Ghana Shea Butter Oil Processing Plant Equipment Prices and Market Prospects

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Ghana Shea Butter Market Prospects

Ghana is the fourth largest shea producer in Africa, with an annual output of approximately 34,000 tons. Raw materials are stable and low-cost. Shea butter is widely used in skincare, food, and pharmaceutical industries, and the global demand for natural and organic products continues to grow, driving market expansion.

Local policies are supportive, and the northern production areas have abundant raw materials. Electricity and labor costs are low, making Ghana an ideal place for investing in shea butter processing. Although deep processing capacity is limited, around 80% of raw materials are exported at low prices, but refined shea butter can increase in value by over 200%, offering huge opportunities for high-value brand creation and export business.

Investing in shea butter processing not only helps build a high-value local brand but also captures export market opportunities.

Core Equipment for Shea Butter Oil Production Line

Shea butter processing mainly includes pretreatment, pressing, and refining, with key equipment as follows:

1. Pretreatment Equipment

Before pressing, shea kernels must be cleaned, crushed, and roasted to improve oil yield and quality.

• Cleaning & Stone Removal Machines: Remove impurities and stones to protect equipment

• Crusher & Roasting Kettle: Crush kernels and adjust moisture and temperature to facilitate oil release

2. Pressing Equipment

• Screw Oil Press Machine: Suitable for large-scale continuous production, high oil yield, highly automated, ideal for modern shea butter plants

• Hydraulic Oil Press Machine: Cold-pressed, preserves nutrients, produces purer oil, suitable for small batches

✅ Feature: Can process multiple oilseeds such as shea, peanut, sesame, soybean,maximizing equipment utilization

3. Refining Equipment

Refining includes degumming, deacidification, decolorization, deodorization, enhancing oil color, odor, and stability.

• Equipment composition: Refining tanks, decolorization tower, deodorization tower, filter machines

4. Solvent Extraction Equipment (Optional for Large Plants)

• Function: Extract remaining oil from press cake, reducing residual oil to 1%

• Equipment: Extractor, distillation unit, solvent recovery tower

Equipment Price & Investment Suggestions

Cost depends on automation level, energy configuration (electricity/steam), and material (stainless steel for durability).

FAQ

Q1: Which is better for the Ghana market, pressing or solvent extraction?

A: Pressing is simple and low-cost, suitable for small to medium plants; solvent extraction has higher oil yield (requires solvent recovery), ideal for large-scale production.

Q2: Is refining necessary for shea butter?

A: Food-grade products require degumming and decolorization; cosmetic-grade products may retain natural components depending on customer requirements.

Q3: Is raw material supply stable locally?

A: Northern Ghana produces over 30,000 tons annually. It is recommended to sign long-term supply contracts with cooperatives and ensure proper storage to prevent moisture.

Q4: What are the main maintenance challenges?

A: Screw presses require regular cake cleaning to avoid blockage; refining equipment needs anti-corrosion treatment for long-term use.

Q5: Does QIE Group provide installation and training?

A: QIE Group offers turnkey services, including process design, equipment installation, and operator training, ensuring smooth production start-up.

Ghana has abundant raw material advantages. Combined with modern shea butter oil production line equipment, it is possible to build a high-value local brand. Whether for export or domestic sales, an efficient and compliant production line becomes the core competitive advantage.

🌟 Act now and seize the opportunity!
If you are planning to set up a shea butter plant in Ghana, or want detailed configuration and quotation for shea butter oil press machine and refining equipment, contact QIE Group. Our professional engineers will provide customized solutions to help you start production quickly and win the market!