With the rapid development of global aquaculture, shrimp farming has become one of the most valuable sectors in the feed manufacturing industry. According to FAO data, global production of marine and freshwater shrimp exceeded 9 million tons in 2023, and the market size is projected to surpass USD 70 billion by 2027. To meet this huge demand, ensuring healthy shrimp growth and rapid weight gain has become a primary concern for shrimp farmers and animal feed processing plant operators. This article delves into the shrimp feed manufacturing process, offering professional insights on raw material management, formula design, and the five core production steps critical to efficient and stable operations in a feed manufacturing plant.
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Raw Material Management and Formula Design: The First Line of Quality Assurance
The foundation of high-quality shrimp feed lies in scientific raw material management and precise formula design. Let’s examine key points in raw material selection and formula strategy in the shrimp feed manufacturing process.
High-Quality Raw Materials: Nutritional Backbone of Shrimp Feed
Shrimp feed production starts with premium ingredients:
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Protein sources: fishmeal (minimum 60%) protein, soybean meal, feather meal, blood meal, Antarctic krill meal, etc.
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Energy sources: corn, wheat, brown rice, vegetable oil, providing about 60%-70% of daily metabolic energy.
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Functional additives: vitamins (A, D3, E), minerals (calcium, phosphorus, zinc), immune boosters (β-glucan), attractants (fish peptides, amino acids), etc.
Raw Materials for Shrimp Pellet Manufacturing
Intelligent Formula Design: Meeting Nutritional Needs at Every Growth Stage
Formula design is a balance of art and science, combining high-quality ingredients in a way that ensures nutritional adequacy while optimizing production costs in a feed mill plant. This is crucial for maximizing profitability in any animal feed manufacturing process.
Balanced protein-to-energy ratio:
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Typically maintained between 1:1.5 to 1:2 to align amino acids with metabolizable energy.
Stage-specific formulas:
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Nursery phase: 40%-45% protein, focuses on immunity and stress resistance.
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Grow-out phase: 35%-40% protein, promotes rapid weight gain.
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Adult phase: 30%-35% protein, enhances energy efficiency and feed conversion ratio.
Given regional variations in raw material availability and client feeding practices, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. With years of experience, ABC Machinery offers integrated solutions covering raw material inspection, smart formulation, equipment customization, and process optimization. If you are planning a feed production line or facing high raw material costs and quality fluctuations, contact ABC Machinery for a free project evaluation and solution consultation.
The 5 Essential Steps of the Shrimp Feed Manufacturing Process
Mastering a scientific shrimp feed manufacturing process can significantly enhance the efficiency of an animal feed pellet production line and ensure superior product quality. Each step below requires support from advanced feed machinery and systems.
99.5% impurity removal efficiency lays a solid foundation for shrimp feed quality
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Includes intake, screening, crushing, impurity removal, and pre-mixing.
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ABC Machinery utilizes high-precision vibratory screens and magnetic animal feed machinery to remove impurities with a 99.5%+ success rate and control particle size to 0.5–1.2mm.
20% Intelligent mixing system reduces nutritional deviation
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Ingredients are accurately blended based on scientific formulas to ensure uniform particle distribution and nutritional balance.
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With twin-shaft paddle mixers, mixing CV ≤3-5% is achieved in just 30–90 seconds. Compared to traditional mixers, client reports show a 12% increase in product pass rate and 20% reduction in nutrient deviation.
3-layer conditioning plus twin-screw extrusion for stable production output
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Conditioning improves digestibility, while extrusion/pelleting ensures physical stability and meets suspension time requirements.
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ABC Machinery features triple-layer stainless steel conditioners with precise temperature control (90–110°C), achieving 80%-90% starch gelatinization and improved digestibility.
±1% moisture control ensures long-term stable storage of feed
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Moisture is precisely controlled below 11%, preventing mold and prolonging shelf life.
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ABC Machinery's five-layer belt dryers, integrated with a moisture control system (±1%), support sectional temperature control (60°C–120°C). Real-world feedback shows an 85% reduction in spoilage and a 10-12% improvement in qualified output rate.
≥99% foreign body detection rate ensures product safety
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Combines automated weighing and real-time quality monitoring for traceability and product consistency.
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High-speed packaging lines, online weighing, and metal detection systems achieve ±0.2% accuracy and ≥99% foreign object detection. Integration with MES enables full digital visibility from production to traceability.
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Why Top Shrimp Feed Producers Trust ABC Machinery
Experienced players in the shrimp feed sector understand that animal feed processing equipment is efficiency and process is success. ABC Machinery has earned the trust of leading manufacturers by helping them improve quality, reduce costs, and scale capacity.
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Fast capacity-switching capabilities support flexible formulations and various plant sizes.
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Real-time data monitoring and remote diagnostics cut maintenance downtime by 40%.
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Energy-efficient designs reduce energy consumption by 15%, with waste heat recovery aligning with global sustainability standards.
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Whole-line energy savings up to 30%, significantly reducing feed manufacturing plant costs.
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Equipment failure rates as low as 0.3%, minimizing maintenance and downtime.
Reliable Shrimp Feed Equipment Partner
ABC Machinery's strategy integrates "technological innovation + intelligent manufacturing + customized services" to build smart, green, high-efficiency shrimp feed production solutions. Choosing ABC Machinery means choosing the accelerator for future industrial upgrades. Contact us today to get a free technical plan and equipment quote for your prawn feed manufacturing machine and complete feed mill plant setup.
