1 T/H Fish Feed Plant in DRC

Custom-designed Fish Feed Plant

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Application:

Production of feed for tilapia, catfish

Feed Specifications:

1.5-6 mm fish feed

Raw Materials:

Cassava, corn, rice bran, wheat bran, banana byproducts, peanut meal, palm kernel cake, maggots…

Production Capacity:

1 ton per hour

Type:

Fish Feed Plant

DRC Aquaculture Market

The DRC aquafeed market is shifting from start-up to growth. As tilapia and catfish farming expands, demand for quality feed is surging.

While the market currently relies on imports and small local mills, larger farms are now moving toward stable pellet feed. This opens a significant window for professional equipment and complete production line solutions.

The market faces two main hurdles: Supply and Cost.

• Supply: Local capacity is weak. High-quality feed is imported, making it expensive and unreliable.
• Cost: Raw material shortages and volatile protein prices keep production costs high.
• Technology: Outdated equipment and technology limit pellet quality and conversion rates. Additionally, farmers are price-sensitive and hesitant to adopt high-end feed.

With the Congo River basin’s aquaculture potential rising, the market is set for a structural upgrade.

The future lies in localization: building small-to-medium feed mills, introducing flexible pellet lines, and creating formulas that utilize local raw materials.

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Client Project Details

This project is a small but highly efficient fish feed production line, specifically designed for the DRC market. With a capacity of 1 ton per hour, it focuses on producing feed for tilapia and catfish.

Our core design philosophy is “Local Adaptation.”

We have customized the grinding, conditioning, and pelleting processes to handle local, unconventional raw materials such as cassava, banana by-products, palm kernel cake, and black soldier fly larvae. This ensures the stable production of sinking and floating feed with excellent water stability.

The feed production line uses a modular design. Clients can flexibly choose between a full one-time setup or a phased approach, based on their site size, power supply, and initial investment budget.

From grinding and mixing to pelleting, drying, cooling, and packing, the entire system is tightly integrated. It features a simple and intuitive interface. The design requires low maintenance skills, making it easy for local technical workers in the DRC to master quickly.

This project establishes a self-owned, sustainable, and cost-controlled local feed production system for the client.

It also provides ample room for future upgrades, whether for expanding capacity or adding other aquaculture species.

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Custom-Tailored Solution

No two customers have exactly the same aquatic feed production needs. In the aquaculture industry, different aquaculture species and fish growth stages have different requirements for feed pellet size and nutritional composition.

RICHI always puts the real needs of customers first. Before providing a feed production solution, we researched customers’ core pain points:

Which farming stage are you planning to target with your feed?

Do you plan to use ring-die pelleting or twin-screw extrusion?

For the post-extrusion coating system, are you considering spraying fish oil, lecithin, or a composite liquid additive?

Are your current customers mainly large-scale farms or distributors?

After discussing the details, we finalized the setup. As the client will source finished powder materials and has his own packaging equipment,

our aquatic feed plant design focuses on the following key production stages:

Mixing System

Extrusion System

Drying System

Spraying System

Cooling System

Mixing System

Blends various powder raw materials according to the formula, ensuring uniform nutrient distribution.

Extrusion System

Uses high temperature, high pressure, and screw extrusion to cook and shape the materials. This produces floating feed pellets that are uniform in size, water-stable, and highly digestible.

Drying System

Removes excess moisture from the extruded pellets to lower the water content. This prevents mildew and ensures the products are safe for storage and transport.

Spraying System

Evenly applies oils, vitamins, and amino acids onto the surface of the dried pellets. This enhances nutritional value and palatability while minimizing nutrient loss.

Cooling System

Cools the coated pellets down to room temperature, preventing caking and moisture absorption.

DRC Fish Feed Processing Factory Configuration

For the equipment manufactured by RICHI Machinery used in the DRC 1t/h fish feed production line, we provide a quality guarantee and lifelong after-sales service.

The main equipment used in this project includes a single shaft paddle mixer, wet type extruder, belt dryer, vacuum sprayer, and counter-flow cooler. And all of the above fish feed production equipment is custom-designed for this production line.

Mixing System

Single Shaft Paddle Mixer

Extrusion System

Wet Type Fish Feed extruder

Drying System

Mesh Belt Dryer

Spraying System

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Vaccum Sprayer

Cooling System

Counter-flow Cooler

Packaging System

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Complete Fish Feed Plant Delivery Process

Machine Production

After the customer confirmed the plan and signed the contract, our factory immediately began production.

During production, our engineers rigorously monitor every step—from material selection to assembly and commissioning—following unified quality standards to ensure reliable performance and stable operation.

At the same time, to let customers know the progress more, we regularly capture photos and videos of the equipment manufacturing process, showcasing key equipment and semi-finished products. In this way, customers can clearly see the whole process of step-by-step molding of the whole production line even if they are not on site.

Equipment Delivery

Once all fish feed production equipment is fully manufactured and the necessary accessories for the aquatic feed production line are prepared, we will arrange shipment according to the delivery schedule confirmed with you.

As a long-established manufacturer in the feed equipment industry, we have a mature global delivery system. Our feed production equipment has been successfully exported to over 140 countries and regions.

Whether your project is located in DRC or elsewhere, we can ensure the safe and timely delivery of the equipment to the project site through standardized logistics solutions and end-to-end tracking services.

Installation, Commissioning, and Training

After the equipment arrives at the customer’s project site, we offer flexible installation support options: You can install it yourself or have our engineers assist on-site.

For this project, the customers chose self-installation. To ensure a smooth installation, we provided detailed installation drawings in advance and provided online guidance. If any problems arise during installation, our technical team will timely provide solutions to get the line running smoothly.

After the feed production line is installed and commissioned, we provide customers with training, either online or on-site. This training covers equipment operation, routine maintenance, and production process management, ensuring safe and skilled use of the entire feed production line.

In addition, the feed production machinery used in our designed feed production projects comes with a warranty period. After installation, our after-sales service team will proactively monitor equipment operation. Even after the warranty expires, customers can still reach out anytime for expert support, and we’ll promptly supply any needed spare parts.

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Customer Evaluation and Project Operation Status

Recently, our after-sales department received feedback from the client:

“RICHI’s engineers asked very detailed questions before signing the contract, like whether we use dry or wet cassava, and about our site’s power supply and worker skills. Honestly, we hadn’t thought that deep about it before.

The final design is perfectly suited to our local conditions and is much better than the self-mixed feed we used to use.

We handled the installation ourselves with their remote guidance. Whenever we had issues, a quick video call solved everything. We are very satisfied overall.”

DRC Fish Feed Plant: Value and Trend

Building a feed plant in the DRC turns local waste into high-value feed, cutting costs and eliminating supply risks caused by imports.

With the rapid growth of local aquaculture, the market demands an upgraded supply chain. The future belongs to localized, flexible fish feed production lines that are specifically designed for unconventional raw materials.

Types of Feed Suitable for Production In DRC

In the DRC, given the local resources and market conditions, viable and scalable feed types must balance raw material availability, production difficulty, and market demand.

Overall, the following categories offer the greatest practical feasibility and commercial potential:

（1）Aquatic Feed (Priority)

It is best to start with basic sinking feed and gradually transition to floating extruded feed. This sector is highly compatible with “small and medium-sized pellet/extrusion production lines.”

Tilapia Feed

Catfish Feed

（2）Poultry Feed (Stable Demand)

Compared to aquatic feed, poultry feed has a more mature process and lower technical barrier, making it suitable for quick production. Both mash and pellet forms are available, with a focus on cost control and basic nutritional formulation.

Chicken Feed

（3）General Livestock Feed (Flexible Option)

These feeds have lower equipment requirements. They serve as a “supplementary product line” for initial projects, helping to improve equipment utilization and stabilize cash flow.

Pig Feed

Ruminant Concentrate

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Our Projects In Other Countries

The 1 t/h fish feed factory in DRC has been running smoothly until now. This case of stable operation is the embodiment of RICH’s strength in the field of aquatic feed equipment for many years. All along, we have been focusing on the research and development of fish feed production equipment and the whole line delivery, and our business map has covered many markets around the world, including Russia, Uzbekistan, Ecuador, the Philippines, Malaysia, America and other countries and regions. With our reliable equipment quality and comprehensive service, we’ve earned long-term trust from global customers.

If you are planning a fish feed production line or a fish feed mill, choose RICHI Machinery as your trusted partner. We will tailor professional equipment solutions and full-process technical assistance to help you launch operations quickly and achieve steady profits.

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RICHI Guarantee

RICHI Machinery began as a professional manufacturer in feed pellet machine, and has now developed into a comprehensive solution partner for both feed pellet equipment and complete pellet plant systems. We take great pride in our team’s expertise and skills—from technical sales to process design engineers, every member is committed to supporting our customers. You can confidently choose RICHI to elevate your business.

In the field of aquatic feed pelletizing equipment and full aquatic feed pellet production lines, we leverage our team’s extensive experience to accurately understand your process engineering needs, deeply solve practical challenges, and tailor-made reliable solutions that meet international high standards for you.

Custom Design

Every customer’s production needs are unique, so we offer full custom design services. From production capacity and raw material type to product specifications, each production line is tailored to the customer’s actual conditions, ensuring efficient layout, optimized performance, and flexibility for future expansion.

Extensive Experience

Founded in 2013, our company has years of experience in the feed machinery industry. Whether it’s a stand-alone feed production machine or a turnkey feed production project, we can provide the perfect feed production solution.

Professional Service Team

From early consultation to solution design, equipment production, and after-sales service, we have a highly comprehensive and professional team whose members are fully committed to completing the project.

Competitive Advantage

We have a production facility covering over 60,000 square meters, and customers can visit our factory at any time. Our equipment has been exported to over 140 countries and regions worldwide, with very high customer satisfaction.

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What Feed Processing Solutions Can We Provide?

We can design and build complete feed pellet production lines and turnkey feed pellet machines with capacities from 1 to 100 tons per hour for all types of aquatic organisms and animals.

Aquatic Feed Production Line

Fish, shrimp, crab, shellfish and other conventional aquaculture species and special aquatic animals