Four Investments in Three Years in Ethiopia: 1,000 kg/h in Operation, 2,300 kg/h Under Installation
In Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country, pasta demand is growing fast — and since 2024, four separate investors have chosen Talia Makina as their line supplier. The two 500 kg/h short-cut lines commissioned in 2024 and 2025 are in active production today; installation of an 800 kg/h short-cut line and a 1,500 kg/h spaghetti line is under way. Once complete, total capacity in the country will reach 3,300 kg/h.
The Four Projects at a Glance
Project Story
In Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country, pasta is a fast-growing food category. Within this growth, four separate investors have chosen Talia Makina as their line supplier since 2024 — four projects entirely independent of one another.
The first investor was a company completely new to the industry, with no prior production: it started with a 500 kg/h short-cut line in 2024. In 2025 the second investor followed the same path, and a second line of the same capacity came online. Teams starting from zero reached consistent quality quickly thanks to hands-on training and production supervision during commissioning.
The two operating lines run on Siemens PLC-based automation with Yaskawa components in the panels. All product-contact surfaces are food-grade AISI 304 stainless steel. The lines produce a wide range of short-cut shapes led by fusilli, penne, elbow macaroni and shells. Capacity in operation is 1,000 kg/h — theoretically 24 tons per day.
Two more projects are on site in 2026: installation of an 800 kg/h short-cut line is under way — its owner is an investor entering the industry for the first time, with commissioning planned for early November. The 1,500 kg/h spaghetti line is a different story: a producer already making short-cut pasta, after earning its position in the market, agreed with Talia Makina to add spaghetti to its product range; the line will produce 1.6 mm spaghetti and is planned to be commissioned towards the end of the year. Both lines under installation will run on Siemens PLC + Schneider automation.
Once the project is complete, our total installed capacity in Ethiopia will reach 3,300 kg/h — theoretically 79.2 tons per day. Four independent investments in three years are the strongest validation of both the market and the solution. The pattern we saw from Kyrgyzstan (2008) to Georgia (2021) holds here as well: investors entering the industry from scratch make a strong start with our turnkey model.
Ethiopia is also the third link in our presence in Africa: in Cameroon, a 2,000 kg/h spaghetti line is being installed alongside the short-cut line running since 2023; in Madagascar, a 1,000 kg/h line has been in production since 2020. All lines are delivered with a 24-month standard warranty; remote support and spare-parts supply continue during and after the warranty. Since 2007, we have delivered turnkey pasta factory installations in 18 countries.
Project Fact Sheet
Turnkey Project Steps
Project Results
Views of the Installed Lines
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View 1View 2View 3Frequently Asked Questions
How is a pasta production line installed in Ethiopia?
Project planning, line design, manufacturing, shipment, on-site installation, commissioning and operator training are delivered turnkey from a single source. The same scope applies to all four Ethiopian projects; the first two lines entered production in 2024 and 2025.
What capacities were installed in Ethiopia?
Two 500 kg/h short-cut lines are in operation in two separate factories; an 800 kg/h short-cut line and a 1,500 kg/h spaghetti line are under installation. Capacity in operation is 1,000 kg/h (theoretical 24 tons/day); once complete, the total will be 3,300 kg/h (theoretical 79.2 tons/day).
Which pasta shapes are produced?
The short-cut lines produce a wide range of shapes led by fusilli, penne, elbow macaroni and shells; a round-die change yields more than 30 shapes on the same line. The spaghetti line under installation will produce 1.6 mm spaghetti.
How does the process work for an investor entering pasta production from scratch?
The first step is capacity selection and a line layout plan based on the target market; manufacturing, installation, commissioning and operator training then proceed from a single source. Three of the four investors in Ethiopia entered the industry from scratch; the two lines commissioned in 2024 and 2025 are the result.
Can an existing pasta producer add spaghetti to its product range?
Yes. Adding a spaghetti (long-cut) line to a plant producing short-cut pasta is one of the most natural growth steps for producers established in their market. Our fourth customer in Ethiopia is exactly this model: a company already producing short-cut pasta is expanding its range with a 1,500 kg/h spaghetti line.
When will the lines under installation be commissioned?
The 800 kg/h short-cut line is planned for commissioning in early November, and the 1,500 kg/h spaghetti line towards the end of the year; this page will be updated once the lines are commissioned.
What automation infrastructure do the lines use?
All four lines run on Siemens PLC-based automation; the operating lines use Yaskawa components in the panels, the lines under installation use Schneider. Process and recipe management is automatic.
What do the warranty and after-sales support cover?
All lines are delivered with a 24-month standard warranty covering parts and workmanship. Remote support and spare-parts supply continue during and after the warranty.
Does Talia Makina have other installations in Africa?
Yes. In Cameroon, a 500 kg/h short-cut line and a 750 kg/h spaghetti line have been in production since 2023 and a 2,000 kg/h spaghetti line is being installed; in Madagascar, a 1,000 kg/h short-cut line has been running since 2020. With the four projects in Ethiopia, Africa is one of our fastest-growing reference regions.
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