What is the soybean market in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)?
1. Summary The soybean market in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can be broadly divided into four segments: soy cake for animal feed, imported corn soy blend (CSB) distributed by humanitarian agencies, such as the World Food Programme (WFP), soy oil (a niche urban market), and locally produced soy flour for human consumption.
How much does a soybean oil processing plant cost?
The small soybean oil processing plant designed by ABC Machinery, with capacity 5~20 tons per day may need at least $7,500. But the final exact cost should be confirmed with your sales or engineers. Soybean Oil Processing Flow Chart
How is soy produced in the DRC?
Soy production in the DRC is predominantly carried out by smallholder farmers, who typically cultivate soy on small plots of land (typically around 0.2 ha) using traditional farming methods. Farmers usually grow soy as a cash crop alongside other crops such as maize, beans, and cassava.
Is there a soy mill in DRC?
Processing: There are very few soy mills in DRC. Most are low-capacity soy flour mills depending on unreliable generators and poorly maintained. These mills are used to produce human food (soy flour, soy biscuit/cake, masoso, soy oil, and soy milk) in small quantities.