Grain Extrusion Production Line in Brazil

As a professional manufacturer of feed machinery, pellet equipment, biomass pellet systems, organic fertilizer equipment, and cat litter production lines, RICHI Machinery provided a complete grain extrusion production line in Brazil for a local agribusiness investor.

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project overview

The grain extrusion production line in Brazil project was designed to produce 90,000 tons per year of extruded single feed raw material powder, including extruded soybean powder, extruded corn powder, and extruded rapeseed powder.

Brazil is one of the world’s largest producers of soybeans and corn, with annual soybean production exceeding 150 million tons and corn production exceeding 120 million tons. Due to the rapid expansion of poultry, swine, and aquaculture industries in southern Brazil, the demand for high-digestibility extruded feed raw materials has increased significantly. This created strong motivation for the customer to invest in a modern grain extrusion production line in Brazil to supply feed manufacturers with high-quality extruded raw materials.

The production facility occupies a total land area of 3,800 m², with integrated raw material storage silos, extrusion processing workshops, finished product storage areas, and auxiliary infrastructure. The project operates continuously with a 24-hour production schedule, 300 days per year, and employs 20 workers.

The total project investment was approximately USD 820,000, including environmental protection systems and complete extrusion equipment supplied by RICHI Machinery. The equipment supply portion accounted for approximately USD 380,000, which is highly competitive for this production capacity.

This project represents a typical example of a modern industrial-scale grain extrusion production line in Brazil, designed for efficient feed ingredient processing using local agricultural resources.

12T/H

capacity

USD 820,000

investment

Brazil

location

Extrusion

project type

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Project Basic Information

This grain extrusion production line in Brazil project was constructed as a new industrial feed raw material processing facility designed to produce extruded grain powders for commercial feed manufacturers.

Item	Description
Project Name	90,000 Tons Per Year Extruded Feed Raw Material Powder Project
Location	Mato Grosso State, Brazil
Project Type	New construction
Total Land Area	3,800 m²
Production Workshop Area	1,000 m²
Office Area	120 m²
Raw Material Storage Area	400 m²
Finished Product Storage	296 m²
Employees	20
Working Days	300 days/year
Working Hours	24 hours/day
Total Investment	USD 820,000
Equipment Cost	USD 380,000
Steam Consumption	1,900 tons/year
Electricity Consumption	100,000 kWh/year
Water Consumption	960 m³/year

The facility was designed specifically to support the increasing demand for extruded feed materials in Brazil’s livestock sector.

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Customer Background

The client is a mid-sized agricultural enterprise located in Mato Grosso, a region widely recognized as Brazil’s agricultural powerhouse. Mato Grosso alone accounts for over 25% of Brazil’s soybean production and a large share of corn output.

Before investing in this grain extrusion production line in Brazil, the client was mainly involved in grain trading and storage. However, the company identified a profitable opportunity in value-added processing. Instead of selling raw soybeans and corn directly, they could significantly increase profit margins by converting these raw materials into extruded feed ingredients.

Several factors drove the investment decision:

Strong demand from local poultry and pig feed mills
Abundant local soybean and corn supply
Rising demand for high digestibility feed ingredients
Higher market price for extruded soybean powder compared to raw soybeans
Rapid expansion of Brazil’s aquaculture industry

By installing a modern grain extrusion production line in Brazil, the customer could supply high-quality extruded feed raw materials to regional feed manufacturers and reduce reliance on imported processed feed ingredients.

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Production Capacity and Product Plan

The production line was designed based on the client’s market demand analysis and raw material availability.

The final production capacity reaches 90,000 tons per year, equivalent to approximately 12 tons per hour under continuous operation.

Product Output Plan

Product	Output (tons/year)	Packaging
Extruded soybean powder	75,900	100 kg bags
Extruded corn powder	9,400	100 kg bags
Extruded rapeseed powder	4,700	100 kg bags
Total	90,000	—

These products are sold directly to feed manufacturers for poultry, swine, cattle, and aquaculture feed production.

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Raw Materials and Supply Sources

Brazil provides excellent availability of soybean and corn, especially in Mato Grosso, Goiás, and Paraná regions. Rapeseed is also available in southern Brazil.

The raw materials used in this grain extrusion production line in Brazil are non-GMO and sourced locally.

Raw Material Consumption

Raw Material	Annual Consumption	Max Storage Capacity	Storage Method	Source
Soybeans	80,000 tons	1,200 tons	2 silos (600 tons each)	Mato Grosso farms
Corn	10,000 tons	600 tons	1 silo	Local farms
Rapeseed	5,000 tons	600 tons	1 silo	Southern Brazil
Packaging bags	90,000 pcs	10,000 pcs	Warehouse	Local supplier

These raw materials ensure stable operation of the grain extrusion production line in Brazil throughout the year.

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Utility Consumption

Efficient resource utilization was a key design objective.

Resource	Consumption	Purpose
Electricity	100,000 kWh/year	Equipment operation
Water	960 m³/year	Cleaning and domestic use
Steam	1,900 tons/year	Extrusion heating

Steam is supplied by a nearby industrial boiler facility.

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Equipment Configuration

RICHI Machinery supplied a complete extrusion system tailored for the client’s production needs.

Main Equipment List

Equipment	Model	Quantity	Function
Grain cleaning system	Complete set	2	Remove impurities
Hammer mill	AHZC0690	4	Grinding
Extruder	EXT225SOY-EH	2	Extrusion
Cooling machine	10 t/h	2	Cooling
Packing machine	Automatic	2	Packaging
Steel silos	600 tons	4	Storage
Pulse dust collector	WMK-10B	8	Dust control
Air compressor	Industrial	1	Pneumatic system
Forklift	—	1	Material handling
Loader	—	1	Raw material handling

This equipment forms a fully integrated grain extrusion production line in Brazil, ensuring high efficiency and product quality.

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grain extrusion Process Description

The production process used in this grain extrusion production line in Brazil is wet extrusion technology, which improves feed digestibility significantly.

Process Flow Steps

Raw material cleaning
Grinding
Steam conditioning
Extrusion cooking
Cooling
Secondary grinding
Packaging

Step 1: Cleaning

Raw materials are cleaned using screening equipment to remove impurities such as straw, stones, and debris.

This ensures safe operation and product quality.

Step 2: Grinding

Materials are ground to particle size between 0.1–3 mm using hammer mills.

This improves extrusion efficiency.

Step 3: Steam Conditioning and Extrusion

Steam is injected into the material before extrusion.

Extrusion provides:

High temperature
High pressure
Mechanical shear

This causes starch gelatinization up to 90–100%.

The extrusion process improves:

Digestibility
Nutritional value
Feed efficiency

This is the core of the grain extrusion production line in Brazil.

Step 4: Cooling

Hot extruded material is cooled to safe storage temperature using air cooling systems.

Final moisture is reduced below 14%.

Step 5: Secondary Grinding

The extruded material is ground into powder form suitable for feed manufacturing.

Step 6: Packaging

Final product is automatically packed into 100 kg bags.

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Material Balance

The material balance confirms efficient conversion.

Input	Quantity	Output	Quantity
Soybeans	80,000 tons	Extruded soybean powder	75,900 tons
Corn	10,000 tons	Extruded corn powder	9,400 tons
Rapeseed	5,000 tons	Extruded rapeseed powder	4,700 tons
Steam	1,900 tons	Dust loss	10.44 tons
—	—	Moisture loss	1,189.56 tons
Total	96,900 tons	Total	96,900 tons

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Shipping and Installation

All equipment was shipped from Qingdao Port, China.

Arrival port:

Santos Port, Brazil

RICHI Machinery provided:

Equipment manufacturing
Shipping
Installation guidance
Commissioning

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Market Prospects in Brazil

Brazil has one of the largest feed markets in the world.

Feed production exceeds:

85 million tons per year

Demand for extruded feed ingredients continues to grow.

Extruded soybean powder is especially valuable due to:

High protein digestibility
Improved animal performance

Investing in a grain extrusion production line in Brazil offers excellent long-term profitability.

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Why Customers Choose RICHI Machinery

RICHI Machinery provides complete engineering solutions including:

Equipment manufacturing
Plant design
Installation support
Technical training

Our extrusion systems offer:

High efficiency
Stable performance
Competitive pricing

We have successfully delivered many grain extrusion projects worldwide.

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Conclusion

This grain extrusion production line in Brazil demonstrates how agricultural producers can increase profitability by converting raw grains into value-added feed ingredients.

With abundant raw materials, strong feed industry demand, and reliable extrusion technology, such projects offer excellent investment returns.

RICHI Machinery remains committed to providing high-quality extrusion solutions to customers worldwide.

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RICHI Service

● Consulting

Customer Consultation

We want to have a deep understanding of your industrial process, to know your exact needs of feed, wood, biomass, fertilizer or other pellet processing.

● Design

extrusion Plant Design

Based on your unique situation and industrial process, we will tailor grain extrusion production line you need, and inform you of every additional detail that could facilitate operation, minimize total cost.

● Manufacturing

Equipment Manufacturing

The critical components of the of the complete pellet production line equipment are built in our own workshops in Asia. Additional equipment is manufactured by our worldwide network of reliable partners.

● Testing

Quality Inspection & Testing

Before leaving the factory, all equipment will be inspected by the quality inspection department. We can also provide customers with testing services from a single machine to a complete grain extrusion production line in Brazil, and provide you with real actual data for “worry-free use.”

● Delivery

Equipment Delivery

In equipment boxing and packaging, we adopt professional packaging and modular solutions to ensure the safe and non-destructive delivery of pellet plant equipment.

● Installation

Installation & Commissioning

Whether you choose your own subcontractor for the erection phase or you want to install everything together with us, a Richi supervisor will be around to make sure everything is mounted in a safe and thorough way.

● Training

Staff Training

We provide comprehensive training for the technicians of each project. We can also continue to provide support for the technicians during latter project operation.

● After-sales

Project Follow-Up

When everything is up and running our Richiers will help you further whenever needed. We are ready to answer your call 24/7.We’ll also visit you regularly to learn about your needs.

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Who we are

RICHI Machinery is one of the world’s leading suppliers of technology and services for the animal feed, aqua feed and pet food industries, also the largest pellet production line manufacturer in China.

Since 1995, RICHI’s vision to build a first-class enterprise, to foster first-class employees, and to make first-class contributions to society has never wavered.

In the past three decades, we have expanded our business to a wide range of areas, including animal feed mill equipment, aqua feed equipment, pet feed equipment, biomass pellet equipment, fertilizer equipment, cat litter equipment, municipal solid waste pellets equipment, etc.