Garri production in Nigeria and Africa is a key part of the economy and a staple food for many people. In Nigeria, cassava, the root used to make garri, is grown by over 4 million farmers. Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world, producing about 60 million tons each year. Garri, made from fermented, dried, and roasted cassava, is eaten daily by millions of people.
Producing garri can be very profitable for farmers. A ton of raw cassava sells for about ₦100,000, and after processing, a ton of garri can sell for about ₦650,000. This large profit margin makes garri production an attractive business. Farmers can turn their cassava harvests into garri using simple, low-cost equipment, and sell it in local markets or to larger buyers.
In Africa, garri is also widely consumed in countries like Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The demand for garri is high because it is easy to prepare and has a long shelf life. It is an important source of carbohydrates and energy.
The production capacity of the proposed business is sixteen (16) tons per day for two (2) shifts of eight (8) hours each working at eighty percent (80%) of the installed capacity in the first, 100% in the second, and third, fourth and fifth year of operations respectively.
An input output ratio of four to one (4:1) was assumed from raw materials to finished products and the finished products would be packaged in different sizes.
