🏗️ Types of Cement in Uganda: Uses, Prices, Local Manufacturers & Imports

 

Summary:

 

Uganda’s construction sector relies heavily on various types of cement for residential, commercial, and infrastructure development. This guide explores commonly used cement types, their uses, current prices, which companies manufacture them locally, and which types are typically imported.

 

1. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)

 

Description:
Most widely used cement in general construction.

Uses:

• • Foundations

  • Beams and slabs

  • Columns

  • Roadworks

 

Local Manufacturers:

• • Tororo Cement Ltd

  • Hima Cement Ltd

  • Simba Cement Uganda Ltd (National Cement Factory)

 

Price (50kg bag):
UGX 30,000 – UGX 35,000

 

 

Imported?
Rarely. Most OPC used in Uganda is produced locally.

 

 

2. Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)

Description:
Blended with pozzolanic materials for better chemical resistance and lower carbon footprint.

Uses:

• • Masonry

  • Plastering

  • Water-retaining structures

Local Manufacturers:

• • Tororo Cement

  • Hima Cement

  • Simba Cement

 

Price (50kg bag):
UGX 28,000 – UGX 32,000

 

Imported?
No – widely produced in Uganda.

 

3. Rapid Hardening Cement (RHC)

 

Description:
Designed to gain strength faster than standard OPC.

Uses:

• • Precast concrete

  • Quick repairs

  • Fast-track construction

 

Availability in Uganda:
Limited local production; often imported on demand from:

• • Kenya

  • India

  • China

 

Price (50kg bag):
UGX 36,000 – UGX 40,000

 

Imported?
Yes, primarily for large commercial or infrastructure projects.

 

4. Sulphate-Resistant Cement (SRC)

 

Description:
Resistant to sulphate attack; used in chemically aggressive environments.

Uses:

• • Sewer lines

  • Foundations in saline soil

  • Marine structures

 

 

Availability:
Not commonly manufactured in Uganda. Often imported based on project requirements.

Import Sources:

• • South Africa

  • Egypt

  • United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 

 

Price (50kg bag):
UGX 40,000 – UGX 45,000

 

5. White Cement

Description:
Aesthetic and architectural cement used for finishes and design elements.

Uses:

• • Wall finishes

  • Decorative flooring

  • Tile grouting

 

Local Production:
Not produced in Uganda. All white cement is imported.

 

Import Sources:

• • Turkey

  • India

  • Egypt

Price (40kg bag):
UGX 60,000 – UGX 80,000

 

 

🏢 Main Cement Manufacturers in Uganda

 

 

🌍 Cement Types Commonly Imported

 

 

🛒 Buying Tips in Uganda

 

• • Buy from authorized distributors for quality assurance.
  • For large projects, request bulk pricing or delivery from manufacturers.
  • Avoid buying from unverified roadside vendors – risk of adulteration.

 

📌 Final Thoughts

 

Uganda has a strong local cement manufacturing base for general construction needs, but specialty cements (like white cement, SRC, and RHC) are still mostly imported. Understanding what you need and where to source it from can save you time and money in your project.

 

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