Feed Is the Backbone of the Livestock Industry
No chicken, duck, fish, or shrimp can grow without feed. That makes feed production one of the most stable, high-demand industries in Bangladesh. Most important, it’s not seasonal. Whether it’s winter or Eid-ul-Adha, livestock must eat — daily, predictably, and in large quantities. With commercial poultry and fish farms spreading nationwide, the need for reliable, nutritious feed is growing faster than supply.
Why This Industry Makes Perfect Business Sense
Every new farm creates a permanent customer for feed mills. You’re not just selling a product — you’re plugging into an expanding food chain.
Reasons to Invest:
- Over 2 crore broilers and 80 lakh layers are raised monthly
- Around 5 lakh fish farms operate in Bangladesh
- Local feed supply covers only 70% of total demand
- Govt supports feed mills through soft loans and subsidies
- Low risk of customer loss due to contract farming models
Types of Feed You Can Produce
You don’t have to start with everything. Choose 1–2 types based on regional demand:
| Feed Type | Use | Protein Level |
|---|---|---|
| Broiler Starter/Grower/Finisher | Poultry farms | 18–23% |
| Layer Mash | Egg-laying hens | 16–18% |
| Fish Feed – Floating or Sinking | Pangas, Rui, Tilapia | 22–32% |
| Shrimp Feed | Bagda, Golda | 30–35% |
| Duck Feed | Duck farms | 16–20% |
| Cattle Feed | Dairy and beef fattening | 12–16% |
Step-by-Step Process of Feed Production
Feed production is technical — but manageable. Here’s the simplified flow:
- Weighing & Mixing raw ingredients
- Grinding & Pulverizing for consistency
- Pelleting or Extruding (floating for fish, mash for poultry)
- Cooling & Drying the feed
- Packing in bags (25kg–50kg)
Machinery Setup & Costing
Let’s estimate a medium-scale feed mill with a capacity of 3–5 tons per hour.
| Item | Estimated Cost (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Hammer Mill & Grinder | 15,00,000 |
| Mixer Unit | 8,00,000 |
| Pellet Machine (optional for poultry) | 15,00,000 |
| Extruder for Fish Feed (floating) | 25,00,000 |
| Dryer, Cooler, Cyclone | 10,00,000 |
| Elevator, Conveyor, Silos | 12,00,000 |
| Weighing & Packing Machine | 6,00,000 |
| Electrical Panel & Installation | 8,00,000 |
| Shed Construction (if needed) | 25,00,000 |
| Working Capital (3 months) | 15,00,000 |
| Total Investment | 1.30–2.00 crore BDT |
We supply all above machinery from India, China, or Turkey, complete with warranty, layout design, and operator training.
Monthly Production, Sales & Profit Projection
| Capacity | 3 tons/hour |
|---|---|
| Daily Operation | 8 hours |
| Monthly Output | ~600 tons |
| Avg. Sale Price | BDT 45–55/kg |
| Monthly Revenue | BDT 2.7–3.3 crore |
| Net Margin | 12%–18% |
| Net Profit | BDT 25–45 lakh/month |
| Break-even | 18–24 months |
Raw Materials and Their Sources
Feed mills rely on a stable raw material supply. You must build strong sourcing links.
Main Ingredients:
- Maize/Corn – Dinajpur, Thakurgaon
- Soybean Meal – Imported (India/Argentina)
- Fish Meal – Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram
- Wheat Bran – Local mills
- Mineral Mixes, Vitamins – Local suppliers or import
- Oil & Molasses – Needed for texture and energy
Who Will Buy from You?
Buyers aren’t hard to find if your quality and price are right:
- Commercial poultry & fish farms
- Hatcheries and contract farming companies
- Rural feed distributors
- NGOs & dairy co-operatives
- Export potential in Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar (emerging)
How We (PPB) Help You Succeed
At Project Profile Bangladesh (PPB), we provide:
- Complete project report with cost-benefit analysis
- Bank loan documentation with cash flow forecast
- Machinery supply & installation
- Government compliance guide (DoF, DoL, BSTI)
- Raw material sourcing and dealer networking
You focus on the feed — we feed you everything else you need.
Loan Options for This Project
Banks are keen to fund feed mills due to low risk and national food importance.
Popular Financing Routes:
- Agro-based SME loans (up to 1 crore)
- Export-oriented refinance schemes (if selling protein-rich feed)
- Livestock & Fisheries development funds
- Bank-NGO joint funding options (BRAC, PKSF partners)
- Islamic financing (Ijara, Murabaha models) also available
Challenges & Smart Solutions
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Price fluctuation of soybean & corn | Source from multiple regions, plan buffer stock |
| High electricity bill | Use hybrid solar systems |
| Skilled operator shortage | We offer training & manuals |
| Moisture control in rainy season | Invest in better dryer & humidity control |
Success Case: Meghna Feed Ltd.
- Initial Capital: BDT 1.6 crore
- Capacity: 4 tons/hr
- Clients: 250+ poultry farms in Cumilla
- ROI: 32% within 2 years
- Growth: Expanded into fish feed in year 3
Final Words: Feed the Animals, Grow Your Future
In Bangladesh, livestock and aquaculture aren’t slowing down — and neither is their appetite. A feed mill keeps you at the center of this $3 billion industry. It’s a steady, scalable, and sustainable investment.
With PPB at your side, you’ll get the right project profile, machines, loan strategy, and setup support. Let’s build something that feeds futures — one sack at a time.
