
Sheet Glass Manufacturing Factory — Masaka
First-of-its-kind sheet glass manufacturing plant in Masaka district on Lake Victoria shores, utilizing abundant high-quality silica sand with high silica content.
USD 44.6 Million
18-25% annually
36-48 months
USD 500M (East African glass market)
Investment Overview
A sheet glass manufacturing plant in Masaka district on the shores of Lake Victoria. The area has high-quality glass sand with a high silica content, making it ideal for glass production.
This will be the first sheet glass manufacturing facility in Uganda, reducing the country's dependence on imported glass products. The factory will produce flat glass, window glass, and other glass products for the construction and automotive industries.
The project leverages local silica resources to produce high-quality glass products domestically, reducing imports and boosting industrial growth in the region.
Key Investment Metrics
8% annually
Regional glass product exports
480+ direct jobs
6-8 years
Government Incentives
Required Licenses & Permits
Risk Assessment
Key Risk
Technology requirements, energy costs
Contact Information
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD)