Is a Yoghurt Business Profitable in Kenya? Work It Out
Quick answer: A yoghurt business is profitable when the selling price per litre covers the milk, cultures, sugar and packaging with a good margin, and you sell enough litres to cover rent, power and wages. Use the calculator with your own prices; the example figures are placeholders only.
Key facts
- Margin = selling price − milk − ingredients and packaging
- Break-even litres = monthly costs ÷ (margin × days)
- Core equipment: pasteurizer, cooling, cup sealer or filler
- Dairy processing is licensed by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB)
Yoghurt profit calculator
Replace the example figures with your own. Results update as you type.
Gross margin per month–
Profit per month–
Break-even litres per day–
Example inputs only; they are not market prices.
Equipment you need
Pasteurizer
| Model | Size / capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Liters Milk pasteuriser | 50 L | KSh 140,000 |
| 100l milk pasteuriser kenya | 100 L | KSh 160,000 |
| 200 Liters Milk Pasteuriser | 200 L | KSh 210,000 |
| 300 liters H-Tech milk pasteuriser | 300 L | KSh 270,000 |
| 500 Liters milk pasteuriser machine | 500 L | KSh 320,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026). Full range: Milk pasteurizers price list.
Cup filling and sealing
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Manual Cup Sealer Machine | KSh 78,750 |
| Semi-auto cup filling and sealing machine | KSh 970,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026).
What drives profit
- Buying good milk at a steady price.
- Consistent quality and hygiene so customers come back.
- Packaging that suits your buyers (cups for schools and shops, bottles for supermarkets).
- Licensing with the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) before you sell.
Related: how to start a yoghurt business and cup filling and sealing.
Watch: Milk chillers and pasteurizers
Frequently asked questions
Is a yoghurt business profitable in Kenya?
It can be, when your margin per litre times litres sold covers your monthly costs. Use the calculator with your own figures.
How much milk do I need to break even?
Monthly costs divided by (margin per litre × production days); the calculator shows it.
What equipment do I need to start?
A pasteurizer, cooling, and a cup sealer or filler for packing.
Do I need a licence to sell yoghurt?
Yes. Dairy processors are licensed by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB).