Steel Materials Company (SMC) Ltd is a leading Rwandan agribusiness company specializing in maize processing, agricultural commodity aggregation, warehousing, logistics, and market linkage services. We partner with farmers, cooperatives, traders and institutional buyers to reduce post-harvest losses, increase value addition and strengthen food security through modern processing technologies.
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Building sustainable agricultural value chains through modern maize processing, warehousing, logistics and market access.
Steel Materials Company (SMC) Ltd is a registered Rwandan agribusiness company headquartered in Rwamagana District. We specialize in maize processing, agricultural commodity aggregation, warehouse storage, logistics and market linkage.
Our company works closely with farmers, cooperatives, traders, processors and institutional buyers to reduce post-harvest losses, improve food quality and create sustainable economic opportunities.
To become Rwanda's leading maize processing, storage and agricultural commodity management company.
To provide innovative, reliable and sustainable agricultural processing, storage and logistics solutions that improve food security and farmer incomes.
We provide modern agricultural processing, storage, logistics and market services that improve productivity, food security and farmer incomes.
Production of high-quality maize flour using modern milling technology.
Purchasing maize directly from farmers and cooperatives.
Modern storage facilities that preserve grain quality and reduce losses.
Efficient transportation connecting farms, warehouses and markets.
Inspection, grading, moisture testing and quality assurance services.
Connecting farmers with processors, wholesalers and institutional buyers.
Steel Materials Company is investing in a state-of-the-art maize processing plant designed to increase value addition, reduce post-harvest losses, create employment and strengthen Rwanda's food security.
The project will purchase maize directly from farmers, process premium maize flour, store grain in a modern warehouse and distribute finished products throughout Rwanda and the East African region.
Maize purchased from local farmers and cooperatives.
High-capacity milling and packaging equipment.
Modern storage facilities reducing post-harvest losses.
Reliable transportation to wholesalers, retailers and institutions.
| Investment Component | Amount (Frw) |
|---|---|
| Machinery & Equipment | 209,100,000 |
| Warehouse Construction | 229,750,000 |
| Processing Hall | 180,000,000 |
| Administration Block | 80,000,000 |
| Utilities & External Works | 48,520,000 |
| Truck | 68,000,000 |
| General Site Works | 21,600,000 |
| Working Capital | 40,000,000 |
| Total Project Cost | 1,014,970,000 |
