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Agro-Processing Plant Options for Nigerian Cassava, Palm Oil, Rice and Fruit

A starting point for Nigerian processors comparing plants for cassava, palm oil, rice, mango, pineapple, citrus and roselle before requesting a technical proposal.

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  • 26 products in 9 categories, listed for Nigeria
  • Engineering and manufacturing scope confirmed in the technical proposal

Kadali Africa Ventures Limited has offices in Accra, Ghana and Kano, Nigeria. This page lists the products the catalogue assigns to Nigeria, then the rest of the catalogue.

Processing in Nigeria

Nigeria's crop diversity and what it means for plant selection

Nigeria spans diverse zones, from mangrove and rainforest regions in the south to savannas and the Sahel in the north, and its climates range from tropical monsoon in the south to semi-arid Sahelian conditions in the north. Rainfall is far heavier on the coast than in the far north, so each zone supports different crops. Cassava, yam, plantain and maize are the staple food crops of the middle belt and the south, and the cassava-growing belt lies in the southeast, the southwest and the central area.

In the north, the land suits sorghum, millet, maize, cowpea, groundnut and cotton, while low-lying and seasonally flooded areas are increasingly used for rice. Cassava reaches households as gari, chips and flour, and fermented pastes, with starch as a further industrial route. Oil palm is grown by Nigeria's plantations, smallholders and processors, and the national horticultural research institute has added value to mango, citrus, pineapple and roselle, a hibiscus.

Possible users of plants like these include starch and flour producers, palm oil millers, juice and beverage makers, ingredient firms and cooperatives. Equipment may arrive through the Lagos Port Complex or the Tin Can Island Port Complex in Lagos State, or through the Rivers Port Complex and the Onne Port Complex in Rivers State, and then move inland by road.

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Products Relevant to Nigeria

26 of the 73 products in the catalogue are listed for Nigeria, in 9 categories: Herbal, Botanical & Nutraceutical Extraction (5), Essential Oils, Spices & Oleoresins (2), Fruit & Vegetable Processing (7), Starch, Flour, Edible Oil & Food Processing (3), Drying & Dehydration Systems (5), Cocoa, Shea, Palm Oil & Oilseed Processing (1), Cereals, Tubers & Sugar Processing (1), Specialty African Botanical & Natural Ingredients (1), Specialty Food, Beverage & By-Product Processing (1). The plants for Nigeria’s own raw materials come first. A listing is a catalogue listing, not a statement of demand or supply; the final configuration depends on your raw material, target product and capacity.

Cassava

Cassava is grown across the southeast, southwest and central areas, and moving from fresh roots to starch or dried flour is a route to longer shelf life; washing, grating and drying are the relevant steps.

Oil palm fruit

Oil palm is grown by plantations and smallholders, and palm bunches need handling soon after harvest, so sterilising, pressing and clarifying, followed by refining where required, are the steps worth discussing for millers.

Rice

Low-lying and seasonally flooded areas are increasingly used for rice, which is parboiled by partial boiling in the husk before milling to protect the grain from breaking; steaming and drying capacity is worth discussing.

Hibiscus (roselle)

Roselle, the hibiscus calyx, has had value added by Nigerian horticultural researchers, and aqueous extraction followed by concentration is the relevant sequence where an extract is wanted instead of dried calyces.

Mango, pineapple and citrus

Mango, pineapple and citrus are among the fruit crops on which Nigerian horticultural researchers have developed processed products; because fresh fruit is seasonal and fragile, extraction, pasteurisation and optional concentration are relevant to discuss for juice and pulp.

Also Listed for Nigeria

The rest of the catalogue

More Plants and Equipment, by Category

The other 47 products of the 73-product catalogue, by category. A product that is not listed for Nigeria is not ruled out: tell us your raw material and target product. Request a technical proposal

Planning a project in Nigeria

What to Settle Before You Ask for a Proposal

  • North and south differ sharply

    Climate runs from tropical monsoon in the south to semi-arid Sahelian conditions in the north, so the plant site should be matched to the crop; closed hot-air systems may suit humid southern conditions, while solar-assisted drying may suit the dry north.

  • Port and inland haulage

    Imported equipment may land at ports in Lagos State or Rivers State and then travel long road distances inland, so shipping dimensions and installation access should be planned early.

  • Power and utilities at site

    Steam, thermal oil and electrical supply conditions vary by location, so a proposal should state what the site provides and what the plant must generate itself, particularly for evaporation and refining duties.

Industries to read next

  • Agro & Food Processing Solutions

    Cassava, palm oil, rice and fruit cover most of the products mapped to Nigeria, from starch and flour to juice and parboiling, so agro-food processing is a natural grouping to start from.

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  • Herbal & Botanical Extraction Solutions

    Roselle and other botanicals suit extraction plants, which are relevant to ingredient makers who want concentrated extracts rather than only dried raw material.

    Read the industry page

  • Industrial Drying & Dehydration Solutions

    Dryers for cassava chips, spices, herbs and fruit are relevant because drying is a step in many Nigerian value chains, and the climate differs sharply between the coast and the far north.

    Read the industry page
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Your Nigeria Office in Kano State

Nigeria Office – Kano State

Kadali Africa Ventures Limited
13km Larabar Abasawa Road
Jogana, Kano State, Nigeria

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FAQ

Questions About Plants for Nigeria

What kind of plant suits cassava starch or flour production in Nigeria?

Both routes begin with root washing, peeling and grating. For flour the mash is dewatered, dried and milled; for starch the fibre is separated and the starch is washed and dried. State your root supply and whether you need starch, flour or both.

Can roselle hibiscus be extracted instead of just dried?

Yes, roselle is a botanical that can be processed beyond drying. Extraction plants use water or a suitable solvent, followed by concentration and drying of the extract. The right design depends on the target product, so describe the extract you want to make.

What does palm oil processing involve for Nigerian millers?

Palm oil milling generally involves sterilising bunches, stripping and digesting the fruit, pressing, and clarifying the oil, with refining as a further stage where edible-grade oil is needed. State your fruit supply and target oil grade; scope is confirmed in the technical proposal.

Does Kadali Africa Ventures have an office in Nigeria?

Kadali Africa Ventures Limited has offices in Accra, Ghana and Kano, Nigeria. Engineering and manufacturing scope for each product is confirmed in the technical proposal.

What should I send for a Nigeria project proposal?

Use the form on this page. Give your raw material, the product you want to make, the capacity and its basis (for example kg per hour or tonnes per day) and your site.

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Send your raw material, target product and capacity. We will come back with the process route and equipment scope for your project.

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