Membership: Currently, our membership comprises eight fish processing firms, with locations including one in Jinja, six in Kampala, and one in Entebbe. The “Quality Assurance Managers Association” (QAMA) is an affiliated association of UFPEA, consisting of Quality Assurance Managers within the industry. They collaborate to ensure a harmonized approach to fish quality and safety issues.
Operational Facilities: We boast eight state-of-the-art processing plants that are currently in operation. These facilities collectively employ about 32,000 workers, with more than 90% being Ugandan citizens.
Societal Impact: Our industry has a broad societal impact, benefiting over 5 million Ugandans who derive income for their livelihoods. Additionally, we contribute significantly to the national economy by exporting over an average of 29,000 metric tonnes of fish products annually to international markets, generating export revenue of USD 116 million per year on average.