Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 03-31-2026 Origin: Site
Tomato paste is one of the most widely used ingredients in the global food industry. With increasing demand in Africa and developing markets, investing in a tomato paste production line has become a profitable business opportunity.
A tomato paste production line is a complete system that processes fresh tomatoes into concentrated paste, which can be used for ketchup, sauces, and other food products.
1. There is a large market demand for tomato products, with huge export potential. Tomato paste is not only a condiment but also a raw material for the global basic food industry.
2. Processed tomato paste has a long shelf life (typically 18-24 months).
3. The technology is mature and highly automated. Modern tomato paste production lines are very mature and have significant economies of scale.
4. Tomato peels and seeds generated during production can be recycled and processed into tomato seed oil or animal feed, achieving a near-zero-waste circular economy. Industrial demand is high, resulting in high profit margins.
Taking a tomato paste production line as an example, it mainly consists of the following aspects. For a more detailed understanding, please read this article: 《Tomato Paste Production Line Processing Process》. Here's a brief overview, mainly divided into :
Raw Material Receiving and Inspection
Tomato Washing and Sortin
Crushing and Pulping Process
Preheating Treatment
Tomato Concentration Process andSterilization
Filling and Packaging
Equipment | function | ||
Washing machine | Wash fresh tomatoes | ||
Sorting machines | Distinguish between good and bad tomatoes | ||
Crushers | Mash tomatoes into a puree | ||
Preheaters | Heat the pulp to improve color and consistency | ||
Pulping and refining machines | Remove seeds and skins | ||
Evaporators | Concentrate tomato sauce | ||
Kill bacteria and extend shelf life | |||
Aseptic filling machines | Pack the paste into aseptic containers | ||
Packaging machines | Pack the final product for sale |
1. Production Capacity
The production capacity discussed here refers to the production capacity of the final product, tomato paste, not the production capacity of the raw tomatoes.
Small-scale tomato paste production capacity: 500KG-1T/H
Medium-scale tomato paste production capacity: 5t - 20t/H
Large-scale tomato paste production capacity: 30t - 80t/H and above
2. Automation Level
Semi-automatic: Lower cost, but requires more manual labor.
Fully automatic: Higher efficiency, lower manual intervention, suitable for long-term operation.
3. Power Supply and Heating Method
Power Supply: Typically 380V / 50Hz / Three-phase (customizable)
Heating Method:
Steam Heating (Recommended)
Electric Heating
Gas Heating
Recommendation: Steam heating is preferred (stable + low cost)
4. Packaging Form
Different packaging requires different filling machines. And different filling machines have different prices.
Typical concentration（Brix） | Main packaging forms | Corresponding filling machine type | |
Tomato Ketchup | 18–25°（Product blending） | Small pouches / bottles / spout pouches | Small bag packaging machine / Paste filling machine |
Tomato Sauce | 8–15° | Bottle / Soft bag / can | Liquid filling machine / Bottled filling line |
Tomato Puree | 8–12° | Tetra Pak / Bottle / Can | Aseptic filling machine / Liquid filling |
Tomato Paste（28–30°） | 28–30° | Small bags / tin cans | Paste filling machine / Small bag machine |
Tomato Paste（36–38°） | 36–38° | Aseptic bags / large drums (220L) | Aseptic BIB filling machine |
With continuously growing market demand, building a tomato sauce production line is a profitable investment. If you are looking for small-scale processing or large-scale industrial production, choosing the right equipment and solutions is crucial.
If you want to build your own tomato sauce factory, please contact Kunshan VONFO Machinery Co. Ltd for customized production solutions and a free quote!
