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Ugandan exporters eyeing $2 trillion Halal global market
newVision, 16th August 2025
The Government projects that Halal-certified beef exports to the Middle East could reach sh4.1trillion (approx.$1.09b) by 2030, while agriculture value chain exports could more than double to sh13.3trillion (approx.$3.5b).
(Credit: Eddie Ssejjoba)By Eddie Ssejjoba Journalists @New Vision
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Uganda aims to expand its halal exports, particularly beef & other agricultural products, to the growing global halal market, which is worth trillions of dollars.
Food and beverage exporters in Uganda have been urged to utilize the new opportunities that have opened doors to the halal global market estimated at over $2 trillion. Uganda aims to expand its halal exports, particularly beef & other agricultural products, to the growing global halal market, which is worth trillions of dollars. According to
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Uganda Plans to Export Food to Saudi as Halal Assurance Institute Uganda Engages in GCC Accreditation Center
The Executive Director of the Halal Assurance Institute Uganda (HAIU), Mr. Ali Kalema, held a series of high-level and fruitful discussions aimed at fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing Halal certification standards for Ugandan and East African exporters.
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