Agriculture & Agribusiness· High priority

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.

Investment range: USD 16.5 Million
Expected ROI: 17-24% annually
Timeline: 24-36 months
Market size: 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

Market growth rate: 12% annually
Current export value: Import substitution + regional exports
Employment potential: 380+ direct jobs
Payback period: 5-7 years

Government incentives

10-year tax holiday in industrial parks
0% import duty on processing machinery
Agricultural inputs exempt from VAT

Required licenses and permits

Food Processing License
Environmental Impact Assessment
Investment License

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