Uganda Industry Sectors

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Although an agricultural economy, Uganda’s industry sector contributes reasonably well to the country’s GDP. With 5% of the work force involved in this sector, it contributes 25.1% to the country’s GDP. Some of the most important industries include:[br]
  • Sugar
  • Brewing
  • Tobacco
  • Cotton textiles
  • Cement
  • Steel production 


Although an agricultural economy, Uganda’s industry sector contributes reasonably well to the country’s GDP. With 5% of the work force involved in this sector, it contributes 25.1% to the country’s GDP. Some of the most important industries include:[br]

  • Sugar

  • Brewing

  • Tobacco

  • Cotton textiles

  • Cement

  • Steel production 

This sector is being rebuilt to recommence production of construction materials including cement, corrugated roofing sheets, supportive rods and paint. Some of the home produced consumer commodities are plastics, soap, cork, soft drinks and beer. Already, cement manufacturers of the likes of Tororo Cement Ltd supply building and construction material to consumers across East Africa. 

Uganda Industry Sectors: Some Major Industries

Some of the major Uganda industries are as follows:

 

Telecommunications: Currently, the telecommunications sector in Uganda is one of the most liberalized sectors in Africa. This is the result of the government’s widespread economic reforms. Public telecommunication infrastructure remains primarily the domain of Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL), with the second source being Mobile Telecom Networks (MTN).

 

Electrical Power: As of 2009, Uganda’s electricity network is not well-maintained. Only 3%-5% of the population can access electricity, while several towns in the North suffer from frequent power cuts. Approximately 97% of the population has no access to electricity and more than 90% remains unconnected to the national grid. By 2025, Uganda will require 2,000 MW of electricity for the proper functioning of its industries and homes.

 

Mining: International interest in the country’s mineral potential has been rising since the country undertook initiatives to further develop its mining code. This industry had reached its zenith in the 1950s, when it accounted to 30% of the nation’s export income. Revenues from this industry increased to 48% between 1995 and 1997. Although Uganda has huge deposits of gold, tantalite, copper and cobalt, lack of sufficient exploration proves to be a major drawback.[br]

Oil and Gas: This East African country does not have a proven oil or gas source. However, there are signs of these resources in the western Rift Valley. Recently, Uganda joined hands with the Democratic Republic of Congo to survey possible oil reserves in the Lake District. The oil industry can be an important sector of Uganda’s economy since it is the biggest foreign exchange outflow item that supplies 82% of the economy’s commercial energy needs. 

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