Uganda’s manufacturing sector is dominated by small and medium enterprises (93.5%) with most mainly engaged in end-product assembly. The Government of Uganda is interested in having the sector producing finished products for export rather than the export of raw materials and semi-processed products.
Investment Opportunities
Uganda has a relatively young pharmaceutical industry. In 2010 Uganda's pharmaceutical market volume was about US$ 276 million – with 90% of the drugs being imported.
The ICT Services and the CRS Sector are quickly becoming critical drivers of economic growth in Uganda.
Uganda has the best potential in Africa for investment in the Agricultural sector. It’s agricultural sector presents multiple highly-profitable investment opportunities both for profit-oriented investments and partnerships.
Uganda is richly endowed with natural minerals ranging from metallic mineral resources such as gold, tantalite, uranium, rare earth elements; industrial minerals such as bentonite, kaolin, phosphate; gemstones such as beryl, emerald, opal, etc.
The transport sector has two subsectors namely Transport Infrastructure and Transport Services. Areas in which investment opportunities lie include: