Uzbekistan 1T/H Floating Fish Feed Plant And 1-2T/H Poultry Feed Mill Combined Project

Local Resources, Global Standards: Feedstock Adapted to Uzbekistan's Agro-Ecology

The client, committed to self-reliance, emphasized the importance of using locally available raw materials to ensure both cost-efficiency and sustainability. Uzbekistan offers a surprisingly rich base of agricultural by-products and raw materials ideal for animal feed production:

• Corn (maize): Widely cultivated in the Fergana Valley and Gizak regions, forming the base carbohydrate energy source in both poultry and fish diets.
• Soybean meal: Though not as abundantly produced locally, it is increasingly available via Kazakhstan or Russia. High in protein and essential amino acids.
• Wheat bran: A readily available by-product from flour mills, often used in poultry feed formulations.
• Vegetable oils (sunflower or cottonseed oil): Locally processed, these oils serve as vital sources of fat and energy.
• Premix and vitamins: Sourced from Tashkent or imported from China and Europe, they ensure nutritional balance.

By choosing a dual-line structure, the customer was able to diversify his product portfolio and balance his input cost risks. The use of steam conditioning in both poultry pelleting and floating feed extrusion further maximizes digestibility, a key consideration in Uzbekistan's arid climate, where water intake by animals and fish must be optimized.

Engineered Simplicity: The Process Flow Designed for Dual Output

To meet both fish and poultry feed demands, RICHI engineered a highly compact yet robust process that merges the operational needs of extrusion and pelleting. The overall workflow of floating fish & poultry feed mill in Uzbekistan was customized as follows:

Raw Material Receiving → Grinding → Batching → Mixing → Conditioning (with steam) → Pelleting / Extrusion → Cooling → Crumbling (for poultry chicks) → Screening → Packing

• For floating fish feed, a 90KW twin-screw extruder equipped with a high-performance conditioner processes ground corn, soybean meal, oil, and premix into 1-4mm floating pellets with high expansion rates. The extruder includes an intelligent control system for online monitoring of pressure, temperature, and moisture to ensure stability and product uniformity.
• For poultry feed, especially broilers and layers, an SZLH250 ring die poultry feed pellet machine was used. Featuring a stepless motor control for feed rate, this system ensures precise feeding, consistent pellet size, and minimal material wastage. The cooling stage employs the SKLN11*11 counter-flow cooler to stabilize the structure of both extruded and pelleted feeds.

One Line, Multiple Possibilities: Versatility Beyond Poultry and Fish

While the floating fish & poultry feed mill in Uzbekistan project's primary output is poultry and fish feed, its flexibility allows the operator to adjust production across various animal categories:

• Floating and sinking fish feed: By switching die heads and adjusting conditioning settings.
• Broiler, layer, and breeder poultry feed: Crumbled or pelleted formats.
• Rabbit or duck feed: Slight modifications to the formula and pelletizing section.
• Goat and sheep pellets: Easily processed with the same ring die pellet machine.
• Powder feed: By bypassing the pelleting stage.

This versatility makes the plant not only a production center but also a strategic hub for regional feed supply.

Core Equipment Configuration from RICHI MACHINERY

To build a floating fish & poultry feed mill in Uzbekistan that delivers on both quality and economy, RICHI selected a lineup of its most efficient and reliable machines, customized to handle the raw material characteristics of Uzbekistan:

• 37KW Fish & Poultry Feed Grinder: Direct-drive hammer mill ensuring fine grinding (mesh ≤1.8mm), suitable for materials with grease ≤8% and moisture ≤10.5%.
• Double-shaft Ribbon Feed Mixer: 180-second mixing cycle, CV ≤5%, equipped with multiple liquid spray ports, ensuring low residue and no cross-contamination.
• SZLH250 Ring Die Animal Feed Pellet Machine: 22KW main motor, feeding system with stepless speed regulation, suitable for poultry feeds with variable bulk densities.
• 90KW Floating Fish Feed Machine: Intelligent, dual-control design with customizable screw configuration.
• SSLG Series Pellet Crumbler: Ideal for starter poultry feed production, with built-in safety mechanisms.
• SKLN11*11 Counterflow Cooler: Mechanical leveling device and smooth discharge system.
• Automatic Bagging System: High-speed packaging with anti-shock load cells and dual-mode operation (25kg/50kg).
• 1T/H Steam Boiler: Provides dry steam conditioning for both extrusion and pelleting processes.
• Main power consumption: approximately 150KW, managed via an automated control panel with fault detection and emergency stop mechanisms.

Market Outlook: Riding the Wave of Feed Industry Expansion in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's aquaculture industry has grown from producing 5,000 tons in 2015 to over 45,000 tons in 2022, thanks to government initiatives and donor-backed rural development programs. Simultaneously, poultry meat consumption has surged due to its affordability, with domestic production still unable to meet internal demand.

A floating fish & poultry feed mill in Uzbekistan that combines both sectors therefore becomes an incredibly lucrative and strategic investment. The client has already established supply contracts with two nearby hatcheries and one community-managed aquaculture farm. Within the first year of operation, the feed plant achieved a 78% return on investment.

More importantly, by producing high-quality feed locally, the client now contributes to lowering Uzbekistan's reliance on imports and stabilizing feed prices, providing a significant boost to rural livelihoods.

From Inquiry to Operation: A Seamless RICHI Turnkey Experience

RICHI MACHINERY supported the customer through every stage:

• Consultation and Quotation: Inquiry received January 16, 2019. Solution and quotation sent within 48 hours.
• Design and Approval: Final layout and mechanical configuration confirmed in 15 days.
• Manufacturing and Shipment: All equipment produced and shipped within 45 working days.
• Installation & Commissioning: 60-day on-site cycle completed under remote supervision due to logistic constraints.
• Training: Remote video tutorials, printed manuals, and a follow-up after 30 days of operation.
• Ongoing Support: Quarterly system inspections via video call and spare parts provision network in Central Asia.
• Total investment: USD 118,000 for complete line (inclusive of boiler and automation), well within the client's budget of USD 150,000.

Beyond the Plant: Integrating Education and Community Impact

Inspired by his success, the client has initiated a collaboration with a local agricultural college to provide hands-on training to students in feed formulation and machine operation. As part of his CSR (corporate social responsibility) commitment, he also supplies discounted feed to neighboring smallholder fish farmers.

This floating fish & poultry feed mill in Uzbekistan project has thus not only fulfilled a commercial goal but also established a sustainable, inclusive model for regional feed autonomy in Uzbekistan.

A Model Worth Replicating

The floating fish & poultry feed mill in Uzbekistan Project is more than just a feed plant; it is a story of thoughtful investment, local empowerment, and engineered precision. For clients across Central Asia and beyond, this case proves that RICHI MACHINERY can deliver cost-effective, multifunctional, and future-ready feed mill solutions tailored to any market.

If you are considering launching your own animal feed production line facility, whether for poultry, fish, or both, RICHI is here to help you every step of the way. From design and equipment selection to installation, training, and beyond — your success is our business. Below are some of the animal feed factory projects we have built in Uzbekistan.