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Tomato paste plant in Nigeria — sachet packing and local concentrate production
Nigeria is the largest tomato paste market in West Africa and almost all of it is sachet. Two project types work: a rework and sachet packing plant fed with imported aseptic bulk, which starts producing within a year and runs 250–300 days, or a campaign plant in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina or Jigawa fed by contracted growers, which needs a reliable inbound tonnage before evaporation makes sense. MCF configures both, with the power and water assumptions Nigerian sites actually have.
What MCF Technology supplies
- Rework section: aseptic bulk emptying, standardization 22–28 °Brix, pasteurization, sachet and can filling
- Campaign section (optional): reception, washing, sorting, hot break, extraction, multi-effect evaporation
- Electrical design 415 V / 50 Hz with full generator backup, AVR and load shedding
- Water treatment for borehole water, wash-water recovery and effluent pre-treatment
- Steam generation on gas, LPG or diesel depending on site supply
- Multi-lane sachet lines (50–100 g) plus can formats for food service
- NAFDAC product registration support and SON / SONCAP documentation
- Installation, commissioning, operator training and spare-parts planning for remote sites
Typical outputs
- Sachets 50 / 70 / 100 g — the dominant retail format
- Cans 400 g – 4.5 kg for food service
- Standardized paste 22–28 °Brix
- Local concentrate 28–30 °Brix (campaign configuration)
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tomato paste plant nigeria — technical datasheet
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Technical data & process
Reference configuration, specifications, step-by-step process
Dimensions & layout
Footprint, clear height, functional zones, utilities and manning
CAPEX & payback
Indicative capacity / CAPEX / EBITDA / payback grid with assumptions
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Capacity → CAPEX → payback
Nigerian project — investment profile
Rework and sachet packing is the lower-risk entry; the same grid also frames the step up to a campaign plant with evaporation.
| Capacity | Turnkey CAPEX | Annual output | EBITDA | Payback | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kg/h finished product | €0.6 – 0.9 million | 1 500 – 2 200 t/year packed | 12 – 18% of revenue | 3 – 4.5 years | 7 – 9 months contract-to-commissioning |
| 1 000 kg/h finished product | €0.9 – 1.4 million | 3 000 – 4 400 t/year packed | 14 – 19% of revenue | 3 – 4 years | 8 – 10 months contract-to-commissioning |
| 2 000 kg/h finished product | €1.5 – 2.3 million | 6 000 – 8 800 t/year packed | 15 – 20% of revenue | 3 – 4 years | 9 – 12 months contract-to-commissioning |
| 3 000 kg/h finished product | €2.2 – 3.2 million | 9 000 – 13 000 t/year packed | 16 – 21% of revenue | 2.5 – 4 years | 10 – 13 months contract-to-commissioning |
| 5 000 kg/h finished product | €3.4 – 4.8 million | 15 000 – 22 000 t/year packed | 17 – 23% of revenue | 2.5 – 3.5 years | 12 – 15 months contract-to-commissioning |
Assumptions behind the figures
- 250–300 working days per year, 16–20 productive hours per day: the feedstock is stored aseptic concentrate, not seasonal fresh tomato.
- Inbound bulk paste at 36–38 °Brix in 220 L bag-in-drum or 1 000 L IBC, standardized in line to 22–28 °Brix.
- Finished product filled in tinplate cans, glass jars or sachets, with pasteurization and end-of-line packing included.
- CAPEX is turnkey scope: emptying station, mixing, standardization, pasteurizer, filler, closing, CIP, automation, installation, commissioning and training; civil works, land and bulk paste stock excluded.
- EBITDA and payback assume retail or food-service pricing of the packed product and no financing cost inside the operating margin.
- Nigerian project: 415 V / 50 Hz with full generator backup, borehole water treatment, gas / LPG / diesel steam generation, sachet formats 50–100 g.
- Import duties, SONCAP conformity, inland transport and civil works are excluded from the CAPEX range.
From range to committed scenario
Indicative engineering ranges used by MCF Technology for budget screening of rework projects, not a quotation and not the audited result of a specific plant. Final figures are fixed in the feasibility study, once inbound °Brix, packaging formats, utilities cost and working hours are confirmed.
Related processes
Explore related tomato paste plant nigeria technologies
A complete tomato paste plant nigeria project typically integrates pasteurization, sterilization, homogenization and aseptic filling. Follow the internal links below to deep-dive into each upstream and downstream stage engineered by MCF Technology.
- tomato paste sachet production line50–100 g sachets, the format that carries the Nigerian retail market.
- tomato paste rework lineLower-risk entry: packing from imported aseptic bulk, 250–300 days a year.
- turnkey tomato paste plant in AfricaWeak grids, water treatment, 40–45 °C ambient design and local financing.
- tomato paste plant in GhanaComparable West African project with sachet and small-can packing.
Technical FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Rework or full campaign plant for Nigeria?
A rework and sachet line is the lower-risk entry: it does not depend on harvest volatility, runs 250–300 days a year and costs €0.6–3.2 million depending on capacity. Evaporation is justified only with contracted inbound tonnage and post-harvest logistics able to feed the reception daily.
How is unreliable grid power handled?
The electrical design assumes generator-based operation with automatic transfer, voltage regulation and staged restart of the thermal section; energy cost per tonne is then calculated on the actual fuel or gas tariff.
What about water quality?
Borehole water is treated (filtration, softening, disinfection) before dilution use; wash and cooling water is recovered in loops and effluent is pre-treated before discharge.
Which certifications are required?
NAFDAC registration for the finished product and SON/SONCAP conformity for imported equipment; machines are CE-marked with EHEDG hygienic design and AISI 304L/316L food-contact surfaces.
What is the indicative CAPEX?
Rework and sachet packing: €0.6–0.9 million at 500 kg/h, €2.2–3.2 million at 3 000 kg/h. Full campaign plant: from €4.5–6.5 million at 30 t/h fresh tomato. Turnkey process scope, civil works and land excluded.
Does MCF prepare bankable documentation?
Yes: mass balance, CAPEX schedule, utilities cost, EBITDA, DSCR and payback in the format Nigerian banks and development finance institutions expect.
Next step
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