Sheet Glass Manufacturing Factory
Project Description
The project involves the establishment of a sheet glass manufacturing plant in Masaka District, at Dimu Beach along the shores of Lake Victoria. The facility will utilize abundant high-quality silica sand deposits in the area to produce sheet glass locally. As a first-of-its-kind manufacturing plant in Uganda, the project aims to reduce dependence on imported glass products while promoting industrialization and value addition to local mineral resources. The availability of high silica content sand makes the location ideal for producing high-quality glass products for both domestic and regional markets.
Project Location:
Masaka District (Dimu Beach)
Lead Agency/ Project Promoter:
Uganda Investment Authority
Contact
Uganda Investment Authority
Name: Adam Mutebi
Email: amutebi@ugandainvest.go.ug
Telephone: +256 414 301 000
Current Status/ Stage of Project:
Greenfield
Actions Required/ Implementation Arrangements/ Contract Type:
Public Private Partnership arrangement involving equity and debt financing. Requires investor mobilization, technical design and plant construction
Availability of Pre-feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies, and other Studies:
Feasibility and technical studies may be required or available through UDC
Estimated Cost of the Project:
USD 44.6 million
Investment Required
Equity and Debt Financing
Project Financial Position:
Strong potential due to import substitution, availability of raw materials, and growing demand for glass products in the construction and manufacturing sectors
Period of Implementation:
Medium-term (phased development)
Remarks:
The project presents a strategic opportunity to develop Uganda’s glass manufacturing industry leveraging local silica resources. It will contribute to industrial growth, job creation, and reduced import dependency while positioning Uganda as a regional supplier of glass products.
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Country
Uganda
Location (s)
Masaka
Sector
Manufacturing & Industry
Sub Sector
Glass Industry
Investment Value Range
25-50 million USD
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