Investment & Cost Center
Feed Mill Cost Guide — equipment, automation and total project CAPEX.
Benchmark feed mill investment from compact on-farm mills to industrial pelleting plants. We source comparative quotes from leading feed mill manufacturers worldwide.
- 5 tph to 60+ tph
- Pelleting & mixing
- Silos & intake
- Full automation
What drives feed mill CAPEX
Throughput (tph), pelleting vs mash, level of automation, silo capacity, intake design and bagging vs bulk loadout. Automation and silos can double a base equipment quote.
Investment ranges
5 tph farm mill: USD 400k–900k. 20 tph commercial mill: USD 1.5M–3M. 60 tph industrial pelleting mill: USD 6M–14M+ turnkey including civil works, silos and automation.
ROI for integrated producers
Self-milled feed typically saves 8–15% vs commercial feed for integrated poultry operations — delivering 3–5 year payback on mid-scale mills.
FAQ
Common questions
- How much does a feed mill cost?
- A 5 tph farm mill typically lands at USD 400k–900k equipment. A 20 tph mill: USD 1.5M–3M. A 60 tph industrial pelleting mill: USD 6M–14M+ with full automation, silos and intake.
- What's included in a turnkey feed mill?
- Process design, raw material intake, grinding, mixing, pelleting, cooling, bagging or bulk loadout, silos, automation, civil works and commissioning.
- What's the ROI of an on-farm feed mill?
- Vertically integrated producers commonly save 8–15% on feed cost vs commercial feed, typically delivering 3–5 year payback on mid-scale mills.
- Is financing available for feed mills?
- Yes — feed mill equipment is a common candidate for export-credit and equipment-leasing programs through our partner network.