PHOTO: The new 150k-capacity feed mill in Yunnan, China is part of Pilmico and Gold Coin Group’s strategy to enhance service capabilities across more species and reach a broader customer base.
Gold Coin China, a subsidiary of Pilmico and Gold Coin Group, increased feedmill capacity by completing their new feedmill in Yunnan, China. This feedmill is currently the largest comprehensive feedmill in Yunnan Province.
The project, worth a $23.1 million investment, began in 2022 with a groundbreaking ceremony. The feedmill boasts a capacity of 150,000 MT with near-term plans to expand to 290,000 MT with a future maximum capacity potential of 500,000 MT. Equipped with the latest equipment and technology, Pilmico and Gold Coin group’s Yunnan facility aims to set new standards in feedmill production.
It will commence commercial production by June 2024 and is expected to produce 75,000 MT this year. This feedmill will cater to more species, including swine, poultry, aqua, ruminants, and premix, and reach an even broader customer base.
“The launch of this new facility in Yuxi, Yunnan Province, is a testament to our commitment to expand our presence in key markets through investments in more efficient facilities across the region. For this feedmill specifically, we worked with key stakeholders to embed some of the latest technology and automation equipment to enhance our processes and optimize feedmill efficiency. This mill is the second of its kind in our China-based operation. It will ensure that our customers are provided with the highest quality feed across multiple categories,” said Tristan Aboitiz, Pilmico and Gold Coin Group President and Chief Executive Officer.
The Yunnan feedmill forms part of the Aboitiz Group’s food and agribusiness subsidiary’s strategic moves to strengthen its feedmill capacity in the Asia Pacific, alongside the upcoming 200,000 MT feedmill in Long An, Vietnam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is this article about?
Gold Coin China, a subsidiary of Pilmico and Gold Coin Group, has completed the construction of a major new feed mill in Yuxi, Yunnan Province, China. The facility is currently the largest comprehensive feed mill in Yunnan Province and represents a $23.1 million investment that began with a groundbreaking ceremony in 2022. It is designed to serve a broader range of animal species and significantly expand the group’s feed production capacity across the Asia Pacific region.
Q2. What is the production capacity of the new Yunnan feed mill?
The new facility launched with a capacity of 150,000 MT, with near-term plans to scale up to 290,000 MT and a future maximum potential of 500,000 MT. Commercial production was scheduled to commence by June 2024, with a projected output of 75,000 MT for the year. The phased capacity expansion approach ensures the facility can grow progressively in line with market demand without overextending infrastructure from the outset.
Q3. What animal species and feed categories will the Yunnan facility serve?
Unlike more specialized facilities, the Yunnan feed mill is built to cater to multiple species – including swine, poultry, aqua, ruminants, and premix feed. This multi-species capability broadens the customer base the facility can serve and makes it a more versatile production hub, positioning the group to capture demand across different segments of the animal feed market from a single location in Yunnan Province.
Q4. How does the Yunnan feed mill fit into the group’s broader regional strategy?
The Yunnan facility is part of a deliberate Asia Pacific expansion strategy being pursued by Pilmico and Gold Coin Group under the Aboitiz Group. It is described as the second of its kind in the China operation and sits alongside the upcoming 200,000 MT feed mill being developed in Long An, Vietnam – signaling a coordinated, multi-market effort to strengthen feedmill capacity across the region.
Q5. What are the key takeaways from this development?
This investment signals serious, long-term commitment to the Chinese and broader Asia Pacific feed market. A $23.1 million facility built with the latest technology and automation – and capable of eventually producing 500,000 MT – is not incremental growth but a structural capacity leap. The multi-species design and phased expansion plan reflect strategic flexibility. Paired with the Vietnam feedmill project, it confirms that the group is actively scaling its regional footprint with significant capital backing.
