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30 t/h tomato processing plant — entry industrial line with aseptic filling
A 30 t/h line is the smallest configuration that still behaves like an industrial tomato plant: continuous hot break, one evaporation train and aseptic filling for export-grade bulk paste. It is the size chosen by regional producers moving from seasonal packing to concentrated paste.
What MCF Technology supplies
- Reception, washing, sorting: 30 t/h fresh tomato
- Hot break 85–95 °C with enzyme inactivation
- Single falling-film double or triple effect evaporation train
- One aseptic filling head: 220 L bag-in-drum or 1 000 L IBC
- CIP station, steam and cooling utilities sized for one train
- SCADA supervision with remote assistance
Typical outputs
- 30 °Brix tomato paste in drums or IBC
- Passata as secondary campaign
- Diced tomato (optional module)
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30 t/h tomato processing plant — technical datasheet
A real engineering datasheet, not a brochure: the same data published on this page, formatted for your technical and financial review.
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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From idea to commissioned plant, in one engineering path
Every commercial page on this site is connected to the same working method: process engineering, capacity sizing, CAPEX and a bankable financial plan over 3–10 years are produced together, not in sequence by different suppliers.
01 · Idea
Is this factory feasible in my country, with my product and my formats?
Start from the guided configurator02 · Engineering
Which capacity, process and utilities does my line actually need?
Compare technologies and lines03 · Investment
What does it cost, what does it return, and is it bankable?
Run the ROI simulator04 · Purchase
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Capacity → CAPEX → payback
30 t/h tomato line — investment profile
Entry industrial size for a regional producer or a first export campaign, with a single evaporation train and one aseptic filling head.
| Capacity | Turnkey CAPEX | Annual output | EBITDA | Payback | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 t/h fresh tomato | €4.5 – 6.5 million | 9 000 – 12 000 t/year of 30 °Brix paste | 18 – 24% of revenue | 4.5 – 6 years | 12 – 15 months contract-to-commissioning |
Assumptions behind the figures
- Campaign of 90–110 days per year, 20–22 productive hours per day.
- Hot break line, evaporation to 28–30 °Brix, aseptic filling in 220 L bag-in-drum or 1 000 L IBC.
- Yield 5.5–6.5 t of fresh tomato per tonne of 30 °Brix paste, depending on inbound °Brix.
- CAPEX is turnkey scope: process equipment, automation, installation, commissioning and training; civil works and land excluded.
- EBITDA and payback assume export bulk paste pricing and no financing cost inside the operating margin.
From range to committed scenario
Indicative engineering ranges used by MCF Technology for budget screening. Final CAPEX, EBITDA and payback are fixed only in the feasibility study, once inbound °Brix, campaign length, utilities cost and target packaging are confirmed.
Related processes
Explore related 30 t/h tomato processing plant technologies
A complete 30 t/h tomato processing plant 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.
- 60 t/h tomato processing plantNext capacity step with triple-effect evaporation.
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- tomato paste process lineHot break, evaporation and aseptic filling explained step by step.
- feasibility study for a tomato plantMass balance, utilities and bankability before the order.
Technical FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much fresh tomato does a 30 t/h line consume per campaign?
About 55 000–70 000 t of fresh tomato over 90–110 days at 20–22 productive hours per day, which converts to roughly 9 000–12 000 t of 30 °Brix paste depending on inbound °Brix.
Is one evaporation train enough?
Yes at this capacity. A single falling-film train handles 30 t/h with acceptable steam consumption; a second train only makes sense if the plant plans to double capacity within a few years, in which case utilities are pre-sized.
What plot size and utilities are required?
Indicatively 2 500–4 000 m² of covered process area, 8–12 t/h of steam, 900–1 400 m³/h of cooling water on a closed circuit and 600–900 kW of installed electrical power. Final figures come from the feasibility study.
How many operators per shift?
Typically 8–12 people per shift including reception, process, filling and quality control, plus maintenance on a day shift.
Can the line be upgraded later?
Yes. Reception, CIP and automation are specified with headroom so a second evaporation train and a second aseptic head can be added without rebuilding the plant.
What is the lead time?
12–15 months from contract to commissioning, assuming civil works progress in parallel with equipment manufacturing.
Next step
Request a feasibility study for your 30 t/h tomato processing plant
MCF Technology delivers worldwide — engineering, installation, commissioning and after-sales service on every continent. Send us your throughput target and destination country and we will reply with a preliminary sizing and quote.