Rice

Overview

Rice at Imena Commodities

Rice is a staple food across all the markets Imena Commodities serves, and imports still meet a large share of regional demand. As we bring more of our 15,000 secured hectares into production, rice forms a central part of our diversification plan for the seasons ahead.

Why Rice

The case for this crop

Persistent regional supply gap currently filled by imports
Northern Uganda offers suitable conditions for upland rice production
Complements our cereal portfolio and spreads seasonal risk
Strong demand from both household and institutional buyers

The Market

Where it goes

Urbanisation across East Africa continues to lift rice consumption year on year. Local production that meets quality standards finds ready buyers in Kampala and across borders in South Sudan, Rwanda and the eastern DR Congo.

Rice: programme at a glance
Status	Diversification phase, following the maize and soya programme
Land	Allocated from our 15,000+ secured hectares
Approach	Mechanised production consistent with our core programme
Seasons	Aligned to Uganda's two annual growing seasons

Explore our other crops: Maize · Soya · Sesame · Chia Seeds

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