China Forestry International Development Co., Ltd. is a private company operating primarily in Uganda and East Africa, with a focus on forestry-based industrial development. Here are the key points gathered from the sources:
Name: China Forestry International Development Co., Ltd. (CFID)
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Africa Shandong Industrial Park, Luzira, Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Forestry, agro-processing, wood products, and plantation management
Employees: Estimated between 500–1,000
Forestry development: Involved in sustainable management of forest plantations
Value addition: Processes plantation wood into various products, likely including timber, boards, or furniture components
Import/export: Imports machinery, tools, and other materials; exports processed wood and related products
Operations in Tanzania: Also appears to have operations in Iringa-Mafinga, a key forestry region in Tanzania
Actively recruits both skilled and unskilled labor in Uganda and Tanzania
Some job ads report wages like UGX 6,000/day for unskilled labor, though this is likely outdated or role-specific
Mixed reviews online — minimal transparency in corporate structure and limited publicly available financial information
Glassdoor lists low employee ratings, but with very few reviews