Opportunities for cassava processing business in the food emergency in Nigeria

On July 13th, 2023, Nigerian authorities declared a national emergency on food security because of the serious inflation which lead to the great shortage of basic foods. Cassava products( like garri and cassava flour), as main editable food for Nigerians, have entered their peak period of demand in the situation of food insecurity, further creating opportunities for the cassava processing business in Nigeria.

According to our market research on cassava products in the food emergency in Nigeria, now the market price of cassava flour in Nigeria is N480,000-N550,000 per ton, and that of garri is N500,000-N650,000 per ton. The huge demand for cassava products and high profit of final products in the food emergency in Nigeria are favorable for you to enter the cassava processing business.

Cassava processing machines in Nigeria

Then how to start the cassava processing business in the food emergency in Nigeria?

Conduct market research:

To start a cassava processing business in the food emergency in Nigeria, the first step is to conduct thorough research on the current food emergency situation, including the availability and demand for final cassava products. Moreover, you should analyze the market trends, competition, and potential target customers in cassava processing industry, which will help you to estimate the potential market size, competition, and pricing.

Ensure Sufficient Capital:

Before starting a cassava processing business in the food emergency in Nigeria, it is essential for you to prepare an adequate amount of funds that can cover various expenses, including the cost of cassava machinery, raw cassava procurement, labor costs, and operational expenses. Proper financial planning and budgeting are necessary to ensure the smooth running of the business and to address any unforeseen challenges that may arise along the way.

Source Raw Cassava:

Also you should ensure that you will have stable and adequate supply of raw cassava tubers every day before starting a cassava processing business in the food emergency in Nigeria. The raw cassava tubers can be harvested in your own farm or purchased from other farmers. But as we all know that Nigeria is the largest cassava plantation country, it’s not difficult to get raw cassava tubers.

Choose Factory Site:

To start a cassava processing business in the food emergency in Nigeria, you should choose a convenient cassava processing site. It is very important because it will influence the transportation fees and the quality of final cassava products. If your working site is closer to the source area of raw material, you can save the cost of shipment and also avoid the content loss of cassava. Because the best processing period of fresh cassava roots is 2-3 days, over that time, the lignification of cassava will decrease the final quantity and low the product quality. Besides, water and electricity should be available around the factory site.

Purchase Processing Equipment:

To start a cassava processing business in the food emergency in Nigeria, it is crucial to purchase the high quality cassava processing machines. Take garri processing line as an example, the whole processing technology is as follows: cleaning, washing, peeling, grating, dewatering, fermentation, frying, sieving. The machines configured in each section are dry sieve, paddle washer, cassava peeler, cassava grater, garri hydraulic press, garri fryer, and vibration sieve. We, Henan Jinrui, have a branch office in Lagos, Nigeria. If you want to learn more details about the processing technology and see the cassava processing machines, you can pay a visit.

Cassava garri processing machines

Train and Hire Skilled Labor:

Recruit and train employees with experience in cassava processing techniques. Provide comprehensive training on safety practices, machine operation, quality control, and hygiene standards. Emphasize the importance of maintaining consistency and adhering to food safety regulations.

Control the Quality:

To start a cassava processing business in the food emergency in Nigeria, you should implement stringent quality control measures at every stage of cassava processing to ensure the production of high-quality cassava products like garri and cassava flour. Regularly test the flour for moisture content, color, texture, and taste.

Anyway, the food emergency in Nigeria will create some opportunities for people who want to start cassava processing business. If you consider setting up a cassava processing factory, welcome to contact us, and our local project manager will show you the solution design!