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Sheet Glass Manufacturing Factory — Masaka

Mining & MineralsHigh Priority

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.

Investment Range

USD 44.6 Million

Expected ROI

18-25% annually

Timeline

36-48 months

Market Size

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

Mining investment incentives
Duty-free equipment imports
Industrial park benefits

Required Licenses & Permits

Mining License
Manufacturing License
Environmental Impact Assessment

Risk Assessment

Key Risk

Technology requirements, energy costs

Contact Information

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD)

Plot 28 Kampala Road, UIA House, Kampala

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