2. production costs (materials, labour, maintenance of the facilities)
3. marketing costs (packaging, distribution, advertising and sales labour)
4. Market value of the goods produced has to exceed production and marketing costs, by a margin sufficient to pay off the startup costs and to have a reasonable expectation of profit.
There are hazards involved in the soap making process: be sure to include safety plans, permits and insurance in your costs. Also check the zoning in your proposed location. Make sure you have a reliable material supply.
I don't know the soap market particularly well. In this part of the world, mass manufactured soap is readily available and cheap. It would be difficult or impossible (I guess) for a small startup to compete with that. Some nicer soaps are still finding niche markets though, and fetch a higher price. I suspect that your feasibility study will have to demonstrate that your soap product is something special and is able to contend for market share. In general terms, identify who you are going to be selling the soap to, and why they are going to buy your product instead of something else.
There is one more factor in soap manufacturing: I believe many (if not all) soaps have to be aged before they can be marketed. If so, there will be a lag before you can start to sell the product and have a return on your investment: you'll need extra financing to cover this time period.
It's easy to make horrible soap. Lye soap that hasn't been properly aged is nasty stuff. Another common mistake is to use way too much scent. Soap is a repeat business: people who like your product will buy it again. If your first product is harsh and unpleasant, you may not get a second chance. Make prototypes and test recipes before you invest in a production plant. Plan on a year at least of research and development, if you haven't done this already.
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