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Briquette Press in Uganda

Briquetting Machine

Uganda is one of East Africa’s leading agricultural countries, producing abundant biomass resources such as coffee husks, rice husk, maize stalks, sugarcane bagasse, cassava waste, groundnut shells, banana residues, sawdust, and forestry waste. These agricultural and agro-industrial residues are excellent raw materials for manufacturing biomass briquettes (White Coal), providing a clean and renewable alternative to charcoal, firewood, and coal.

The country’s major industries—including tea and coffee processing, sugar mills, food processing, cement, textiles, and manufacturing—require reliable and cost-effective thermal fuel. Biomass briquettes offer high calorific value, lower emissions, and efficient combustion, making them ideal for boilers, furnaces, kilns, and other industrial heating applications.

Jay Khodiyar Machine Tools manufactures high-performance briquette press machines, along with complete biomass processing solutions including wood chippers, hammer mills, biomass dryer systems, and briquetting plants. Our binderless briquetting technology converts agricultural and forestry waste into high-density fuel briquettes without using chemical binders by utilizing the natural lignin present in biomass.

Biomass briquettes help industries reduce fuel costs, minimize agricultural waste, lower carbon emissions, and promote sustainable waste management. With Uganda’s growing focus on renewable energy and clean cooking fuels, biomass briquetting presents an excellent opportunity for industries and entrepreneurs to convert biomass waste into valuable renewable energy.

Biomass Availability by Region in Uganda
Region Major Biomass Resources
Central Region (Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Mpigi) Coffee husks, banana residues, sawdust, wood chips, agro-industrial waste
Western Region (Mbarara, Bushenyi, Kasese, Kabarole, Hoima) Coffee husks, tea waste, maize stalks, banana residues, forestry residues
Eastern Region (Jinja, Mbale, Iganga, Tororo, Soroti) Rice husk, sugarcane bagasse, maize stalks, cassava residues, groundnut shells
Northern Region (Gulu, Lira, Arua, Kitgum, Apac) Maize stalks, sorghum stalks, millet residues, rice husk, cassava waste
West Nile Region (Arua, Nebbi, Zombo, Moyo) Maize stalks, cassava residues, groundnut shells, forestry biomass
Southwestern Region (Kabale, Kisoro, Rukungiri, Ntungamo) Tea waste, coffee husks, banana residues, forestry residues, sawdust
Our Product Range
  • Briquetting Machines – Convert biomass waste into high-density biofuel briquettes.
  • Biomass Dryers – Reduce moisture content for efficient fuel production.
  • Wood Chipper Machines – Process wood logs and biomass into uniform chips.
  • Hammer Mills – Grind biomass into fine particles for briquetting and pelletizing.
  • Pellet Mills – Produce high-quality biomass pellets for industrial fuel applications.
  • Complete Waste-to-Energy Plants – Integrated solutions for converting agricultural and forestry waste into clean energy.

We are committed to delivering eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and cost-effective technologies that transform waste into valuable resources and contribute to a greener future.

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Our Product RangeProducts

Briquetting Machines, Biomass Dryers,
Wood Chipper Machines, Hammer Mill Grinding Machines, Biomass Pellet Mills, Complete Waste-to-Energy Plants, Material Handling & Conveying Systems, Customized Biomass Processing Solutions

Wood Chipper

Proudly standing among the top wood chipper manufacturers in the world, we deliver quality you can trust.

Hammer Mill

We are proud to be recognized as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hammer mill machines.
dryer
Dryer System
A leading manufacturer of biomass dryer systems, known for efficiency, reliability, and innovative design.
briquetting machine
Briquetting Machine
Trusted across industries, Jay Khodiyar leads in quality, service, and innovation as a top global manufacturer of briquetting machines.
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