2 T/H Single Screw Fish Feed Pellet Production Line in Poland
Fish Feed Production Line (Customized Design)
Producing carp and trout feed
Feed Specifications:
3-6 mm
Raw Materials:
Wheat, corn, rye, barley, rapeseed meal, pea protein, soybean meal, fish meal, shrimp meal, krill meal, spirulina…
Production Capacity:
2 T/H
Type:
Custom-designed fish feed plant
Market Insights: Poland’s Aquaculture & Fish Feed Pellet Machine Market
Poland’s aquatic feed market is growing steadily, primarily serving traditional cold-water fish farming, such as Carp and Trout. Driven by the European focus on sustainable farming and feed quality, local Polish companies are reducing their reliance on imported feed and building robust local production systems.
Consequently, there is a clear rise in demand for automated aquatic feed production lines. Key equipment—including twin-screw extruders for both sinking and high-stability floating feed, micro-grinding units, and post-coating systems—is becoming standard in new projects.
However, as the market develops, the industry faces mounting pressure from costs and supply.
Core protein ingredients like fish meal and soybean meal are heavily import-dependent. Furthermore, with the EU’s continuously rising standards for environmental protection, food safety, and sustainable production, traditional production methods can no longer meet market demands.
Driven by these trends, Poland’s aquatic feed market is set to upgrade towards higher quality, functionality, and green production.
Beyond standard feed, demand for functional formulas containing probiotics and enzymes is rising. This requires advanced liquid addition systems, vacuum coating equipment, and precision control technologies.
Furthermore, as the EU pushes for low-emission and green manufacturing, intelligent production equipment that saves energy, protects the environment, and utilizes alternative raw materials will be the key focus for future factory upgrades in Poland.
Client Project Details
Driven by the rising demand for quality feed in Poland—especially for carp and trout—one of our clients embarked on a mission to build a modern, localized fish feed production line. Their goal was clear: reduce reliance on imports and meet the specific needs of the cold-water fish market, from sinking to high-stability floating feeds.
Tailored for Complex Recipes
The project faced a key challenge: handling a mix of local grains (wheat, corn, rapeseed) alongside high-value imports like fish meal and soybean meal. To ensure perfect uniformity and stability for these high-protein, high-oil formulas, RICHI Machinery delivered a comprehensive solution featuring a micro-grinding system, automatic batching, and a twin screw extruder.
Engineered for European Standards
To meet strict European standards for quality and eco-friendliness, we integrated an automatic drying and cooling system, vacuum coating, and a PLC intelligent control system. This automation not only enhances the palatability and oil uniformity of the feed but also enables the production of advanced functional feeds.
Future-Ready Flexibility
The line is designed for flexibility, capable of producing various sinking and slow-sinking pellets. It is also built with an upgrade path, ready for the client to develop low-fish-meal formulas and high-value functional products in the future.
Custom-Tailored Solution
RICHI always puts the real needs of customers first. Before providing a fish feed production line solution, our engineers conducted a detailed consultation with the client:
Local raw materials: Supply stability and formula ratios
Utilities and facility basics: Power, steam, gas, and plant conditions
Automation level and labor requirements
Product positioning and target markets
Production capacity and future expansion plans
Packaging, storage, and logistics solutions
The fish feed pellet plant we designed for them mainly includes the following process stages:
Raw Material Processing System
Tailored for Poland’s raw material profile—domestic wheat, corn, and rapeseed meal mixed with imported high-protein ingredients like fish meal and soybean meal—this system features precision grinding and stable conveying. This ensures excellent mixing uniformity and consistent extrusion performance.
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Smart Batching & Mixing System
The system automatically and precisely proportions various raw materials and micro-additives based on formulas for different fish species (such as Carp and Trout). This minimizes human error and enhances the stability of high-protein feed formulas.
02
Extrusion System
To meet the Polish market’s demand for sinking, slow-sinking, and high-stability floating feed, this project utilizes a single-screw extrusion process. It stably produces cold-water fish feed of various densities and sizes, perfectly compatible with high-protein and high-oil formulas.
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Drying System
Adopting a uniform, low-temperature drying method, this system reduces energy consumption while effectively controlling pellet moisture content, thereby improving the storage stability of the finished product.
04
Spraying System
To meet the production needs for functional feed and high-oil formulas, the system is equipped with post-coating technology. It ensures the uniform application of oils, vitamins, and functional additives, enhancing both palatability and nutrient adhesion.
05
Cooling System
This system rapidly cools the pellets and removes powder impurities. It ensures the fish feed pellets have an intact surface and uniform density, meeting the strict packaging and transportation standards of the European market.
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Packaging System
Designed for future sales to local farms and the broader European market, the packaging system supports automatic weighing and packaging in various specifications. It boosts packaging efficiency while reducing labor input and errors.
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Automated Control System
The entire production line is equipped with a PLC intelligent control system. It provides centralized monitoring of key processes—including batching, extrusion, drying, and coating—ensuring stable, continuous production while lowering operational pressure caused by high labor costs in Europe.
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Poland Fish Feed Pellet Plant Configuration
For the 2 t/h fish feed plant project in Poland, all the equipment on this line was independently developed and manufactured by RICHI Machinery. We offer quality guarantees and lifetime after-sales service.
The equipment used in this project includes a hammer mill, a twin shaft paddle mixer, a 2t/h wet type fish feed extruder, a mesh belt dryer, a vaccum sprayer, a stainless steel cooler and one ton bag scale. These fish food production equipment were custom-designed to meet the production capacity of the line.
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Crushing System
Hammer Mill
02
Mixing System
Two Shaft Paddle Mixer
03
Extrusion System
2 T/H Single Screw Fish Feed Extruder Machine
04
Drying System
Mesh Belt Dryer
05
Spraying System
Vaccum Sprayer
06
Cooling System
stainless steel cooler
07
Packaging System
Ton Bag Scale
08
Automated Control System
Electrical Control Cabinet
Complete fish feed Making Machines 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 & shrimp 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.
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.
Upon the completion of installation and commissioning, we provide on-site or remote training covering equipment operation, maintenance, and production management. This ensures our clients achieve stable production quickly.
Furthermore, we offer comprehensive after-sales service and spare parts support. Even after the warranty period, clients can always access our technical assistance, guaranteeing the long-term stable operation of the equipment.
Customer Evaluation and Project Operation Status
“This aquatic feed line is running very smoothly. The sinking feed has achieved the perfect shape and uniformity we expected. Since we use a wide variety of raw materials—including local grains and imported fish meal—the RICHI engineers gave us highly targeted advice during configuration and commissioning.
Compared to our previous setup, the automation is much better. The batching and extrusion processes are stable, and we’ve significantly reduced labor costs. The project went smoothly from installation to production. If we expand our capacity in the future, we definitely look forward to cooperating with RICHI again.”
Poland Fish Feed Plant: Value and Trend
This fish feed plant has boosted the local production capacity for high-quality aquatic feed in Poland, reducing reliance on imports and ensuring a stable supply for the cold-water fish market. As European aquaculture moves toward high quality, functionality, and sustainability, Poland’s feed production will increasingly focus on high-protein formulas, intelligent control, and energy-saving, eco-friendly technologies.
As European aquaculture moves toward high quality, functionality, and sustainability, Poland’s feed production will increasingly focus on high-protein formulas, intelligent control, and energy-saving, eco-friendly technologies.
Ideal Feed Types Suitable for Production in Poland
Poland has a strong foundation in livestock and aquaculture, featuring diverse market demand and a robust industrial supply chain. It is an ideal location for producing the following types of feed:
(1) Poultry Feed
As a major European exporter of poultry meat, Poland has a highly developed broiler industry with stable, long-term demand. This makes it suitable for establishing:
Livestock and poultry feed pellet lines
Concentrate and premix production lines
Large-scale automated compound feed plants
Broiler feed
Layer feed
Duck and Goose Feed
(2) Swine Feed
Poland is one of Europe’s traditional pig farming nations with a large swine feed market. There is rising demand in recent years for functional and health-focused feed.
Piglet Feed
Nursery Feed
Finisher Feed
Sow Feed
(3) Pet Food
Poland is one of the fastest-growing markets for pet food processing in Europe. With proximity to major consumer markets like Germany and France, it enjoys significant locational advantages for export.
Dog Food
Cat Food
Pet Extruded Foods
(4) Aquatic Feed
Poland is rich in inland waters and has a solid foundation for cold-water fish farming.
Carp Feed
Trout Feed
Catfish Feed
(5) Biomass Pellets
Although biomass pellets are not feed, Poland is a key market for biomass energy in Europe with abundant resources in timber and agricultural by-products. Adding a biomass pellet line alongside a feed plant allows for comprehensive raw material utilization, significantly boosting overall factory profitability.
Our Projects in Other Countries
For 30 years, RICHI has specialized in fish feed making machine, driven by tech and backed by service. We create flexible solutions deployed successfully worldwide – Russia,Uzbekistan, the US, Norway,Iran, Ecuador, the Philippines – adapting to various climates, ingredients, and aquaculture requirements.
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.
Custom Design
Extensive Experience
Professional Service Team
Competitive Advantage
Feed Production Lines We Can 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.
Fish, shrimp, crab, shellfish and other conventional aquaculture species and special aquatic animals
Pet food production line
Cats, dogs, hamsters, turtles…
Poultry & Livestock feed production line
Chicken, duck, goose, pigeon, pig…
ruminant feed production line
Cattle, sheep, horses, deer, camels…
Multi-functional feed production line
Flexible switching between multiple categories
