China Forestry International Development
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Founded Date January 1, 1900
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Sectors Administration
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Posted Jobs 8
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Company Description
China Forestry International Development Co., Ltd (CFID) is a major international forestry and manufacturing enterprise that established its Ugandan operations in 2017. The company operates a vertically integrated business model, managing vast tree plantations while maintaining a processing factory to add value to forest products locally. Its headquarters for Uganda are located at the Luzira Industrial Park in Kampala, and it maintains a significant industrial presence at the JunHui Factory in Kapeeka.
The company’s primary focus in Uganda is the sustainable management of pine and eucalyptus plantations, which now include over 40 established sites across more than 3,000 hectares. CFID specializes in resin extraction and wood processing, converting raw timber into high-demand products such as plywood and gum turpentine oil. These products are not only sold within the Ugandan market but are also exported globally to countries including China, India, and South Sudan, making the firm a key player in the nation’s export-led industrialization
As of early 2026, the company continues to expand its local workforce, which reportedly numbers over 800 employees in Uganda and roughly 9,000 across its regional operations in Tanzania and Mozambique. CFID is known for its Graduate Management Trainee programs, which target high-performing local graduates for roles in sales, plantation management, and administration. Through its commitment to local value addition and sustainable resource management, the firm serves as a significant link in the ongoing economic cooperation between China and Uganda.
- Plantation Management: Overseeing large-scale pine and eucalyptus estates to ensure a sustainable supply of raw timber and resin.
- Manufacturing: Operating industrial facilities like the JunHui Factory in Kapeeka to produce plywood and other wood-based construction materials.
- Chemical Processing: Utilizing resin extraction techniques to manufacture gum turpentine and related products for international industrial markets.
- Export and Trade: Managing a complex supply chain that exports Ugandan-made forest products to various Asian and African markets.
- Professional Development: Running structured recruitment and training programs to build local technical and managerial capacity.