Suppliers of Commodities

Growing the grain that feeds
East and Central Africa

Who We Are

An agricultural company with continental ambition

Imena Holdings Limited, trading as Imena Commodities, is an agricultural and livestock company registered under Ugandan law with deep roots in the DR Congo. Our purpose is direct: produce, transform and distribute food products, and develop agriculture and livestock at the continental level.

We are already farming in Northern Uganda, where thousands of hectares of fertile, arable land and a favourable growing season support the production of maize, soya, rice, sesame, chia, sorghum and sunflower. Our medium-term goal is to develop intensive agriculture across Uganda, DR Congo and the Central African Republic to help meet the food needs of the continent.

Farmland under preparation in Northern Uganda

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Our Products

Five focus crops, grown at scale

We concentrate on cereals and oilseeds with strong regional demand and proven performance in Northern Uganda's growing conditions.

Maize crop nearing harvest
2024 Priority

Maize

Our flagship crop, planted on more than 1,000 hectares. Maize anchors regional food security and feeds strong demand from millers and traders across East Africa.

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Soya plants with maturing pods
2024 Priority

Soya

Planted on more than 1,000 hectares, our soya supplies the fast-growing feed, oil and protein markets while improving soil fertility in rotation with maize.

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Rice crop in the field
Diversification

Rice

A staple in every market we serve. Rice forms part of our diversification plan as we expand plantings across our secured land in the seasons ahead.

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Sesame crop in flower
Diversification

Sesame

A high-value oilseed with established export channels. Sesame thrives in Northern Uganda and strengthens our rotation and revenue mix.

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Chia seeds after cleaning
Diversification

Chia Seeds

A premium crop for health-focused markets at home and abroad. Chia rounds out our portfolio with strong margins on modest hectarage.

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Grain in storage ready for delivery
Full Portfolio

And More to Come

Sorghum, sunflower and additional cereals are on our diversification roadmap as we bring more of our 15,000 secured hectares into production.

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Why Uganda

One of Africa's most supportive environments for agriculture

Stability

Uganda has been a stable country for more than 40 years, giving agricultural ventures the long horizons they need.

Favourable Policy

Government policy actively encourages agricultural investment, with the production and sale of agricultural products currently exempt from taxes.

Fertile Land

Enormous surfaces of fertile, arable land are available on long leases, with state structures that support investors who need more.

Intense Demand

Regional demand for food is estimated at four times the current supply, with Uganda feeding markets across the sub-region.

Partner with us to help feed a continent

We invite economic actors from the agricultural and financial industries to build a synergy with us: producing, processing and distributing food for a region in need.