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Soya Bean

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Soya beans are processed for their oil and fodder (for the animal feed industry). A smaller percentage is processed for human consumption and transformed into products like soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and other retail food products.

Soya Bean Business Advantages in Africa

Favorable Climate: Much of Africa possesses a warm climate with adequate rainfall, ideal for soybean production. This translates to lower investment needs in greenhouses or temperature control systems.
Value-Added Processing: Opportunities exist for establishing processing facilities to convert soybeans into products like soy milk, tofu, and vegetable oil, catering to a wider consumer base and maximizing profits.
Sustainability Focus: By adopting sustainable farming practices, investors can contribute to environmental protection while meeting the growing demand for ethically sourced soybeans.
Growing Demand: Africa's burgeoning population, coupled with rising disposable incomes, is driving an increased demand for protein-rich foods like soybeans.
Livestock Feed: The demand for high-quality animal feed is surging as Africa's livestock sector expands. Soybeans serve as a valuable source of protein for poultry, pigs, and dairy cattle.
Untapped Potential: Africa boasts vast swathes of fertile land suitable for soybean cultivation, much of which remains underutilized. This presents a significant opportunity for expanding production and capturing a larger market share.

Business opportunities in soyabean processing include:

-   Soyabean cooking oil
-   Soyabean animal feed
-   Soya flour
-   Soya nuggets and chunks
-   Soya fatty (Vitamin E extraction)
-   Soya sauce
-   Soya tofu
-   Soya milk
-   Soyabean acid oil
-   Soya concentrate

Soyabean opportunity exists in the following African countries: IVC, Nigeria, Togo, Benin and Malawi.

Soya Bean
Investment Zones

The Glo-Djigbe Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is located just 45 km from Cotonou and is dedicated to the local transformation of agricultural product including cotton, cashews, pineapples, shea nuts and soybeans, among others.

Industrial Platform Remo Free Zone (IPRFZ) is a Public-Private Partnership of ARISE IIP and the Ogun State Government in Nigeria. Focus is on maximizing the local resource production, efficiency & cost.

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