
Vanilla Beans

Compliance & Certifications

Fully Licensed, Globally Trusted

Every shipment from Step Up Uganda is backed by internationally recognised certifications. Our documentation gives buyers complete confidence and peace of mind.

🏛️

UMMC License

Uganda Minerals Marketing Corporation

Fully licensed to legally export minerals including gold from Uganda to international markets.

Active & Valid
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Gold Assay Certificate

SGS / Bureau Veritas — Third-Party

All gold consignments independently assayed for purity, weight, and composition before export.

Per Shipment
🌿

UCDA Certification

Uganda Coffee Development Authority

Coffee exports comply with all UCDA grading standards, cupped and approved by certified experts.

Active & Valid
📋

Phytosanitary Certificate

MAAIF — Ministry of Agriculture

All agricultural commodities issued phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status.

Active & Valid
🚢

Uganda Revenue Authority

Export Clearance & TIN Registration

Registered with URA with valid export permits. Full customs documentation for every shipment.

Registered
🌍

UEPB Export Certificate

Uganda Export Promotions Board

Registered exporter connected to verified international buyers and trade facilitation programs.

Active & Valid

International Compliance Standards

We adhere to the highest global trade and ethical sourcing standards, ensuring full traceability and buyer protection on every transaction.

LBMA Aware AML Compliant COO Verified Escrow Friendly COMESA Trade

How We Work

Simple, Transparent Export Process

1

Inquiry & Quotation

Contact us with your requirements. We respond within 24 hours with pricing and availability.

2

Sample & Assay

We send product samples and third-party assay/grading certificates for your verification.

3

Contract & Payment

A formal sales agreement is signed. We support escrow, LC, TT, and SWIFT payment methods.

4

Documentation

All export permits, certificates, and customs documents are prepared and shared with you.

5

Delivery

Shipment via Entebbe Airport or Mombasa Port. CIF, FOB, and EXW Incoterms available.

Why Choose Us

The Step Up Advantage

We've spent years building the relationships, processes, and certifications that give global buyers total confidence.

01

Direct Source Access

We work directly with licensed miners and farmer cooperatives — no middlemen, better prices, full traceability from source to shipment.

02

Third-Party Verified

Every gold consignment is independently assayed. Every agricultural commodity independently graded. Our documents hold up under global scrutiny.

03

Flexible Payment Terms

We support escrow services, Letters of Credit, and bank transfers. Your funds are protected until goods are verified and shipped.

04

Full Documentation

From Certificate of Origin to Phytosanitary Certificates — we handle all paperwork for smooth customs clearance in your country.

05

Ethical Sourcing

We only work with legally licensed, community-respecting suppliers. Our supply chains uplift local Ugandan communities and promote responsible trade.

06

Experienced Team

Over 9 years of export experience. We understand the regulatory landscape and how to build lasting international partnerships.

Alluvial Gold
Fine Coffee
Vanilla Beans

Get In Touch

Start Your Export Journey With Us

Ready to source premium Ugandan commodities? Contact us for pricing, samples, documentation, or long-term supply partnerships.

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    LocationKampala, Uganda (Nakasero Business District)
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    Phone / WhatsApp +250 785 968 113
  • ✉️
    Emailexports@stepupuganda.com
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    Shipping PortsEntebbe Airport · Mombasa Port
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    Response TimeWithin 24 Hours (Mon – Sat)
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