Acholibur Cassava Processing Factory
Cassava processing factory in Pader District producing starch, ethanol, CO2, and DDGS. Addresses poor postharvest management and promotes agro-industrialisation in Northern Uganda.
USD 16.5 Million
17-24% annually
24-36 months
USD 1B (East African processed food market)
Investment Overview
The Acholibur Cassava Processing Project seeks to establish a factory in Acholibur Town Council, Pader District. The project involves acquiring 25 acres, constructing factory and administrative buildings, and installing equipment.
Installed capacity: - 100 tons/day fresh cassava roots (FCR) processed into cassava starch (25 tpd) - 400 tons/day FCR producing up to 80,000 litres of ethanol per day - 40 tons/day of carbon dioxide - 45 tons/day of Dry Distillers' Grains with Soluble (DDGS)
Future expansions include producing anhydrous ethanol for fuel blending. Promotes commercialisation and industrialisation of cassava in Northern Uganda.
Key Investment Metrics
12% annually
Import substitution + regional exports
380+ direct jobs
5-7 years
Government Incentives
Required Licenses & Permits
Risk Assessment
Key Risk
Raw material supply consistency, infrastructure in Northern Uganda
Contact Information
Uganda Development Corporation (UDC)