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Is a Cooking Oil ATM Business Profitable? Work It Out
- Profit = margin per litre × litres sold − monthly costs
- Small, frequent sales: location and foot traffic matter most
- Machines from KSh 35,000 (table-top) to KSh 105,000 (100 litres)
- Keep the measure calibrated so customers trust it
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Cooking oil ATM profit calculator
Replace the example figures with your own. The machine price starts at our current price for the 20-litre stainless steel model.
Example inputs only; they are not market prices. Check current wholesale oil prices with your supplier.
What makes a cooking oil ATM profitable
- Location: estates, markets and busy shops where people buy small amounts daily.
- Trust: an accurate, calibrated measure and a clean machine.
- Buying well: your wholesale price per litre sets your margin.
- Right size: start with a table-top or 20-litre machine and move up as sales grow.
Choose the machine
H-TECH 20 LITRES COOKING OIL VENDING MACHINE (MDF Concept)KSh 71,000
20 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel)KSh 74,000
20 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel)KSh 81,000
H-TECH 50 LITRES SALAD OIL ATM (MDF concept)KSh 80,000
50 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel)KSh 85,000
50 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel)KSh 90,000| Model | Size / capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H-TECH 20 LITRES COOKING OIL VENDING MACHINE (MDF Concept) | 20 L | KSh 71,000 |
| 20 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel) | 20 L | KSh 74,000 |
| 20 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel) | 20 L | KSh 81,000 |
| H-TECH 50 LITRES SALAD OIL ATM (MDF concept) | 50 L | KSh 80,000 |
| 50 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel) | 50 L | KSh 85,000 |
| 50 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel) | 50 L | KSh 90,000 |
| 100 litres H-TECH salad oil vending machine (MDF Concept) | 100 L | KSh 92,000 |
| 100 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel) | 100 L | KSh 95,000 |
| 100 Liters cooking oil vending machine (Stainless steel) | 100 L | KSh 105,000 |
| H-TECH TABLE TOP COOKING OIL ATM (MDF concept) | – | KSh 35,000 |
| Table Top cooking oil vending machine (Mild steel) | – | KSh 38,000 |
| Table Top cooking oil vending machine (stainless steel) | – | KSh 40,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026). Full range: Cooking oil ATMs price list.
Related: starting a cooking oil ATM business and cooking oil ATM vs milk ATM.
From our workshop and the field
We have been designing and building H-TECH cooking oil ATMs in Kenya since 2018. These photos from our build archive show the machines being made and in use.
Watch: Cooking oil ATMs
Frequently asked questions
Is a cooking oil ATM business profitable in Kenya?
It can be, when margin per litre × litres sold is above your monthly costs. Use the calculator with your own figures.
How many litres must I sell to break even?
Monthly costs divided by (margin per litre × selling days); the calculator shows it.
Which size should I start with?
A table-top or 20-litre machine suits most new shops; upgrade as sales grow.
How much is a cooking oil ATM machine in Kenya?
H-TECH cooking oil ATMs cost KSh 35,000 to KSh 105,000.