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Uganda: The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has backed down from allowing bulk imports of cement into the country following price stabilisation. The market faced soaring prices in April 2018, according to the Daily Monitor newspaper. The ministry said that prices have returned to the level they were before the crisis.
Kampala Cement Co Ltd is a new Cement Manufacturer in Uganda. The plant has installed capacity of one million tons of cement under brand names of Nyati .
The increase, according to dealers, is a result of the weak shilling which has led to the increase of in puts most of which are imported. Retail prices across Kampala stand at between Shs29,500 and Shs30,000 up from Shs28, 500. Mr Patrick Mugenyi, the Hima Cement commercial manager, said: "The price has been driven by depreciation of the shillings against the dollar.
A bag of cement in Uganda is currently costing UGX50,000. The Handshake examines the implications of the increase in price of cement to the market.
Tororo Cement Limited is the largest manufacturing company of "Cement and Steel products" in Uganda. Tororo Cement Ltd is accredited under ISO 9001 for its quality production and process and ISO 14001 for its effective Environment and cleaner production.
10 days ago· Prices of cement in Uganda have been on the rise due to increased demand in the construction industry and statistics show that the cement sector expanded from 23 per cent to 30 per cent, with mega projects like Karuma and Isimba dam taking a bigger share of the supply.
9 days ago· Increased competition between Simba cement and Kampala cement is driving prices down in Uganda. A 50kilogramme bag now retails at an average price of from with some brands charging even lower. Before the entry of Simba cement and Kampala cement, Hima Cement and Tororo Cement have been the dominant market players in Uganda.
Uganda: Hima Cement, a subsidiary of Lafarlcim, is a building materials partner for the ongoing 600MW Karuma Hydropower project on the River Nile. The plant is being built by China''s SinoHydro Corporation at an estimated cost of around US The project was started in 2013 and it is scheduled to be completed in December 2019.
The price of cement is still high driven by high the cost of production. Electricity costs make up 40% of the total cost in cement production. The other challenges include: Ugandan cement is charged Excise duty tax, which for instance the Kenyan cement producers don''t pay,. Uganda also imports clinker, a major raw material, from Kenya.
Aug 20, 2015· Nassolo Racheal the Business Development Manager of East Africa Roofing system Ltd the parent company of Kadeco Concrete Ltd in Uganda explains that a Solid block is recommended for the wall fence and outside wall of the house while the hollow one is recommend for the room partitions and upper floors because they are lighter.
Uganda Cement price expected to drop with new plant. Uganda Cement price expected to drop with new plant. Monday, January 10 2011 Cement prices are expected to drop following the commissioning of a new plant by Hima Cement. current price of cement in uganda – Grinding Mill China. Tororo Cement Ltd – Build for Generations.
Meeting with cement manufacturers and wholesalers. On Tuesday 10 th April 2018 I met the 3 cement manufacturers (Hima cement, Tororo cement Kampala cement) and the wholesalers to establish the exact cause of the increased prices and to devise solutions. Causes of increased prices raised by the Manufacturers. Continued power outages affecting ...
Cement prices in Uganda have increased by UGX500011,000 (US) within a month, sparking a countrywide crisis in the building sector, according to the Daily Monitor. Pader District, some 411km from the capital Kampala, reported the highest price at UGX50,000 for a 50kg bag of cement. The ...
9 days ago· The entry of Simba Cement and Kampala Cement has increased competition among manufacturers in Uganda, driving down prices. A 50kilogramme bag now retails at an average price of Ush28,000 ( ...
Mar 30, 2014· Workers mix cement and sand at construction site in Kampala. The price of cement, one of the key ingredients of construction, is set to increase according to industry players.
Jun 21, 2018· Simba cement, the latest entrant in the Uganda cement industry recently promised that their advent to the Ugandan market would drive prices down to Shs 20,000/= per 50 kg bag, which has not yet happened and may not happen soon largely because of the structure of the cement manufacturing set up in the region.
New expansions could lead to a drop in cement prices. Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | The good news for Uganda''s cement industry is that it is headed towards increase in production in the next few months. The challenge, however, is that it could lead to a decline in prices .
Cement prices in Uganda have fallen 25 per cent in the last six months, dropping to UGX28,000/50kg bag (US/50kg bag) from UGX38,000/50kg bag. The drop in prices follows the recent boost in production capacity in the country, with a number of plant expansions and greenfield projects commissioned ...
After close to two months trading at Shs 50,000 per bag, cement prices have gone down stabilising at Shs 28,000 per bag at the moment. The development follows a statement by Trade and Industry minister Amelia Kyambadde who warned cement manufacturers that government would allow importation of cheap cement.
While requests for information from Kampala Cement and Hima Cement fell on deaf ears, Tororo cement chief marketing manager, Mr Alok Kala said on Monday that the price of a bag of cement .
Oct 18, 2019· A 50kilogramme bag now retails at an average price of from with some brands charging even lower as competition increases. Increased competition between Simba cement and Kampala cement is driving prices down in Uganda.
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