Product Specifications
Parameter Specification
Moisture Content ≤ 13.5% (ideal for export and long-term storage)
Purity ≥ 98% (clean, uniform kernels; minimal foreign matter)
Aflatoxin Level ≤ 10 ppb (complies with EAC & EU export standards)
Grain Size Medium to large, round kernels
Color Bright yellow or white, depending on variety
Odor Neutral, natural; free from chemical or musty smells
Broken/Damaged Grains ≤ 2%
Insect Damage Negligible; fumigated where necessary
Post-Harvest Handling & Packaging
Mechanically dried or sun-dried on tarpaulins to maintain quality
Stored in certified grain warehouses (EAGC/UGC)
Packaged in 50kg or 90kg polypropylene bags with labeling for traceability
Bulk shipment available in containers or trucks (10–28 MT)
Production & Export Potential
Annual production: ~2.8 to 4.6 million metric tonnes
Available from two major seasons per year (June–July, Nov–Dec)
Grown by over 1.2 million smallholders and cooperatives
Export destinations: Kenya, South Sudan, Rwanda, DRC, UAE
Why Invest in Ugandan Maize
High regional demand and price stability
Favorable agro-climatic conditions for year-round production
Emerging investments in grain handling, storage, and traceability tech
Access to regional markets under COMESA and EAC trade protocols