This presentation discusses the soap and detergent industry from an economic perspective. It covers an overview of the industry including manufacturers and types, applications and geographical areas. It also discusses the soap and detergent industries in Pakistan, major competitors in Asia-Pacific being the fastest growing market, and soaps and detergents being inelastic goods. The presentation looks at market trends, potential, and structures as well as per capita consumption, issues, solutions, recommendations, and concludes that continuous innovation has helped brands fight competition and that the soap industry is improving rapidly worldwide.