Agro-processing opportunities in the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ)
The Eastern Cape has vast untapped potential for agro-processing activities. The province is suitable for a wide variety of agricultural process dues to its temperate climate and year-round rainfall.
The ELIDZ is making meaningful strides in the agro-processing sector. The following are current opportunities in the sector.
Blue Berry Production & Processing
- CAPEX = R24.5-million
- IRR = 30% (10 years)
Tannery
- CAPEX = R50-million (approx.)
- IRR = 19%
Hydroponic Vegetable Production and Packaging
- CAPEX = Greenhouses: R24-million (5 ha);
- IRR = 33%
- CAPEX = Greenhouses: R48.5-million (10 ha);
- IRR = 25%
- Packaging facility: R6-million
Berry Puree
- CAPEX = R16.4-million
Pomegranate Production and Processing
- CAPEX = R30.8-million
- IRR = 46.6%
Irrigated Pasture Dairy Farm 30,000 l per day
- CAPEX = R101.7-million
- IRR = 26.3%
Contact the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ)
Interested investors/businesses are asked to contact the ELIDZ below; kindly use as reference in the subject line: Agro-processing opportunities
