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10 TPD Peanut Oil Processing Plant in Uganda
Semi-automatic groundnut oil mill with roasting, twin-press extraction, plate filtration, and batch degumming — purpose-built for Kampala's growing retail oil market.
Project Overview
Uganda produces over 400,000 tonnes of groundnuts annually, making it one of East Africa's leading peanut producers. A Kampala entrepreneur — previously running a small retail food shop in Wakiso District — recognized the opportunity to capture oil processing margin that was being lost to imports and large-scale processors.
The client owned a 600 m² urban factory building but had no prior experience running an oil mill. His requirements were clear: low startup cost, simple enough for his team to operate within days, and food-grade output acceptable to Kampala supermarket buyers. He did not want a full chemical refinery — natural roasted peanut oil was his target product.
SinoOil designed a 10 TPD peanut-optimized line around a roasting-pressing-filtration-degumming core. A key design decision was specifying two 6YL-160 screw presses (5 TPD each) rather than a single larger press: this provides full redundancy during maintenance windows — when one press is serviced, the other maintains 50% production. The control panel was labelled in both English and Luganda to support the local operator team.
Simple batch degumming (hot water, no caustic chemicals) removes phospholipids and produces retail-quality natural peanut oil without the need for a neutralizing, bleaching, or deodorizing refinery. This kept capital cost below $30,000 FOB while meeting Kampala supermarket food safety requirements.
Process Flow
End-to-end processing sequence from raw peanut to refined groundnut oil ready for retail packaging.
Equipment List
Complete machinery supplied for the Kampala 10 TPD groundnut oil processing line.
| # | Equipment | Model | Qty | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vibrating cleaning screen | TQLZ60 | 1 | Removes stones, dust, broken shells |
| 2 | Peanut dehulling machine | BTM-600 | 1 | Removes shells, increases oil yield |
| 3 | Shell-kernel separator | — | 1 | Gravity separation post-dehulling |
| 4 | Bucket elevator | TDTG40/18 | 2 | Vertical transfer between stages |
| 5 | Screw conveyor | TLSS20 | 2 | Horizontal material movement |
| 6 | Rotary drum roaster | CYJ-2 | 1 | 180–200°C roasting for aroma development |
| 7 | Screw oil press | 6YL-160 | 2 | Main pressing, ~5 TPD each |
| 8 | Plate and frame filter press | BASY-320 | 1 | 320L capacity, crude oil clarification |
| 9 | Crude oil storage tank | — | 2 | 3T each, carbon steel |
| 10 | Batch degumming vessel | DG-1500 | 1 | 1.5T batch, hot-water degumming |
| 11 | Manual control panel | — | 1 | Push-button + indicator, Luganda labels |
| 12 | Refined oil storage | — | 2 | 5T each food-grade tanks |
Results
Key performance metrics from the first year of operation at the Kampala plant.
"I had never run an oil mill before. The SinoOil engineer stayed for 5 days and made sure my team could run every step. The machine is simple to operate. My groundnut oil is now sold in three Kampala supermarkets under my own label. I am expanding to 20 TPD this year."— Owner, peanut oil mill, Wakiso District, Uganda | June 2023
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View all Africa projects →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about peanut oil milling and this Uganda project.
What is the oil yield of peanut in a screw press oil mill?
Peanut screw press oil yield is typically 42–46% by weight. The Kampala project achieved 45% on locally sourced Ugandan groundnuts with 8–10% moisture. Pre-roasting at 180–200°C and careful moisture conditioning improve yield. Peanuts have 42–52% oil content depending on variety and growing conditions.
How much does a 10 TPD peanut oil plant cost?
A 10 TPD peanut oil plant with roasting, pressing, filtration, and simple degumming costs approximately $25,000–$35,000 FOB China. CIF East Africa (Mombasa or Dar es Salaam port) adds $2,000–$3,000. On-site installation by our engineer and 5-day operator training are included.
What can I do with peanut press cake after oil extraction?
Peanut press cake contains 45–55% protein and 8–10% residual oil. It is a premium animal feed ingredient. In Uganda, the Kampala client sells press cake to local poultry and dairy farms at competitive prices. This by-product revenue can offset 20–30% of operating costs.
Do I need a refinery for a peanut oil plant?
For natural cold-pressed or roasted peanut oil sold without colour/odour modification claims, a full chemical refinery is not required. A simple degumming step (hot water, removes phospholipids) and filtration produce retail-acceptable natural peanut oil. A full refinery (neutralizing, bleaching, deodorizing) is only needed if targeting odourless/colourless refined grade or export markets with strict FFA/colour specifications.
How many workers does a 10 TPD peanut oil mill need?
A 10 TPD peanut oil mill with semi-automatic operation requires 3–5 workers: 1 operator per press, 1 on cleaning/roasting, 1 on filtration/storage. With a manual control panel, no specialist electrical knowledge is needed. Our 5-day on-site training covers all roles.
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