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Tomato processing plant feasibility study — from capacity to committed scenario
A feasibility study is what turns an idea into a decision. MCF Technology delivers it before any equipment commitment: mass balance on real inbound °Brix, utilities and staffing, CAPEX schedule, operating cost, cash flow and a bankability assessment. If the numbers do not hold, the study says so — that is its purpose.
What MCF Technology supplies
- Raw material assessment: varieties, inbound °Brix, campaign window, logistics
- Mass and energy balance for the selected capacity
- Utilities sizing: steam, electricity, water, effluent
- CAPEX schedule and phasing options
- Operating cost model: energy, labour, packaging, maintenance
- Cash flow, EBITDA, payback, DSCR and sensitivity analysis
Typical outputs
- Committed technical scenario
- CAPEX and OPEX model
- Cash flow with DSCR
- Bankability assessment (A–D grade)
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tomato processing plant feasibility study — 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
Who engineers, installs and services it worldwide?
Request the technical-financial dossier
Capacity → CAPEX → payback
What the feasibility study fixes
The feasibility study converts the screening ranges below into one committed scenario, with mass balance, utilities, staffing and a bankable cash-flow model.
| 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 |
| 60 t/h fresh tomato | €8 – 11 million | 19 000 – 24 000 t/year of 30 °Brix paste | 20 – 26% of revenue | 4 – 5.5 years | 14 – 18 months contract-to-commissioning |
| 120 t/h fresh tomato | €14 – 19 million | 38 000 – 48 000 t/year of 30 °Brix paste | 22 – 28% of revenue | 3.5 – 5 years | 16 – 20 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 tomato processing plant feasibility study technologies
A complete tomato processing plant feasibility study 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.
- bankable business plan with DSCRThe financial output built on the feasibility study.
- tomato processing plant cost rangesScreening figures the study confirms or rejects.
- turnkey tomato processing plantTechnical scope the study is based on.
- MCF machines and process modulesEquipment catalogue used to build the mass balance.
Technical FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does the feasibility study contain?
Raw material assessment, mass and energy balance, plant layout concept, utilities sizing, CAPEX schedule, operating cost model, cash flow with EBITDA, payback and DSCR, plus a sensitivity analysis on °Brix, energy tariff and paste price.
Do I need it if I already have quotations?
Quotations price a scope; a feasibility study verifies that the scope produces a profitable, financeable plant. Without it, the mass balance, utilities and cash flow behind the quotation are unverified assumptions.
Which inputs must the client provide?
Available raw material and expected inbound °Brix, target product and packaging, site location with utility tariffs and, where known, the intended debt structure. Everything else is engineered by MCF.
How long does the study take?
Typically 3–6 weeks depending on how much raw-material and site data is already available.
Is the study reusable with a bank?
Yes — it is written to be submitted. The financial section carries the DSCR profile, break-even revenue and a bankability grade with the underlying risk matrix and document checklist.
What happens if the study is negative?
MCF reports it and proposes the corrective levers: different capacity, phased CAPEX, different packaging mix or a different campaign strategy. A rejected scenario before the order is far cheaper than a plant that cannot service its debt.
Next step
Request a feasibility study for your tomato processing plant feasibility study
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.