Region
Uganda

Sector
Agriculture & Agri-processing

Summary:

Uganda's floriculture industry has grown rapidly over the last few years. Opportunities exist in commercial farming, manufacture of green house plastics, packaging materials and production of inputs.

Contact
Issa Mukasa

Email
imukasa@ugandainvest.com, info@ugandainvest.com

Tel
+256 41 301160

Uganda is looking for investors to kick-start large-scale production of flowers. 26 varieties of roses are currently grown for export, including Kenneth, Nicole, Gabriella and First Red. Other Popular types are tea hybrids (long stem, big flower head), sweethearts (short stem, small to medium head), and sprays (medium stem, minimum of 4 heads per stem). The introduction of locally bred varieties to address low stem heights and weights has improved the country's produce at international markets. The industry produces mainly cut flowers, although some cut foliage and potted plants are also available.

Investment opportunities

• Large-scale floriculture
• Provision of soil analysis services
• Manufacture of greenhouse plastics, packaging materials and farming inputs

For further information contact the Uganda Investment Authority.

Issa Mukasa
Investment Promotion Division
Email: imukasa@ugandainvest.com