Milk Collection Centre Profit and Payback Calculator
Quick answer: Profit = (selling price after spoilage − price paid to farmers) × litres per month − running costs. Break-even litres per day = running costs ÷ (margin per litre × 30). Cold, clean milk keeps rejects low, which is why the chiller pays for itself: every rejected litre is lost margin.
Key facts
- Profit = margin per litre × litres − costs
- Break-even litres = costs ÷ (margin × 30)
- Spoilage cuts margin directly
- Kenya Dairy Board licensing applies
Collection Centre Calculator
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What Moves Profit
- Volume: more farmers and reliable payment keep milk coming.
- Quality: testing at intake and fast cooling keep rejects low (testing milk).
- Power: chillers run every day; a backup supply protects the milk.
Equipment
100 LTRS MILK CHILLERKSh 280,000
300 LTRS MILK CHILLERKSh 330,000
H-TECH 500 LITERS MILK CHILLERKSh 450,000
700 LITRES MILK CHILLERKSh 650,000
H-TECH 1000 LTRS MILK CHILLERKSh 800,000
50l milk storage canKSh 15,000
100l milk storage canKSh 24,000
LactometerKSh 500| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| 100 LTRS MILK CHILLER | KSh 280,000 |
| 300 LTRS MILK CHILLER | KSh 330,000 |
| H-TECH 500 LITERS MILK CHILLER | KSh 450,000 |
| 700 LITRES MILK CHILLER | KSh 650,000 |
| H-TECH 1000 LTRS MILK CHILLER | KSh 800,000 |
| 50l milk storage can | KSh 15,000 |
| 100l milk storage can | KSh 24,000 |
| Lactometer | KSh 500 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 4 October 2026).
Setup steps: milk chillers for cooperatives and chiller size. Licensing: Kenya Dairy Board.
Watch: Milk chillers and pasteurizers
Frequently asked questions
Is a milk collection centre profitable in Kenya?
It can be with steady volume, a fair margin and low spoilage; check with the calculator.
How many litres must a collection centre handle to break even?
Running costs divided by (margin per litre × 30); the calculator shows it.
What equipment does a milk collection centre need?
A milk chiller, stainless cans, testing equipment and a reliable power supply.