Floating Fish Feed Machine Price
RICHI provides complete floating fish feed production equipment and customized solutions for large, medium, and small-scale processing plants, including floating fish feed extruders, grinders, mixers, coolers, packaging machines, and other auxiliary equipment. Depending on production capacity and configuration, floating fish feed machine prices range from approximately $10,000 to $3 million.
Floating Fish Feed Machine Price by Capacity
Floating fish feed machinery can produce floating feed pellets for both fish and pets. It is currently widely used in aquaculture facilities and various types of feed mills.
RICHI tailors production solutions for every fish feed project, basing the entire process on the customer’s specific needs.
As a result, the price of floating fish feed machinery varies.
Small-scale feed production lines feature simpler configurations and may require a lower initial investment. In contrast, industrial-grade production lines entail significantly higher costs, as most customers opt for automated setups and high-capacity equipment.
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Small-scale fish feed machine
- Price: $10,000–$170,000
- Production capacity: 0.1–1 t/h
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Medium-Capacity Floating Fish Feed Machine
- Price: $100,000–$650,000
- Output: 1–5 t/h
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Large-scale floating fish feed machine
- Floating fish feed machine Price: $470,000–$3,000,000
- Production capacity: 5–60 t/h
Shown below is a fully automated floating fish feed production line (5–6 t/h capacity) that we built for a Russian client. Key equipment includes a twin-screw extruder, silos, and fully automated packaging and ingredient dosing systems, enabling efficient, continuous production. The final price is US$750,000.
You can find more of our projects on YouTube, and perhaps some cases similar to yours for your reference.
Floating Fish Feed Machine Price and Components
A complete floating fish feed production line comprises a series of machines covering every stage from raw material intake to final pellet packaging. Key components include grinders, mixers, extruders, coolers, crumblers, screeners, packaging machines, and coating systems.
You can choose a single device. If you opt for a full line, simply provide our team with details regarding your raw material formula, production scale, product types, factory floor space, and automation requirements. After assessing your specific needs, our professional engineers will recommend the optimal equipment configuration and production workflow.
Naturally, a more complex production line configuration generally entails a higher total investment. Below are the prices of some key pieces of equipment for your reference.
Twin-screw extruder
This is a high-efficiency processing machine for fish feed. It is ideally suited for producing high-fat, high-protein fish feed and pet food.
- Capacity: 0.5–12 t/h
- Price: $70,000–$300,000
Dry-type fish feed extruder
This equipment features a simple structure and low investment cost, making it suitable for small-scale water treatment plants, aquaculture farms, and feed mills.
- Capacity: 0.2–1 t/h
- Equipment price: $5,000–$30,000
Wet-type fish feed extruder
As an extrusion and pelletizing machine, it is equipped with a conditioning system that softens and cooks the raw materials, thereby increasing output.
- Capacity: 0.5–1 t/h
- Price: $7,000–$160,000
Fish feed grinder
Its primary function is to grind raw materials into 3–5 mm particles, thereby increasing pellet output and production efficiency.
- Capacity: 3–50 t/h
- Price: $5,300–$65,000
Animal feed mixer machine
It is capable of uniformly mixing various materials in granular, flake, lump, irregular, and viscous forms.
- Output: 0.25–3 t/h
- Price: $1,500–$60,000
Pellet Cooler
Its primary function is to cool freshly produced pellets to room temperature, facilitating subsequent storage, transportation, and use.
- Production capacity: 1.5–18 t/h
- Price: $4,200–$190,000
Spray machine
If a client wishes to add oil to the fish feed formula to enhance palatability, a specialized coating machine is an ideal choice; it evenly sprays oil and liquid onto the surface of the pellets.
- Capacity: 1–15 t/h
- Price: $1,500–$20,000
Screening machine
This equipment will screen out substandard particles and powders for secondary granulation.
- Output: 3–20t/h
- Price: $2,000–$10,000
Automatic Packaging Scale
It can automatically perform quantitative bagging and sealing, with a packaging weight of 10–50 kg per batch.
- Packaging speed: 6–12 bags per minute
- Price: $5,000–$10,000
Different Projects, Different Floating Fish Feed Machine Prices
Our floating fish feed machinery has been exported to over 140 countries, including India, Russia, the United States, and Australia. However, the cost of each fish feed production line project varies, as factors such as production scale, automation level, processing requirements, and production techniques differ from case to case. These variables result in different Floating Fish Feed Machine Prices.
Therefore, the best way to obtain a specific price quote is to contact our professional sales team.
1–2 t/h Floating Fish Feed and Pellet Mill Production Project in India
Fishpoultry feed/November 6, 2024
- Main equipment: Dry-type extruder, animal feed pellet machine, grinder, mixer, cooler, packaging machine
- Price of floating fish feed machine: $48,000
3 t/h Fish Feed Pelletizing Project in Brazil
Extruded fish feed/October 23, 2022
- Main equipment: Twin-screw extruder, grinder and mixer, cooler, screening machine, spray painting machine, Automatic packaging scale
- Price of floating fish feed machine: $100,000
5 t/h Automatic Floating Fish Feed Machine in Russia
Multi-size fish feed/May 13, 2023
- Equipment used: feed extruder, silo, grinder, mixer, cooler, automatic batching scale, automatic bagging scale.
- Final quote: $300,000.
8–10 t/h Fish Feed Production Line in Iraq
Fish and shrimp feed/ September 6, 2026
Main equipment: Hammer mill, superfine grinder, mixer, liquid addition system, twin-screw extruder, mesh belt dryer, cooler, and screening & packaging system.
Final price: $290,000.
10t/h floating fish feed machine in Ghana
Floating fish feed/June 6, 2024
- Main equipment: twin-screw extruder, pulverizer, mixer, dryer, vacuum coater, packaging machine
- Price of floating fish feed machine: $470,000
3–4 t/h Fish and Shrimp Feed Pelletizing Project in Thailand
Fish and shrimp feed/November 8, 2023
- Main equipment: Crusher, ultrafine crusher, shrimp feed pellet mill, fish feed pellet mill, cooler, packaging machine
- Price: $200,000
How to Choose the Most Cost-Effective Floating Fish Feed Machine
Not every fish feed production line requires the same equipment or configuration. To choose a fish feed processing system that balances cost-effectiveness and production efficiency, you cannot simply look at the price. Instead, you need to comprehensively evaluate your own needs, see if the equipment meets your requirements, and whether it can guarantee long-term stable operation.
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Raw materials and product types
The characteristics of the raw materials and the complexity of processing them influence equipment settings and production line configuration. For instance, if the raw materials have a high moisture content, a dryer is required to reduce the moisture level to 13–15%, which increases the overall investment cost.
Additionally, the specific feed formulations and pellet specifications being produced will also affect the final process flow configuration and the ultimate price.
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Production configuration and automation level.
You need to assess your production capacity and automation requirements based on the scale of your operations and market demand.
For instance, small and medium-sized feed mills might start with lower production volumes and decide whether to scale up capacity later based on market conditions; this approach reduces the initial investment burden.
In contrast, large-scale processing plants need to prioritize ensuring continuous, efficient, and stable production. Consequently, investing in high-capacity, automated production equipment is the ideal choice.
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Price and quality
Many customers initially seek out the lowest-priced floating fish feed machinery. However, during subsequent production, they may encounter a series of equipment malfunctions; the costs associated with repairs and downtime alone can far exceed the initial investment. Therefore, the best approach is to find a floating fish feed production system within your budget that balances quality and cost.
You can consult professional manufacturers with practical production experience to hear their recommendations and proposals. If possible, visit their factories to inspect the equipment firsthand.
In short, do not blindly pursue the lowest-priced solution; instead, take a comprehensive view that considers long-term operations and production planning.
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After-sales Service
Comprehensive after-sales service—including installation guidance, equipment maintenance, and technical support—will help you achieve long-term, stable operations and high-efficiency production. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the manufacturer’s after-sales service policies before purchasing the equipment.
RICHI offers its floating fish feed machines at affordable prices. As a direct-from-manufacturer offering, our pricing is transparent. Furthermore, you receive comprehensive additional services, including customized solutions, installation guidance, warranty coverage, and lifelong technical support. We invite you to contact us at any time to launch your profitable fish feed business.
