Feasibility study underway for Rwanda’s Tannery Park Project
Rwanda is progressing plans to establish a tannery park in the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, with a feasibility study set to conclude within three months.
Announced at the 17th Africa Leather Value Chain Annual Forum in Kigali (10–12 December), the study is set to define capital requirements, design specifications, and operational details for the $15.1 million project. The initiative aims to boost local leather processing and reduce dependency on imported hides and skins.
Alexis Kabayiza, Chief Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, underscored the project's significance during the forum, highlighting its potential to drive industrial growth.
The planned tannery park will include an integrated leather processing facility with effluent treatment systems. Officials stated that the feasibility study would guide investors and facilitate the production of leather goods such as shoes and belts, aligning with Rwanda’s industrialisation and value addition goals.
image - Alexis Kabayiza, Chief Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Trade and Industry
