Soybean oil press complete set of equipment price

Soybean oil press as the core equipment of the oil processing industry, its price system is affected by multiple factors, the formation of thousands of dollars to tens of millions of dollars ranging from the price range. In this paper, from the equipment size, technical configuration, cost structure and market trends and other dimensions, in-depth analysis of the soybean oil press equipment price system, to provide investors with decision-making reference.

First, the size of the equipment and price range
Small equipment (daily processing capacity ≤ 5 tons)
Small equipment to family workshop or small oil workshop as the target customers, the price range is concentrated in 5,000 yuan to 100,000 yuan. For example, a household automatic oil press on the 1688 platform costs around RMB 9,500 and supports the processing of multiple oilseeds such as soybeans and peanuts, while a hydraulic dumb-press soybean oil press from a manufacturer in Linyi, Shandong Province, is quoted at RMB 8,200 and is suitable for the traditional earth-pressing process. Such equipment is usually driven by single-phase electricity and has a compact structure, suitable for small-scale production.
Medium-sized equipment (daily processing capacity of 5-30 tons)
Medium-sized equipment is suitable for medium-sized oil factories or cooperatives, with a price range of 250,000 RMB to 1 million RMB. Take Henan Zhongrui Grain and Oil Machinery as an example, its full set of equipment with a daily processing capacity of 30 tons is quoted between 500,000 yuan and 800,000 yuan, including modules for pretreatment, pressing and refining. The 6.5 tons/day temperature-controlled filtration integrated soybean oil press produced by an enterprise in Zaozhuang, Shandong Province is priced at RMB 34,400,000, with an integrated automation control system that can improve the oil yield.
Large-scale equipment (daily processing capacity ≥ 30 tons)
The large-scale equipment is for large-scale oil and grease processing enterprises, with a price range of 1 million to 15 million RMB. Henan Dongying Environmental Technology offers a 50t/d soybean oil extraction production line with a quotation of about 7.65 million RMB, covering the whole process of cleaning, softening, embryo rolling, steaming and frying, pressing and refining. Henan Huatai Grain and Oil Machinery’s 60-ton per day fully automatic production line, the main equipment costs about 3 million yuan, including land, construction and installation and commissioning, the total investment may exceed 10 million yuan.

Second, the technical configuration and price differences
Core component materials and technology
The main material of the equipment directly affects the price. For example, the 304 stainless steel oil press, corrosion resistance is stronger, the price is 20% -30% higher than ordinary carbon steel equipment. Henan Zhongrui Grain and Oil Machinery’s high-end equipment adopts double screw pressing technology, the oil yield is 5%-8% higher than single screw equipment, but the price is 40% higher.
Degree of automation
The degree of automation is the key factor of price differentiation. The basic equipment requires manual feeding and monitoring, while the fully automated production line is equipped with PLC control system, online detector and data tracing system, the price difference can be up to 3-5 times. For example, the screw-type large-scale oil press of Guangzhou Xuzhong Food Machinery is priced at 60,000 yuan, while the similar fully-automated equipment of Henan Wanlong Cereals and Oils Technology is quoted at 58,000 yuan, which is a premium due to the integration of automatic feeding and temperature control systems.
Added value of refining process
The configuration of refining equipment significantly increases the overall cost. The price of physical refining equipment (degumming, deacidification, decolorization and deodorization) is about 30%-50% of the main body, while chemical refining equipment increases the cost by 60%-80% due to the acid-base reaction and waste water treatment involved. The refining equipment of Henan Yaoqian Machinery Technology is quoted at 218,500 yuan, which is suitable for small oil factories; while the price of the 10,000-ton refining production line of Henan Huatai Grain and Oil Machinery can be up to more than 5 million yuan.

III. Cost components and hidden expenses
Main equipment cost
The main equipment includes pretreatment equipment (cleaning screen, stone remover, crusher), press (screw press, hydraulic press), refining equipment and storage tank. Taking 30 tons of equipment per day as an example, the pretreatment module accounts for 15%, the pressing module accounts for 40%, the refining module accounts for 35%, and the storage and transportation module accounts for 10%.
Auxiliary equipment and supporting facilities
Auxiliary equipment such as conveyor belts, measuring scales, filters, etc., the cost is about 10%-15% of the main equipment. For example, Zhengzhou Zhiqian Machinery’s metering equipment is quoted at RMB 10,300,000, which is suitable for small and medium-sized oil plants. In addition, land leasing, plant construction, power capacity increase and other hidden costs can not be ignored. Take a place in Henan as an example, to build an oil plant with a daily processing capacity of 50 tons, the cost of land and construction accounts for about 30% of the total investment.
Installation and commissioning and operation and maintenance costs
Installation and commissioning costs are usually 8%-12% of the total price of the equipment. For example, the installation cost of Henan Zhongrui Grain and Oil Machinery’s 60-ton production line is about 300,000 RMB. Operation and maintenance costs include electricity (daily power consumption of about 500-1,000 degrees), water, labor (3-5 people per shift) and consumables (filter cloth, activated carbon, etc.), and the annual operation and maintenance costs account for about 5%-8% of the total investment.

Market Trends and Price Fluctuations
Impact of supply and demand
In 2024, the domestic soybean oil market supply and demand increased, but the increase in supply was less than demand, resulting in a stronger bottom support for soybean oil prices. This trend indirectly promotes the demand for oil extraction equipment, especially high-efficiency, low energy consumption equipment. For example, Henan Dongying Environmental Technology’s temperature-controlled filtration all-in-one machine saw a 30% year-on-year increase in orders due to 15% energy savings.
Technology Iteration and Cost Optimization
In recent years, low-temperature cold pressing technology and supercritical CO₂ extraction technology have been gradually popularized, but the price of equipment is still high. For example, the price of a brand of cold pressing equipment is 50% higher than that of hot pressing equipment, but the oil quality is better, which is suitable for the high-end edible oil market. In addition, modularized design reduces installation costs, such as the prefabricated production line of Henan Zhongrui Grain and Oil Machinery, which shortens the installation cycle by 40%.
Policy and environmental requirements
The tightening of environmental protection policies drives the upgrading of equipment. For example, the price of equipment equipped with exhaust gas treatment system increases by 20%-30%, but the risk of shutdown can be avoided. An oil plant in Henan was fined for failing to meet the standards, and then invested 1.5 million yuan to upgrade environmental protection equipment, although the short-term cost increases, but long-term compliance to ensure production stability.

V. Suggestions for Investment Decision
Define capacity demand
Choose the equipment size according to the target market (bulk oil, packaged oil, industrial oil). For example, an oil mill for the community market may choose 5-10 tons/day equipment, while an oil mill for the supplier super needs more than 30 tons/day capacity.
Evaluate technology routes
The hot press process is suitable for the mass market, while the cold press process is suitable for the high-end market. For example, Shandong Qiangxing Machinery’s hydraulic oil press has a low oil yield but good flavor retention, making it suitable for traditional dumb-pressed soybean oil, while the screw press is highly efficient and suitable for large-scale production.
Focus on the whole life cycle cost
The price of the equipment is only the initial investment, the need for comprehensive consideration of energy consumption, maintenance, residual value and other factors. For example, although the initial purchase price of a certain brand of equipment is 10% higher, the difference in cost can be recovered in 3 years due to 20% lower energy consumption.
Choose a reliable supplier
Priority is given to manufacturers that provide installation and commissioning, technical training and after-sales service. For example, Henan Zhongrui Cereals and Oil Machinery provides 3-year warranty and lifelong maintenance, which reduces the risk in the later stage.
The price system of the complete set of soybean oil press equipment is a comprehensive reflection of the scale, technology, cost and market demand. Investors need to combine their own positioning, balance the initial investment and long-term benefits, choose the most cost-effective program. With the industry’s technological upgrading and environmental protection requirements, high-efficiency, energy-saving, intelligent equipment will become the mainstream, and accurate cost control and market prediction will be the key to corporate competitiveness.