Most farmers harvest gold but sell dust. Why? Because traditional rice mills waste 10–15% of the grain and destroy the shine of quality paddy. A modern automatic rice mill with parboiling turns that waste into wealth—and it’s one of the most bankable agro-industrial projects in Bangladesh.
The Most Important Point
You’re not just selling rice. You’re selling cleanliness, consistency, and confidence. An automated mill can process more, waste less, and sell premium-grade rice to both domestic and export markets—especially Gulf and Africa.
Why Modern Milling Is Booming
- Bangladesh produces over 35 million tons of paddy annually
- Traditional mills lose 8–10% grain during processing
- Clean, sorted, polished rice gets 15–20% higher price
- Parboiled rice is preferred in rural markets and exports
- Government encouraging tech upgrade with tax breaks and subsidies
- UN, World Bank, PKSF, and IDCOL support rice tech for food security
The market is hungry. And this mill serves it hot.
Project Scope: Medium-Large Automatic Rice Mill
Processing Capacity: 5 tons/hour (approx. 120 tons/day)
Parboiling Capacity: 40 tons per batch
| Component | Estimated Cost (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Land & Civil Work (Factory, Boiler Shed) | 1,80,00,000 |
| Paddy Cleaner, Dehusker, Polisher, Grader | 1,50,00,000 |
| Parboiling Unit (Boiler + Dryer System) | 3,20,00,000 |
| Color Sorter + Silky Polisher | 80,00,000 |
| Elevator, Conveyor, Packing Line | 60,00,000 |
| Control Panel, Generator & Wiring | 50,00,000 |
| Raw Paddy Storage (Silo/Warehouse) | 40,00,000 |
| Working Capital (First 3 months) | 1,20,00,000 |
| Branding, QC Lab, Licensing | 20,00,000 |
| Total Project Budget | 10,20,00,000 |
Product Output & Sales
| Product Type | Output (per ton paddy) | Market Price (BDT/ton) |
|---|---|---|
| Parboiled Rice | 68% (680 kg) | 55,000–65,000 |
| Broken Rice | 10% | 30,000–35,000 |
| Rice Bran (for oil) | 8% | 15,000–20,000 |
| Husk (for boiler fuel) | 12% | Internal use or sold |
Monthly Revenue Estimation
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Paddy Input | 2,500 tons/month |
| Rice Output | ~1,700 tons |
| Avg. Rice Selling Price | BDT 58,000/ton |
| Gross Revenue (rice only) | BDT 9,86,00,000 |
| By-product Revenue (bran, broken) | BDT 80,00,000 |
| Total Revenue | BDT 10,66,00,000 |
| Operational Cost (~85%) | BDT 9,06,00,000 |
| Net Profit (Monthly) | BDT 1,60,00,000 |
Break-even: Approx. 3 years
Profit Margin: 12–15% post setup
Why It’s Worth It
- High-volume product with daily demand
- Zero-waste model: every part of paddy has value
- Mill can run 300+ days a year
- Can tap into institutional buyers and public procurement
- Opportunities to export under own brand or bulk
- Scope to add bio-boiler or rice bran oil unit later
RAYHANS Services for Rice Mill Projects
We provide:
- Turnkey installation (India, China, Thailand machinery)
- Civil layout, mill zoning, parboiling integration
- Bank-ready project profile, cost analysis, ROI
- Supply of color sorters, grain silos, dryers
- Support for HACCP, ISO, and export license
- Local operator training and spares supply
From paddy to packet, we help build the full value chain.
Grain of Wisdom
A modern rice mill doesn’t just clean grain. It cleans up profit margins. It lets farmers earn more, lets buyers trust more, and lets investors sleep better at night. That’s more than milling. That’s multiplying wealth from soil to sack.