In Honduras, the processing capacity of grains such as wheat flour and maize flour has been a crucial component in its food industry. The country has processing facilities and plants that have evolved to meet local demand for these commodities. Wheat flour is widely used in the making of bread, cakes, and other products in the food industry, while maize flour is instrumental in the preparation of traditional foods such as tortillas and tamales.
Factories and mills have adopted advanced technologies to optimize production, achieving greater speed and flexibility to meet market demand. Despite these improvements, the country faces obstacles in accessing raw material locally, especially for wheat flour, as wheat is not grown in the region.
Some factories and mills face challenges due to the country's dependence on imports, generating a constant need for foreign currency, mainly US dollars. Declining exports, economic instability, and the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated this demand, reducing remittance and tourism revenues. These factors have put pressure on the supply of foreign currency, making international transactions difficult.
Despite the challenges, Honduras has managed to develop a strong processing capacity that contributes significantly to the availability of grain products in the country.
Large basic grain milling contractors in Honduras include: IMSA, Molino Harinero Sula, and DEMAHSA
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MATURAVE Milling Company
The company has consolidated its position as a solid and reliable entity in the market, with a large production capacity. However, it faces certain challenges due to restrictions imposed by national policies that hinder the ability to maintain grain reserves as a safety measure for unforeseen events in its operations. These constraints represent bottlenecks that could affect the smooth continuity of your activities in unexpected situations.
Company name and address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
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MATURAVE Honduras, Km 15 carretera a Olancho Tegucigalpa, Honduras Tegucigalpa |
Name: Marco Tulio Ramos Title: Owner-Manager Email: maturave9@yahoo.com |
Tel: +504 2291-5844 Fax: |
Overview of features and services |
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As a leading company in the production and distribution of maize flour, it focuses on the marketing and manufacturing of a variety of products, including beans, rice and flour. Maturave's specialization lies in transforming these grains into products of the highest quality, prepared for distribution and final consumption. |
Safety |
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Safety |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Access |
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Distance from Main Town (km) |
35.5 km |
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Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
1 hr |
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Road Condition to Mill |
Under repair |
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Road Limitations (if any) |
No |
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Rail Connections |
No |
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On the Railway From |
NA |
For |
NA |
Other Comments |
NA |
Milling Capacity |
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Maize |
100 |
2,500 |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
1,000 |
Outside the Compound |
17,000 |
IMSA Milling Company
The company has managed to establish itself as a robust and trusted entity in the market, demonstrating remarkable production capacity. Despite this, it is currently facing challenges arising from access restrictions caused by demonstrations that hinder the distribution of its products. To overcome this obstacle, they have identified and are implementing alternative routes to ensure smooth and efficient distribution.
Company name and address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
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Industrias Molineras S.A. de C.V, Km. 3 Carretera a Puerto Cortés, Choloma, Honduras |
Name: Gabriela Abufele Title: ZCS Regional Manager |
Tel: +504 2565-2800 |
Overview of features and services |
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A company specialized in the processing of rice, roasted coffee, maize flour and wheat flour focuses on transforming raw materials into final products, ensuring quality standards, efficiency in distribution and customer service. |
Safety |
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Safety |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Access |
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Distance from Main Town (km) |
263 km |
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Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
4 hr |
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Road Condition to Mill |
Good conditions |
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Road Limitations (if any) |
No |
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Rail Connections |
No |
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On the Railway From |
NA |
For |
NA |
Other Comments |
NA |
Milling Capacity |
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
180 |
2,340 |
Maize |
200 |
4,800 |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
1,036 |
2,400 |