Kinshasa, September 21st, 2026 (CPA). – Stakeholders in the coffee sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have called for better organisation of the sector in Kinshasa (the Congolese capital) in order to enhance the value of Congolese coffee, the CPA learnt on Monday from an administrative source. “Better organisation of the coffee sector is necessary to better harness the potential of Congolese coffee and strengthen its position in the markets,” said Djenny Soladio, Managing Director of Kin Agribusiness Sarl and an independent commodities trader. He has explained that this organisation should, in particular, promote better coordination between the various links in the value chain and contribute to the development of commercial opportunities for stakeholders in the sector.
“This restructuring must enable the creation of greater synergies between producers, economic operators and support organisations, whilst facilitating access to the opportunities offered by the markets,” has emphasised Mr Soladio. As founder and CEO of Kin Agribusiness Sarl, Djenny Soladio took part in the discussions, contributing his experience in commodities trading, sourcing and business development. The meeting brought together representatives from, amongst others, the National Office for Agricultural Products of the Congo (Onapac) and the National Agency for the Promotion of Exports Anapex), the Rainforest Alliance and Connex Africa, as well as several other stakeholders in the coffee sector.
Prospects for the development of Congolese coffee
Discussions have been focused on the prospects for the development of Congolese coffee, the challenges associated with structuring the sector, and ways of strengthening links between producers, economic operators, support organisations and markets.
Discussions have also addressed the need to build the capacity of stakeholders in the sector, improve the competitiveness of Congolese coffee and develop commercial opportunities at national, regional and international levels. Participants noted that the structuring of the sector is a key challenge for improving coordination amongst stakeholders, strengthening the value chain and promoting better utilisation of Congolese production. Participants also emphasised the importance of closer collaboration between the various stakeholders in the value chain in order to better harness the DRC’s coffee-growing potential. This meeting forms part of an initiative aimed at fostering dialogue between stakeholders and contributing to better organisation, sustainable development and the competitiveness of the Congolese coffee sector. CPA/