Permanent Secretary and Officers from MTIC Visit to the British High Commission
The Permanent Secretary and officers from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives paid a courtesy call to the British High Commissioner Kate Airey in Kampala. Discussions on how to strengthen trade relations between Uganda and UK. UK is one of Uganda’s trading partners. The top 5 goods imported to the UK from Uganda in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2022 were: 05 – Vegetables & fruit (£6.7 million), 07 – Coffee, tea, cocoa (£3.2 million), 29 – Other crude animal & vegetable materials (£1.4 million), 22 – Oil-seeds & oleaginous fruits (£700 thousand), 9 – Unspecified goods …
Delegates from Korea pay a courtesy call to the Ministry
Delegation from Korea headed by Mr Kim Yunil, Secretary to the President of Korea for Future policy paid a courtesy call to the Ministry. They were received by Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and Ms. Geraldine Ssali the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry. Discussion were about the world Expo 2030 in Busan City and the upcoming Korean – African Leaders Summit 2024. …
Visit to the Kawumu Tannery factory
The Ministry staff led by the Comissioner BDQA Dr Joshua Mutambi accompanied a COMESA delegation for incredible visit to the Kawumu Tannery, a government owned state-of-the-art leather factory in Kawumu village, Luweero district. Kawumu Tannery was established with the following objectives which include adding value to leather, substituting the importation of leather products into the country and to promote exports of leather products.The craftsmanship and attention to detail of the workers was truly impressive. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is so proud to support and promote the leather industry in our region. The delegation full of experts in …
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT External Trade (Restriction of Importation and Exportation of Goods) Order, 2022.
Under sections 3 and 4 of the External Trade Act, Cap.88), In exercise of the powers conferred to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, The Minister may from time to time by statutory order prohibit the import of any class of goods without a licence granted under this section. Restriction on certain imports. (i) No licence shall be granted by the Minister for the import of any import restricted goods if in his or her opinion the import of the goods would or would be likely to prejudice any agreement or arrangement in respect of external or internal trade …
PUBLIC UNVEILING OF THE SPECIAL PREFERENTIAL TARIFF TREATMENT OF UGANDA’S EXPORTS TO THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
On 18th November Uganda and China Unveiled the Special Preferential Tariff Treatment for Uganda’s Exports to the People’s Republic of China at Hotel Africa Kampala, Uganda. Trade volumes between China and Uganda have been in on an upward trajectory, Uganda’s exports to China has remained remarkably low. Our figures show that the country’s exports to China consisting mainly of unprocessed agricultural products has increased from US$0.28million in 2000 to US$36.19million in 2022. On the other hand, the value of China’s exports to Uganda has increased from US$31.4million to US$ 1.3billion consisting mainly of industrial machinery and construction during the same …
Unveiling of Special Preferential Tariff Treatment for Uganda’s Exports to the People’s Republic of China
China’s SPT – List of Products covered Rules of origin and Related Implementation Procedures …
DTIS UPDATE STUDY 2021
Background a) The Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) is a country specific evidence-based trade analytical work that helps countries identify priorities to guide their trade agendas, reveal constraints to trade integration and advise on key action areas. b) Uganda’s first DTIS was carried out in 2005, validated by stakeholders and adopted by Cabinet in 2007. Implementation of the action matrix for the first DTIS resulted in the formulation of the first National Trade Sector Development Plan (NDP) 2011-2015 and greatly informed the development of the trade chapter in the first National Development Plan (NDP)-2010/11-2014/15. c) The DTIS was revised in …
The UMA 28th Uganda International Trade Fair 2022
The Uganda Manufacturers Association held its 28th Uganda International Trade Fair, the first in two years, following the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The UMA 28th Uganda International Trade Fair started on 3rd to 10th October 2022 under the theme, “Business recovery by harnessing local sourcing and deepening value chains integration” at UMA Show Grounds. The Trade Fair attracts local and international manufacturers, traders, distributors from all sectors of the economy; with an average of 300,000 visitors. The public awareness of the exhibitors arising out of their participation has resulted in the growth of numerous brands and companies that …
Kigezi Investment Summit and launch of the Kisoro Industrial & Business Park held
The Kigezi Investment and Free Zone Summit was organised by Uganda Investment Authority to show case the industrialisation potential in Kigezi Sub Region with emphasis on Kisoro District where an estimated 600 acres of land was offered by Kisoro District Local Government to establish one of the 25 Industrial and Business Parks across the country.The summit was held under the theme”Mobilization Of Domestic Investment For Proseprity And Regional Integration“. Specific Investment Opportunities: Agro processing (Potato value addition, Honey processing, Juice Processing) Rice farming Dairy production Tourism Coffee Tea Objectives of the Investment Summit Promote Investment Profiles/Business Cases in Kigezi Region …
The Ministry receives support for Uganda Accreditation Services from Development Partners.
The Ministry is in the process of implementing the National Accreditation Services. The key activities to implement the National accreditation systems include; i. Development of the management system documentation to operationalize provision of accreditation of conformity assessment system. ii. Development, registration and gazette of the Uganda National Accreditation Services (UGANAS) Logo. iii. Development and registration of the UGANAS website. iv. Awareness creation on accreditation to the public about the importance and benefits of accreditation in supporting market access, technology adaptation, efficiency in manufacturing process, research and innovation. The Ministry has received the following support from Development Partners as below; JOINT …
