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How to start a groundnut oil processing factory in Nigeria?

Industry News:September 30, 2025

Groundnut oil is in great demand as a cooking oil in Nigeria and has a huge market. So it is profitable to start a groundnut oil processing factory in Nigeria. We will discuss the way to start a groundnut oil processing factory in Nigeria, including getting a business plan, finding start-up funds, to be registered in local, acquiring groundnut oil processing machines. If you are interested, please continue reading below.

Groundnut oil processing factory.jpgGroundnut oil processing factory

First, you need to get a good business proposal plan. A perfect business plan should include practical market analysis, financial summaries and other necessary details that can make the groundnut oil processing factory a success.

Second, finding start-up funds, which is one of the most important parts of groundnut oil processing factory plan, plays a key role in the final success.

Thirdly, you need to be registered with NAFDAC (National Food and Drug Administration) to start a groundnut oil processing project in Nigeria. You can also get help from local consulting firms that handle this registration process.

Then, you can get ready to acquire the groundnut oil processing machines. The basic machines required to start a groundnut oil processing factory are:

- Cleaning machines

1. Vibrating separation: removes impurities by shaking.

2. Magnetic separator: removes metal impurities from groundnut.

3. Destoner: removes heavy impurities from groundnut.

Groundnut oil cleaning machines.jpgGroundnut oil cleaning machines

- Pretreatment machines

1. Groundnut shelling machine: removes groundnut shells.

2. Crusher & Flaking machine: crush groundnut kernels into smaller particles and press them into pieces to increase the contact area with the oil press and increase the oil yield.

3. Steaming wok: adjust moisture and temperature to keep groundnuts in high-quality oil processing state

Groundnut shelling machine.jpgGroundnut shelling machine

- Oil press machines

There are three types of oil press machines that can be chosen.

1. Screw oil press machine: It is very simple and easy to operate and has very high efficiency.

2. Screw oil press machine with automatic temperature control: The temperature control system can better control the oil-pressing state of groundnuts and increase the oil yield.

3. Automatic temperature control all-in-one machine: It also comes with two filter barrels, which can get cleaner oil directly.

oil press machines.jpgDifferent types of oil press machines

- Filter machine

Crude oil is pumped into the oil filter for cleaning. The filtered oil will be clear and free of any impurities.

Groundnut oil filter machine.jpgGroundnut oil filter machine

Among them, the steaming wok, screw oil press and filter is our best-selling combination, and many of our Nigerian customers have chosen this simple production line. The recommended processing capacity of this combination is less than 5 tons per day. If your groundnut oil processing processing capacity in Nigeria is greater than 5 tons per day, it is recommended to choose a more complete groundnut oil processing machines production line.

small scale groundnut oil processing line.jpgThe small scale groundnut oil processing line

The above four steps are the way to start a groundnut oil processing factory in Nigeria. If you want to know more detailed steps or want to know more information about our groundnut oil processing machines, please feel free to consult us. As a groundnut oil processing machine manufacturer with many years of development, DOING can provide you with professional advice.

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