Milk Pasteurizer Price in Kenya and How to Choose One (Batch vs HTST)
- Batch pasteurizers: KSh 140,000 – KSh 320,000
- Batch (LTLT) heats milk to about 63 °C and holds it for 30 minutes; HTST heats to about 72 °C for 15 seconds
- Size by litres per batch and batches per day
- Cool milk quickly after pasteurizing
Milk pasteurizer prices
50 Liters Milk pasteuriserKSh 140,000
100l milk pasteuriser kenyaKSh 160,000
200 Liters Milk PasteuriserKSh 210,000
300 liters H-Tech milk pasteuriserKSh 270,000
500 Liters milk pasteuriser machineKSh 320,000| 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 29 September 2026). Full range: Milk pasteurizers price list.
Batch vs HTST pasteurizers
| Batch (vat) pasteurizer | HTST (line) pasteurizer | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Heats a full tank to about 63 °C and holds it for 30 minutes | Heats milk flowing through plates to about 72 °C for 15 seconds |
| Best for | 50–1,000 litres per batch: milk bars, small dairies, schools, cooperatives | Continuous processing in larger plants |
| Investment | Lower | Higher, with more controls |
| Flexibility | Also used for yoghurt and mala preparation | Single continuous product flow |
How to size a batch pasteurizer
Take the litres you receive per day and decide how many batches you can run. For example, 400 litres a day in two batches needs a 200-litre pasteurizer. Leave space for growth.
What to check before buying
- Food-grade stainless steel on all milk-contact parts.
- Accurate temperature display and a reliable timer.
- Heating option to match your site: electric or gas.
- An agitator for even heating, and a cooling method after pasteurizing.
- Easy cleaning: smooth welds and a full drain.
After pasteurizing, cool and store milk properly: see milk cooling tank sizing. Selling to the public? See starting a milk ATM business.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 100 litre pasteurizer in Kenya?
See the 100-litre row in the price table above for the current H-TECH price.
What temperature is milk pasteurized at?
Batch pasteurization holds milk at about 63 °C for 30 minutes; HTST heats it to about 72 °C for 15 seconds.
Electric or gas pasteurizer?
Electric is simple and clean where power is reliable; gas suits sites with weak or expensive power. We advise per site.
Can I make yoghurt in a batch pasteurizer?
Yes, many small dairies use the batch pasteurizer to heat milk for yoghurt and mala before incubation.