AgriBusiness Brochure CIF 2022

Agribusiness | JAMAICA

JAMAICA

Name of Project: Bamboo Bio Products Project

Private Sector

- First fully integrated bamboo pulp mill globally - Sustainable agro-ecological-industrial model utilising locally grown bamboo through a diverse sourcing structure of company owned lands and managed bamboo farms across the island. - Storage and processing of bamboo on site into conventional air dried and fluffy pulp used in a variety of products including: tissue, paper towels, diapers and PPE masks. - Agriculture and Food: multi-sectoral project involving agricultural production, manufacturing and storage and by products with logistic support for access to export markets. - Cooperative model, small famer groups will supply the BBP production facility and aid the development of the local bamboo industry. - Feasibility study and cost benefit analysis completed.

Mode of Investment: Establishing a Joint Venture

Investment amount required in US$: Earthworks & Off-Site Infrastructure:

USD $46.23 million Onsite Construction Infrastructure: USD $144.380 million Developer Equity: 50% and 70% for different scenarios Interest Rate: 7% tested 9% Repayment Period: 10 yrs & tested 15 and 20 yrs for phase 1

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