What a feasibility study analyses in this sector
- Demand & import substitution
- Production lines & technology
- Raw-material sourcing & prices
- Industrial licences & standards
- Unit cost & break-even
Examples of industrial projects we study
Food-processing and packaging plants, building-materials factories, plastics and light chemical products, garments and textiles, furniture, metal and engineering industries, as well as workshops and small production units scaling up to full production lines.
What does an industrial feasibility study analyse?
- Demand and market: local consumption, imports that could be substituted, export opportunities and the existing factories you will compete with.
- Capacity and production lines: choosing the right technology and level of automation, and comparing lines on cost, output and energy use.
- Raw materials: local or imported sources, price stability and the impact of exchange-rate movements on production cost.
- Site and infrastructure: available industrial zones, access to power, water and gas, and proximity to suppliers and markets.
- Licences and standards: industrial registration, environmental approvals, safety and civil-defence requirements, and the quality standards the product must meet.
- Costs and profitability: unit production cost, the working capital tied up in inventory, break-even point and payback period.
Key risks in industrial projects
The most common risks are sizing capacity above real demand, relying on an imported raw material with volatile prices, delays in licensing or utility connections, and underestimating the working capital needed to fund inventory and credit sales. A sound study lets you measure the impact of each risk before you commit to buying equipment.
What to prepare before the study starts
The clearer the starting information, the faster and more accurate the study. It helps to define the proposed product or products and their specifications, the production capacity you have in mind, any candidate site or industrial zone, the capital available and your own equity share, and any quotations you have already received from equipment suppliers. If some of this is not yet known, we help you define it during the study itself.
How SCOOP helps
We prepare a complete industrial feasibility study that links market size, production capacity and costs, compare equipment and supplier alternatives, build multi-scenario financial projections, and format the study for a bank loan or an industrial support programme if you plan to apply for one.
FAQ: feasibility studies in the Industrial Sector
What makes a factory feasibility study different?
Its focus on the technical side — production lines, capacity, raw-material sourcing and unit cost — because these determine whether the factory can compete on price.
Does the study cover industrial licensing?
Yes. It lists the licences and approvals required for the activity and the general steps to obtain them, taking into account the rules of the country where the project will be located.