Infraplus Consulting was appointed by BIO S.A. to prepare pre-feasibility reports for the establishment of tomato processing plants in Dakar Fann, Senegal. The project aimed to evaluate the supply chain, market demand, and economic feasibility of processing tomatoes into value-added products.

The assignment included a comprehensive analysis of the tomato value chain, from raw material availability to market potential. Infraplus conducted a global and regional production analysis, assessed local farming practices, and evaluated the capital investment requirements, including plant layout and machinery.

Infraplus also worked on integrating smallholder farmers into the market system and provided a detailed profitability analysis for the proposed processing plant.

Scope of Work:

1. Value Chain & Supply Chain Analysis:
- Assessment of raw material availability for tomato processing
- Value chain analysis covering smallholder farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, traders, and exporters
- Detailed analysis of supply chain infrastructure, including field collection centers, primary processing centers, warehouses, cold storage, and market access
2. Market Potential & Demand Analysis:
- Global and regional production and consumption analysis for tomato-based products
- Market position assessment and forecast of future demand for processed tomato products in Senegal
- Integration of smallholder farmers into the market, focusing on backward and forward linkages for product distribution
3. Manufacturing & Plant Design:
- Manufacturing process design with process flow diagrams and plant layout
- Capital investment breakdown for land development, machinery, buildings, and civil works
- Assessment of miscellaneous fixed assets and operational costs
4. Economic & Financial Feasibility:
- Detailed project economics and profitability analysis
- Cost estimates for infrastructure, machinery, and operational setup
- Financial projections for profitability and long-term project viability

Deliverables:

Value chain analysis report for tomato supply and processing
Market demand and consumption forecasts for tomato products
Supply chain infrastructure report, including collection centers, warehouses, and cold storage
Manufacturing process designs and plant layout diagrams
Capital investment analysis, including land development and plant machinery costs
Project economics and profitability analysis report
Pre-feasibility report summarizing all findings and recommendations for project implementation

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