What is the requirements for starting small-scale garri processing business in Nigeria?

Garri is one of edible food in Nigeria. After outbreak of covid-19, people’s demand for garri has been greatly increased. Therefore, more and more people want to get into business of garri production. Because of budget, land and other factors, people will choose to start small-scale garri processing business. So, what is the requirement for starting small scale garri processing business in Nigeria? There are several points you need to consider about.

Cassava supply

The first point is that you need to ensure stable and adequate raw cassava supply. It is truth that cassava plantation is everywhere in Nigeria, but you should make fully preparation before starting a garri factory. Normally there are two ways to ensure cassava supply. One is that you have your own farm to plant cassava, another is that you buy from local farmers. But if you want to buy cassava from local farmers, you should make a simple survey on raw material source area and the quantity of cassava you can get.

small scale Garri processing plant

The second point is the production capacity of garri processing plant that you plan to set up. There are two factors that you should take into consideration when you are deciding the capacity. One factor is raw material supply status. Based on the survey on raw cassava source, you can have an idea of quantity of cassava you can get per day, and then match the suitable machines. Henan-Jinrui company has machines in various capacities, we can also make proposal based on how many tons cassava you want to process per day. Another factor is investment budget for machines. Henan-Jinrui company can supply garri processing machines in different configuration, to meet the requirement of different customers.

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The third point is factory site of garri processing plant. The factory should be located in where raw material source is available. Besides, electricity and water is required when you run the garri processing factory. Most factories would choose to buy a diesel generator to ensure power supply. What’s more, the site should be easily accessible to transport garri to sales market.

The above are basic factors that you need to consider about before starting small-scale garri processing business in Nigeria. If you want to match garri processing machine and set up such garri processing factory, feel free to contact us any time, we can provides you latest quotation, factory building proposal, etc.