Bar soap, used for laundry and by extension toiletry, is by far one of the most used consumer commodity in Kenya and the whole of Africa. It is only second to cooking oil, salt and onion. The market for Bar soap in Kenya is under-utilized. Until now, less than Ten manufacturers are enjoying this vast market of over 99% (40 million plus) of soap users! The most popular Bar Soap brands in Kenya are: Panga, Menengai, Whitestar, White, Ushindi, Wash, Kuku, Lima, Rupi, Key, Sunlight and Jamaa. Most of these brands are owned by multi national companies who enjoy the monopoly.
Venturing into this under-uterized industry cannot only be rewarding, but also very lucrative. It is an under uterized, uncompetitave industry because only few players are into it. There are only Ten manufacturers who enjoy the robust monopoly of a consumer base of 43 million people here in Kenya! You can therefore become the 11th, 12th, or even 100th new entrant into this field without any worry or intimidation. Still, even 1000 manufacturers of Laundry Bar Soap CANNOT satisfy this market.
Soap manufacturing, particularly Laundry Bar soap, has been mystified through conspiracy and lack of information. Majority of people who would like to venture into this industry usually think that the trade is reserved only for big manufacturing companies. They harbor the belief that manufacturing Soap Making technology requires complex and expensive machinery. They also believe that soap making Oils, chemicals and other raw materials are scarce, non existent, or too expensive. In the real sense, making laundry soap is one of the easiest and cheapest Business Venture! For example; making a 800g of Laundry Bar Soap will cost you Ksh. 40 worth of raw materials (oils, Sodium Hydroxide, perfume and Color). The retail price for this Bar is between Ksh. 110-140. This translates well into over 150% net profit, yet, one would only need simple wooden molds, stainless steel pots and fire! Even where large scale manufacturing is needed, the motorized machines that can make as much as 200 dozens of Bar soap per hour are quite inexpensive and readily available here in Kenya, Botswana, Rwanda, Tanzania and other countries of East And Central African countries. The prices of these machines range between Ksh. 30,000-500,000/-. We have been in the forefront of demystifying Soap Manufacturing as well as acquisition of soap making machinery. Call us today for free information about soap making. 0723424240 We also provide information on soap business based on County
feasibility studies. E.g. Meru and Eldoret counties are the largest consumers of Bar Soap. Other counties notable for robust bar soap use are Nandi, Kisii, Machakos, etc. Bar soap business is exceptionally good in regions like Kisumu, Nyeri, Eldoret, Busia, Kakamega and the larger Central, Rift Valley and North Eastern regions.
DID YOU KNOW?
One of the recently introduced best selling Bar Soap brands into the market started with a capital base of only Ksh. 13,000/-?
We are the people behind this success story! The owners (a couple) of this best selling brand (name withheld), approached our consultancy firm with a view of trading in Onion business at Emali. We told them that we deal with Cosmetics and Detergents manufacturing, sales and marketing. We suggested that they try out soap business, and the wife accepted. A month later into the new business, we sold them a Soap Plodder with a capacity to make 50kg ( 5.2 dozens of 800g bar soap) per hour. Now, their production capacity is 100 dozens per day.
EXPERT ADVICE ON FORMULATION RATIOS
We offer certified advice on various formulation ratios for Bar soap that will see your production cost go down as low as ksh. 17/- per 800g bar. These ratios are good when using various oils such as palm, Coconut, Tallow and corn oil.
We offer free advice on ratio formulation and free training for those who buy soap making machines from us!
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that is nyc I have come across this information when I was brainstorming on which business plan I can choose between dertergent production and yougurt production and this information has made me go for the dertergent option……thanks for the information
Hello Joshua, Thank you for your compliments.
Is there an office I can visit to learn more?
Hi Hilda, we are based at Nyota Building, room 304 0723424240
Hi i would to know where to buy palm oil raw materials for soap making
Hi,
Kindly call this no. 0723424240
Am in this business making 60 bars per week and would like to make it atleast 100 bars in a day. kindly assist in anyway. wil contact you
Hello Joseph, you are in the right track and that’s a good start
Can I contact you for more information on soap making and machines
for sure that is a great inspiration.am happy to associate wid u guys only in a way of starting this project and lern more from you.am in eldoret please tell me when will u be comng to this place
Thanks Kimaiyo, we shall be in Eldoret on Nov7&8th
Am not there currently but would lo’ve to communicate via email or any other mode other than through the phone is it possible?
Hi Sophie,
You can use this email: eabc2010@gmail.com
Will you be in Kisumu anytime soon? I am interested in the business.
Yes, we will, and the dates shall be posted here
do you sell the machine am in nairobi,call 0721 290 749
Hi Judy, we do sell the machines on behalf of Express Marine Engeneering Corporation.
Am intrested in this business nd i would like to contact.
Hello Yussuf,
Kindly talk to Herman on this no. 0723424240
good information. am interested in the business and if the machine is not that costly, I can start immediately.
Hello William, small scale production doesn’t require machine. Medium to large scale require one
Thanks for this info i am looking for coconut and tullow whats the price per kilo. God bless
Hello Wairimu,
Coconut and Tallow costs ksh 150 and 96 respectively.
Thanks for the info. Where can i collect the coconut? Is this price per Litre for coconut please confirm.
You may collect it from 0723424240
and you think you can make a single cent with those prices?
Hello Charles, Soap formulation techniques allow inclusion of other ingredients such as fillers, fractions of oils thus allowing the cost of production to be as low as Ksh 49/800g
This is great. I would like to learn on how to make bar soap. What is the cost of the training and time
Hi Janet,
Currently we charge Ksh. 4,000. The whole training takes 4-6 hrs.
Am in kakamega and i seriously need this training, how can I get it?
We’re planning to hold a one week Training Symposium in Eldoret in August. Dates will be posted here.
But you can also try and visit us at Nyota House along Accra Road Nairobi
Dear Sire.
Good evening am inquiring can you supply and training of Soap Making Machines in Uganda in over 200 Groups of Youths in the Program called Operation Wealth Creation and set Job Creation in Youth please let me know if you can
Hello Sire, yes we can.
halo. am based in bungoma. are you soon organizing any trainings nearby bungoma?
Yes, soon and it will be announced
how much is your cheapest soap making machines?
Ksh. 280,000.
how is the garanty of the machine is it ready available
thanks
Hello Isa, the machines are available on order. They are guaranteed on warranty, high level performance and durability
Hi Isa, the machine has guarantee in quality, output, warranty and durability
Hi, Am in Uganda and would like to learn how to make bar soap, shower gel and fabric softner. Please let me know the costs involved and how long it takes.
Thank you.
Hello Helena, the training will take approximately ten hours. Four hours for bar soap, three hours each for shower gel and fabric softener. Charges are Ksh. 4,000, 5,500 and 3,500 respectively. However, we offer discounts if you decide to take the three items together. Kindly WhatsApp 0723424240.
Hello.Am from Ghana and want to learn how to make soap.when can I come to Kenya please
Hi Datebea, you can come to Kenya any time you like. Feel free to contact us through telephone number 0723424240
hi, hope fine, today i got the right info i was looking for, want to start shampoo, bar soap, detregent plz advice
Hello Bashir, we charge Ksh. 3000, 4000 and 3000 for Shampoo, Bar soap and All Purpose Liquid Detergent respectively. Training focuses on the Right formulation procedure, with emphasis on Kenya Bureau of Standards procedures. We advise you on packaging and Sourcing of the raw materials.
Am Beryl from kisumu Kenya, have been much interested in the soap business. Can i work for you as a voluntear for me to learn more about soaps.
Hello Beryl, Thank you for showing interest in working with us. Kindly talk to our directors for possible consideration of your request. Shalom.
Hi there. Its great you are helping youths to create jobs. I am from Dar es salaam. tell exactly where you are located. Seems training is anytime a student arrives. Ok
Harold
Hello Makundi, we are located in Nyota building along Accra road room third floor, Call this no 0723 4242 40
must one buy the machine on cash or can do in instalment
Can be done on instalment
i need help to learn how to make laundry bar soap at mombasa
Kindly call this number 0723 4242 40, you will be helped
Hi I lov da work
ow much is the low costing machine?
do you help people to register their brand name after training?
What about da packaging papers & machine?
Hello John, Talk to Herman on this telephone number 0723 4242 40
May I know the cost of the machine, and also total cost may incur to process one bar soap
Kindly contact us 0723 4242 40
would like to start a soap making company all usable soaps e.g bar, powder,bath and liquid detergents. would like to know the cost though I knw how to make liqid detergents,how long it takes.the machine I need for processing and their cost.Thank you,Elizabeth.
Hello Elizabeth, you can talk to us through our official telephone number 0723 4242 40 or visit us at Nyota Building along Accra road
would like to start a soap making company all usable soaps e.g bar, powder,bath and liquid detergents. would like to know the cost though I knw how to make liqid detergents,how long it takes.the machine I need for processing and their cost.where you are situated in Nairobi. Thank you,Elizabeth.
Hello Elizabeth, kindly talk to us on telephone number 0723 4242 40. You will be helped by our sales team in answering all the questions you have concerning costs of the machines, time of processing the request and any other querry
your exact location in town,Shad
thanx for information but how much is the cheapest solid soap making machine in, US Dollars,please confirm.
USD 3,100. includes Stamping and cutting unit.
Am very much interested in this business but i lack the technical know how. currently living in meru where can i learn about the process and how to operate the machine?
Hi Emily, you can visit us in person at our training centre located in Nairobi at Nyota building along Accra road room third floor. Call this no 0723 4242 40
Hi, I am in Kampala and very impressed with your good work with young people. I want to learn how to make bar soap, toilet soaps, powder detergents and buy machines for processing , cutting, branding and packaging. Do you have this machines? How soon can I buy them? coz could buy immediately as I come for training as well. Let me know your email and location. Thanks Abrahams.
Hello Loki,
Thank you for your compliments.
You can get trained on how to manufacture all those products with the highest standards. Machines are available on order. Get to us through our email address eabc2010@gmail.com or WhatsApp no 0723 4242 40
You guys are saviors.
Cograts for ur work. tell me for small scale i dont need a machine?
Hello Muthini, one doesn’t really need a machine to make bar soap. The business can thrive well by using simple pour moulds to shape the bars.
yes l am intrested in soap making in kenya
Talk to us through our official telephone number 0723 4242 40
Hi,
I am a representative of a local company that manufactures Castor Oil,an input in the making of soaps.We are looking for soap makers who can source for our oil that is of high quality.
Keep me posted.
Hello Abel, Kindly reach us through our official telephone number 0723424240. We have many enquiries about the oil
Hello coleague,
Do have soap mold in your company
Yes we can source for you
This is great. I want to start a soap manufacturing business in kitale. Need advice on ingredients and their ratios.
An 800g will cost approximately Ksh 45 to make, materials include fatty acids, fillers, Base, stabilisers etc. For details call us on telephone number 0723424240
hello,have you guys set up an office in Eldoret? would love to interact with you.
Please how can I get the training?
Please visit us at Nyota House along Accra Road room 309 third floor opposite Emaccra Hotel Tea Room Area where MERU and embu Matatus are booked
where can i locate your office
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We’re located in Nyota building along Accra road room 309 third floor opposite Emaccra Hotel Tea Room Area where MERU and embu Matatus are booked
We’re located in Nyota building along Accra road room 309 third floor opposite Emaccra Hotel Tea Room Area
Hello.am glad to meet you people.Am eric mulwa from machakos.Bur reside from Nairobi.This year,ave been given an order to supply liquid soap in two pharmaceutical manufacturing companies,four hospitals ad five secondary schools.ave depended on ready made soaps which I think are too xpensive for me,ad now I anticipate to make for my own.Kindly,how can u assist me as a matter of urgency.
Regards, Eric.
Hello Eric, first of all congratulations for winning the tender.
We conduct quality, up-to-date training in Detergents, Cosmetics and Toiletries with guarantee on KEBS Standardization Mark. Please feel free to talk to us through telephone number 0723424240. You can visit us at Nyota House along Accra Road room 304 third floor opposite Emaccra Hotel Tea Room Area where MERU and embu Matatus are booked. Ask for Mr. Kubai or Madam Phyllis.
A very good inspirational article . you help me to the best area to invest .where to visit you guys to learn more . now in Nairobi but want to invest in my home county.
Hello Mbarak, we’re located at Nyota building along Accra road room 309 opposite Emaccra Hotel Tea Room Area where MERU and embu Matatus are booked
hi am Nelly from nandi i need training on how to make bar soap n shampoo do u av offices or branches in eldoret
Hello Nelly we have no branch in Eldoret. We are in Nairobi City centre. You can make an arrangement to travel to Nairobi and get trained
do u also teach people about packaging?
Hello Wycliff.
Yes, it is part of the training
Hello cosmeticskenya
I am highly interested in starting such a business as soon as possible. I am from Botswana
Hello Primrose, Welcome to train with us. You can also get a procedure manual for what you want to learn
Hi we are the biggest producer of pire white laundry soaps in india we want to export our commodity to these countries if you can provide with some help in this
This is Moses from Tanzania…Can We do Business?? I can Import them
Thank you Gilbert. Please talk to Mr. Charles through email emk.machines.uk@gmail.com
yes sir we can definitely do business please send your contact details on my mail shayamainternational@gmail.com
varun kundra
+919914760116 whatsapp also available
Hi, thanks for the info above. Can I get the soap mold? I am planning to start learning how to make bar soaps. How much would the mold cost together with a stamping machine?
Yes please. The soap molds are available in our Nairobi office
hi.what is the lowest price one get for the machine.im in kitale. and i need one
The cheapest brand new machine we have goes for Ksh 400,000. It is an improved version of the SSP 133 plodder. It can work fo12 hours nonstop and capacity is 15 dozens per hour
Is training conducted anytime or has specific period?!
Hello Ndambo, training is conducted any time of the day from Monday to Saturday
Bhagwan bairwa villange Patliyas post. Mangrop dust. Bhilwara rajasthan
how do molds cost,for 5 bars
Hello, they cost Ksh 5,000
Hi how much does it cost to have moulds for 10 bars and stamps.
The mold with stamp goes for Ksh 12500
Contacts pls am interested… How much do you charge for training
Hello Esther. We charge Ksh 4,500 for the whole course
…And how long does course take?
At least 6 hrs
I HAVE KSHS 15000. CAN YOU HELP ME ACQUIRE MACHINE AND MATERIAL FOR SOAP MAKING
Hello Bakari, the 15,000 can be enough for Raw materials and molding tray. For elaboration, please text or call us on WhatsApp no 0723424240
Hi,are material for making bar soap readily available in kenya?
Hello Margraret, yes the raw materials for making soap are readily available in Kenya. Nowadays several firms deal with direct import of many different types of materials while Fillers are produced locally by mining companies
Hi, How much does it cost to have full kit
Modern Machinery, raw materials, mixing equipment and heating systems for medium scale production will cost at least 540,000.
The new SSP 134TQ soap plodder has the following features
SSP 133TQ
Features
1. Load panel Meter
2. In built vacuum dryer for noodles
3. Digitalised Automatic Extrusion Temperature control
4. Digital Voltmeter indicator
5. Inbuilt internal cooling fan
6. Sleek body
7. Production capacity: 30 dozens per hour
8. Low noise /Zero Vibration
9. 138psi Extrusion
10 continuous Feed Alarm
11. Mountable Roller stamps for soap
12. Adjustable roller plate holder arm
Hi, I need 4000 units of 800gms Laudry bar soap GRADE 1 for resale to my customer. Which is your best price? Do you deliver within Kenya?
hae, I am interested in soap making business .kindly shed more light on the same
Please reach us on this telephone number 0723424240. You will be assisted
Where can I buy for General Handbook for Cosmetics, Detergents and Toiletries. I am from the Philippines and very interested with your handbook. Please also include its price. Thank you.
Hello Sison,
You can pur it online from us.
Current price for 2018 edition is USD 330.
Payment can be made via Western Union or PayPal or interbank money wiring.
For more information please reach us on telephone +254723424240 . You can also communicate with us through WhatsApp text or Video call
I m a soap manufacturer in india , how can i sale my product in your region , including toilet soap , laundry bar and soap , detergent powder , liqued soap and i can supply raw material also many more .. plz advice
Hello Patel. Entry into the Kenyan market as an importer starts with application of trade license in the Kenyan Embassy in India. Thereafter, the custom should further process documents that show your goods meet the requirements of the regional standards. Excise duty must also be applied
Hi,i am Abel,do you have SSP-130 Machine in stock and how much does it cost?
Hello, yes we have one unit. Cost is USD 2900
HI, do you use recycled or new oil and may I know whether its readily available?
Any oil, whether recycled or new is fit for making soap. Both are available in sufficient quantities. Talk to us on WhatsApp no 0723424240
Hi where a u located i need training,
Hello, Zeinab. We are located in the city center at Nyota building along Accra road (at the junction of Dubois and Accra road CBD) room 309 third floor and room 105 first floor (Nyota building). Please call or text us on WhatsApp no 0723424240
What do we do for those small scale businesses, must we have KEBS approval to start selling soap locally?!!
KEBS certification is a must, whether small or medium scale. This is because, as a regulatory body, safety of the consumer must be guaranteed. That notwithstanding, the cost of certification is nothing compared to the many advantages it brings to the manufacturer. Just as you incur the cost of establishing your business, either on Raw material or premises, KEBS certification is just part of the initial cost of set up. What you may probably not know is that the rules and process of acquisition of KEBS certification is not always deterrent as many of people think. Please talk to us on WhatsApp no 0723424240