People will always need to wash—clothes, hands, dishes, floors, even their bikes. That means detergent is not a luxury; it’s a recurring need. A liquid detergent plant offers a clean path to high-margin, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). And the best part? Low input, high output, and massive market demand.
The Most Important Point
Unlike powder detergent, liquid detergent is easier to make, brand, and customize. It needs less space, causes less dust, and can be automated quickly. It’s also growing faster than solid soaps across Asia.
Why It’s Booming Now
- Liquid detergent demand in Bangladesh grows 15–20% annually
- Urban consumers prefer liquid for washing machines
- No drying or spray towers needed—faster production
- Local brands can easily compete with global ones
- Export potential to South Asia, Middle East, and Africa
- Raw materials like SLES, LABSA, and fragrance are locally available
Liquid detergent is not just for elite homes anymore—it’s becoming the default in every new home.
Project Overview: Automatic Plant (Mid-Scale)
Production Capacity: 2,000 Liters/hour
Target: Household + Institutional Grade Detergents
| Component | Estimated Cost (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Mixing Reactors (2 units) | 80,00,000 |
| Homogenizer & Emulsifier Unit | 45,00,000 |
| Filling Line (Auto – 500ml to 5L) | 50,00,000 |
| Storage Tanks + Pipelines | 30,00,000 |
| Labeling + Shrink Packing Machines | 20,00,000 |
| Water Purification + Heating Units | 25,00,000 |
| Formulation Lab + Testing Equipment | 15,00,000 |
| Civil Work + Utility Setup | 50,00,000 |
| Working Capital + Initial Raw Materials | 80,00,000 |
| Licensing, Branding, Approvals | 15,00,000 |
| Total Project Budget (200% scale) | 4,10,00,000 |
Formulation & Products
You can manufacture:
- Dishwashing liquids
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Hand wash (with antiseptic agents)
- Car wash liquid / Floor cleaner
- Pet-safe or herbal variants
With slight tweaks in raw material ratios, one line can handle multiple SKUs.
Profitability Estimate
| Metric | Value (Monthly) |
|---|---|
| Production Volume | 1.5 lakh liters |
| Avg. Selling Price (retail+bulk mix) | BDT 90/liter |
| Gross Sales Revenue | BDT 1,35,00,000 |
| Production & Marketing Cost (~65%) | BDT 87,75,000 |
| Net Profit (Monthly) | BDT 47,25,000 |
Breakeven: Within 2.5–3 years
ROI: 35%+ annually after stabilization
Market Entry Time: Less than 6 months
Marketing Angle
- Eco-safe, child-safe, or machine-safe positioning
- Work with super shops, eCommerce, and household agents
- Bundle with dispenser bottles for subscription model
- Option to private label for other brands
- Institutional sales to hotels, laundries, cleaning firms
This plant gives you a real shot at building your own FMCG brand.
RAYHANS Role in Detergent Projects
We provide:
- Formula & chemical sourcing assistance
- Plant layout, machinery from India/China/Europe
- Bankable project profile with cost/revenue model
- Support for BSTI, DoE, and licensing
- Branding & packaging partner connections
- Scaling advice and export linkage roadmap
Final Wash
A bottle of detergent may seem small, but in it hides a factory, a formula, and a fortune. With every liter you sell, you clean not just laundry—but your books, your margins, and your market share. Clean is the new rich.