About Us

Who We Are

The Association of Vanilla Exporters of Uganda Limited (VANEX) is a membership organization constituted by vanilla buyers and exporters in 2003, and incorporated in Uganda in June 2005 as a company limited by guarantee. Our intent was to pool the resources of the members and to harmonize and co-ordinate our efforts and activities in the best interest of the vanilla export industry in Uganda.

We have since grown into an officially recognized organization that serves as a platform, which contributes to the effort to create an enabling environment for sustainable vanilla production and trade with a view of making Uganda a reliable global source of high quality natural vanilla.

Our Vision

We envision a world in which Uganda is the most significant origin of high quality sustainable vanilla.

Our Mission

We aim to pool resources of members, harmonize, and coordinate their efforts and activities for a sustain able and profitable vanilla industry in Uganda

Membership Benefits

Annual visits by VANEX staff/consultants to identify capacity building needs and provide advice on best business practice.
Participation in the VANEX decision making process by voting and serving on the executive committee/board of VANEX.
Listing of your company/association in the VANEX database/directory and website, which act as a focal point for market linkages.
Participation in capacity building activities for vanilla quality production, processing and marketing.
Participation in vanilla trade promotional events and business missions in Uganda and major international trade fairs.
Platform to join hands and add your voice to a wider network of vanilla value chain actors in Uganda and the rest of the world.
Free and regular access to information on vanilla global market trends and buyers.

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