Rice is a staple food in Nigeria and most parts of the world. One of the most important stages of the rice production process is the destoning stage. During this stage, the rice is rid of different sizes of stones and other impurities.

Before now, this process was done manually. However, the manual destoning process was inefficient, slow, and stressful. As such, there was the need to begin using destoning machines. There are so many destoning machines on the Nigerian market today and we will look at their prices in this post.

Prices of Rice Destoning Machines in Nigeria

The rice destoning machines on the Nigerian market are either locally fabricated or imported. They are of different sizes and capacities. As a result, it is impossible to peg a specific price on these machines.

To come up with the current prices of the different machines, we had to carry out a detailed survey. After checking both offline and online vendors, we have come up with the price list below.

India Rice Destoner High Quality With 2hp Vibrator – N970,000 – N1.2 million

Details

• 2 horsepower vibrator
• 2 tons per hour
• Automatic rice destoner
• Easy to operate
• Energy-efficient machine
• High efficiency

Rice Destoning Machine – N920,000 – N1.1 million

Details

• 2 tons per hour
• High efficiency
• Easy to set up and operate
• Useful for destoning other grains like peanut and wheat
• 97 percent stone removal rate
• Energy-efficient machine

Rice Destoner and Polisher – N470,000 – N700,000

Details

• 500kg per hour
• High efficiency
• Easy to set up and operate
• Useful for destoning rice and other grains like peanut and wheat
• Energy-efficient machine

Rice destoning Machine – N380,000 – N550,000

Details

• 500kg per hour
• High efficiency
• Easy to set up and operate
• Great for destoning small grain rice.
• Efficient with destoning millet, beans, wheat, and other grains.

Rice stone and sand removing machine (ModelTQSC-22TQSC-28) – N790,000 – N920,000

Details

• 400kg to 1000 kg per hour
• Voltage220v 50hz220v/380v 50hz
• Power370w370w 550w
• Size 680 x 500 x 695mm
• Weight 85kg
• High efficiency
• Efficient with destoning millet, beans, wheat, and other grains.

Rice Destoning Machine – N430,000 – N680,000

Details

• 600kg per hour
• High efficiency
• Easy to set up and operate
• Great for destoning small grain rice.
• Great for destoning millet, beans, wheat, and other grains.

Rice destoning Machine – N850,000 – N1.2 million

Details

• 3tonnes per hour capacity
• Cleans rice grains perfectly by taking out the shaft.
• High efficiency
• 5kw electric motor machine (2.2 horsepower)

Note that these prices may differ depending on the vendor and your location. It is also important that we tell you that these machines are new. We prefer not to suggest that you purchase fairly used rice destoning machines. However, if you feel these prices are beyond your budget, you can consider choosing second-hand machines. They are more affordable but could come with reduced efficiency and other challenges.

How to start a rice mill business in Nigeria

As we mentioned above, rice is one of the most-consumed foods in this part of the world. What this means is that there is a very high demand for rice all over the country. Rice milling is a very lucrative business and promises a lot of profit all through the year.

There are several reasons to invest in rice milling and production. One of them is that the Nigerian government has set several policies in place to support this industry.

Above, we have discussed the prices of rice destoning machines in Nigeria. These machines are very important in the rice milling process. To make this post all-encompassing, we decided to add a few details on how to start the rice milling business in Nigeria. Check out the tips below:

Understand the ropes of the business

The first step to starting any business is understanding what it takes to run that business. You cannot afford to depend on assumptions or head knowledge when going into a business, especially the rice milling business. This business requires a lot of technical know-how.

As such, we suggest that you undertake training programs to learn the ropes of the business. Asides from training programs, you should also visit existing rice mills to see first-hand what the process entails. This information will help you to set up your mill and run the business efficiently.

Carry out a detailed feasibility study

A feasibility study helps you to understand the business and the market you are about to dive into. You need to know who your competitors are, what your market wants, the prices of the different pieces of equipment, etc. This information will guide the setting up and structuring of your business.

Write a business plan

Business plans are among the most-neglected business documents in this part of the world. Many business owners don’t see the need to have one. However, this document is very important as it acts as the road map of your business.

Asides from this, your business plan also helps you to attract investors and other kinds of funding. More than anything else, it gives anyone who you tell about your business a picture to work with.

Acquire your production site

Where do you want to set up your business? This is a very important factor to consider when starting a rice milling business. You need a location that is close to the source of raw materials, easily accessible, and close to the market. Ensure that other factors that you need for seamless production like power supply and water are readily available.

Acquire the machinery needed

Commercial rice milling requires you to make use of machines. There are several machines asides from the rice destoning machine that we discussed earlier in this post. From your feasibility study, you have a list of machinery that you need. Ensure that you purchase them from trusted sources and employ qualified hands to assist in their maintenance.

Sourcing raw materials

You can either start a rice farm or connect with local rice farmers to get rice paddy for production. If you are doing the latter, you should purchase from trusted sources. Also, ensure that you get high-quality paddy else, the end product would have low market value.