In 2024, a Nigeria-based procurement representative—long-term resident in China—visited our company to review edible-oil processing solutions and flaking-roll equipment. The client has previously purchased two oilseed expeller presses (cake-press machines) from us and reported strong performance in uptime, yield, and ease of maintenance. This return visit focused on scaling promotion and channel development for Nigeria, aligning product specifications, energy consumption, and automation options for upcoming projects. During the shop-floor tour, our team presented the full oilseed process (pre-treatment → pressing/extraction → refining → filling) and demonstrated how flaking rolls improve conditioning and extraction efficiency in oil plants, while also serving cereal and feed pre-processing. Both sides agreed to move forward with a phased technical review and commercial roadmap tailored to Nigeria’s edible-oil growth and the broader cattle/dairy feed opportunity.

Visit Highlights & Prior Cooperation

• The client acts as a sourcing partner for Nigerian buyers, coordinating China-based procurement and logistics.

• They previously bought two expeller presses from us; operational feedback has been very positive (stable throughput, consistent cake quality, lower stoppages).

• This follow-up visit is aimed at expanding promotion and sales in Nigeria and planning batch deployments of oilseed equipment and flaking rolls.

Technical Focus During the Tour

• End-to-End Solutions: Oilseed pre-treatment, flaking, pressing or solvent extraction, refining, and filling/packing.

• Flaking Rolls: Heavy-duty design for soy, peanut, palm kernel, and rapeseed; stable roll gap control; improved cell-rupture for higher extraction efficiency; attention to bearing/seal life and energy per tonne.

• Evaluation Dimensions: Energy footprint, stability/OEE, maintenance intervals, automation/traceability, and alignment with local utility conditions.

Industry Context — Nigeria (Edible Oil & Feed)

• Edible-Oil Processing: Nigeria’s edible-oil sector is expanding, led by palm oil and supported by soy/groundnut processing. While domestic production continues to grow, demand often outpaces supply, creating room for capacity additions, yield upgrades, and better process efficiency.

• Beef & Dairy: Nigeria holds one of Africa’s largest cattle inventories. Dairy production remains below domestic consumption, prompting policy and private-sector initiatives in genetics, fodder, and modern dairy infrastructure. This underpins demand for energy-dense feeds and reliable grain/oilseed by-products.

• Feed Industry: The nation’s compound-feed capacity is increasing, with organized mills concentrated around key agro-industrial hubs. Investment interest spans poultry, ruminant, and aqua feeds—each benefiting from consistent flake quality, predictable starch/oil availability, and plant-wide automation.