- Sophorolipids
- Rhamnolipids
- Sucrose Esters
- Sorbitan Esters
- Lipopeptides
- Alkyl Polyglucosides [APG]
- Methyl Ethyl Sulfonates [MES]
- High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Biosurfactants Market size was valued at USD 6,382.9 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 8,686.2 million by 2030 and poised to grow at a 4.5% CAGR from 2024-2030. The biosurfactants market is driven by several factors such as growing demand for green solutions, stringent regulations on synthetic surfactants, and rising demand for personal care products in emerging economies. Biosurfactants are surface-active agents derived from microorganisms or natural sources. They offer several advantages over traditional synthetic surfactants including, high biodegradability, low toxicity, renewable resources, and diverse functionalities these advantages are driving the demand for biosurfactants in various industries, including detergents and cleaners, personal care products, food processing, agricultural chemicals, and oil and gas industry.
Consumers are increasingly interested in eco-friendly products, and biosurfactants are a perfect fit for this trend, governments around the world are implementing stricter regulations on the use of synthetic surfactants due to environmental concerns and the growing middle class in developing countries is driving the demand for personal care products, which is creating a new market for biosurfactants. Technological advancements, expansion into new applications, and growing demand for bio-based products are the opportunities and focus on sustainability, development of new types of biosurfactants, and increasing demand from Asia-Pacific are the trends in the biosurfactants market. Yet higher production costs, limited production capacity, and technical challenges are the constraints in the biosurfactants market which will hinder the market growth.
Biosurfactants Market Key Developments:
- In March 2022, Holiferm and Sasol Chemicals announced the expansion of their partnership to develop and market sustainable surfactants. This collaboration aims to jointly develop new biosurfactants and enable the broad commercialization of sophorolipids.
- In March 2021, BASF, the German chemical giant, made a strategic move to strengthen its position in the biosurfactants market. BASF established a strategic alliance with Allied Carbon Solutions Co., Ltd. (ACS), a Japan-based commercial provider of surfactants from biomass. This alliance included BASF taking an equity stake, making it the single largest shareholder of ACS.
Biosurfactants Market Summary
Study Period
2024-2030
Base Year
2023
CAGR
4.5%
Largest Market
North America
Fastest Growing Market
Europe
Biosurfactants Market Dynamics
The biosurfactant market growing due to the advancements in fermentation technology and genetic engineering and has the potential to reduce production costs and improve the efficiency of biosurfactant production and are used in a wider range of applications, such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and plastics. The increasing demand for bio-based products creates opportunities for the development of new biosurfactant-based products. Manufacturers are focusing on developing sustainable production processes for biosurfactants, and research is ongoing to develop new types of biosurfactants with improved properties and functionalities.
Biosurfactants Market Segmentation
By Product
By Application
- Household Detergents
- Personal Care
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Industrial Cleaners
- Food Processing
- Oilfield Chemicals
- Textiles
- Others
Frequently Asked Questions
The biosurfactants market was valued at USD 6,382.9 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at 4.5% CAGR over the forecast years to reach USD 8,686.2 million by 2030.
• Growing demand for green solutions • Stringent regulations on synthetic surfactants • Rising demand for personal care products in emerging economies.
• Technological advancements • Expansion into new applications • Growing demand for bio-based products
Biosurfactants are surface-active substances produced by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. They are composed of a hydrophilic part, which could be amino acids, peptides, (poly)saccharides, or sugar alcohols, and a hydrophobic part made up of fatty acids
Household detergents, personal care, agricultural chemicals, industrial cleaners, food processing, oilfield chemicals, and textiles, are the applications of biosurfactants
Market research is segmented based on product, application, and region.
Europe is the dominating region in the biosurfactants market.
Key Features of the Reports
- The biosurfactants market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
- The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
- The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
- The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
- The report provides a plethora of information about Market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.
| 1.Executive Summary |
| 2.Global Biosurfactants Market Introduction |
| 2.1.Global Biosurfactants Market - Taxonomy |
| 2.2.Global Biosurfactants Market - Definitions |
| 2.2.1.Product Type |
| 2.2.2.Application |
| 2.2.3.Region |
| 3.Global Biosurfactants Market Dynamics |
| 3.1. Drivers |
| 3.2. Restraints |
| 3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
| 3.4. Trends |
| 3.5. Product Landscape |
| 3.6. New Product Launches |
| 3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market |
| 4.Global Biosurfactants Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 |
| 4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
| 4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.Global Biosurfactants Market By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1. Sophorolipids |
| 5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.2. Rhamnolipids |
| 5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.3. Sucrose Esters |
| 5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.4. Sorbitan Esters |
| 5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.5. Lipopeptides |
| 5.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.6. Alkyl Polyglucosides [APG] |
| 5.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.7. Methyl Ethyl Sulfonates [MES] |
| 5.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.7.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.8. High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| 5.8.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.8.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.8.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.Global Biosurfactants Market By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1. Household Detergents |
| 6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.2. Personal Care |
| 6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.3. Agricultural Chemicals |
| 6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.4. Industrial Cleaners |
| 6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.5. Food Processing |
| 6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.6. Oilfield Chemicals |
| 6.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.7. Textiles |
| 6.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.7.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.8. Others |
| 6.8.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.8.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.8.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.Global Biosurfactants Market By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1. North America |
| 7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.2. Europe |
| 7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC) |
| 7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
| 7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.5. Latin America |
| 7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.North America Biosurfactants Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.1. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 8.1.1.Sophorolipids |
| 8.1.2.Rhamnolipids |
| 8.1.3.Sucrose Esters |
| 8.1.4.Sorbitan Esters |
| 8.1.5.Lipopeptides |
| 8.1.6.Alkyl Polyglucosides [APG] |
| 8.1.7.Methyl Ethyl Sulfonates [MES] |
| 8.1.8.High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| 8.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 8.2.1.Household Detergents |
| 8.2.2.Personal Care |
| 8.2.3.Agricultural Chemicals |
| 8.2.4.Industrial Cleaners |
| 8.2.5.Food Processing |
| 8.2.6.Oilfield Chemicals |
| 8.2.7.Textiles |
| 8.2.8.Others |
| 8.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 8.3.1.United States of America (USA) |
| 8.3.2.Canada |
| 9.Europe Biosurfactants Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.1. Product Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.1.1.Sophorolipids |
| 9.1.2.Rhamnolipids |
| 9.1.3.Sucrose Esters |
| 9.1.4.Sorbitan Esters |
| 9.1.5.Lipopeptides |
| 9.1.6.Alkyl Polyglucosides [APG] |
| 9.1.7.Methyl Ethyl Sulfonates [MES] |
| 9.1.8.High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| 9.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.2.1.Household Detergents |
| 9.2.2.Personal Care |
| 9.2.3.Agricultural Chemicals |
| 9.2.4.Industrial Cleaners |
| 9.2.5.Food Processing |
| 9.2.6.Oilfield Chemicals |
| 9.2.7.Textiles |
| 9.2.8.Others |
| 9.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.3.1.Germany |
| 9.3.2.France |
| 9.3.3.Italy |
| 9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK) |
| 9.3.5.Spain |
| 10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Biosurfactants Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 10.1. Product Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.1.1.Sophorolipids |
| 10.1.2.Rhamnolipids |
| 10.1.3.Sucrose Esters |
| 10.1.4.Sorbitan Esters |
| 10.1.5.Lipopeptides |
| 10.1.6.Alkyl Polyglucosides [APG] |
| 10.1.7.Methyl Ethyl Sulfonates [MES] |
| 10.1.8.High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| 10.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.2.1.Household Detergents |
| 10.2.2.Personal Care |
| 10.2.3.Agricultural Chemicals |
| 10.2.4.Industrial Cleaners |
| 10.2.5.Food Processing |
| 10.2.6.Oilfield Chemicals |
| 10.2.7.Textiles |
| 10.2.8.Others |
| 10.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.3.1.China |
| 10.3.2.India |
| 10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) |
| 10.3.4.Japan |
| 10.3.5.Rest of APAC |
| 11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Biosurfactants Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 11.1. Product Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.1.1.Sophorolipids |
| 11.1.2.Rhamnolipids |
| 11.1.3.Sucrose Esters |
| 11.1.4.Sorbitan Esters |
| 11.1.5.Lipopeptides |
| 11.1.6.Alkyl Polyglucosides [APG] |
| 11.1.7.Methyl Ethyl Sulfonates [MES] |
| 11.1.8.High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| 11.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.2.1.Household Detergents |
| 11.2.2.Personal Care |
| 11.2.3.Agricultural Chemicals |
| 11.2.4.Industrial Cleaners |
| 11.2.5.Food Processing |
| 11.2.6.Oilfield Chemicals |
| 11.2.7.Textiles |
| 11.2.8.Others |
| 11.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.3.1.GCC Countries |
| 11.3.2.South Africa |
| 11.3.3.Rest of MEA |
| 12.Latin America Biosurfactants Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 12.1. Product Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.1.1.Sophorolipids |
| 12.1.2.Rhamnolipids |
| 12.1.3.Sucrose Esters |
| 12.1.4.Sorbitan Esters |
| 12.1.5.Lipopeptides |
| 12.1.6.Alkyl Polyglucosides [APG] |
| 12.1.7.Methyl Ethyl Sulfonates [MES] |
| 12.1.8.High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| 12.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.2.1.Household Detergents |
| 12.2.2.Personal Care |
| 12.2.3.Agricultural Chemicals |
| 12.2.4.Industrial Cleaners |
| 12.2.5.Food Processing |
| 12.2.6.Oilfield Chemicals |
| 12.2.7.Textiles |
| 12.2.8.Others |
| 12.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.3.1.Brazil |
| 12.3.2.Mexico |
| 12.3.3.Rest of LA |
| 13. Competition Landscape |
| 13.1. Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
| 13.2.1.AGAE Technologies, LLC. |
| 13.2.2.BASF (Cognis) |
| 13.2.3.AkzoNobel N.V. |
| 13.2.4.Evonik Industries AG |
| 13.2.5.Henkel Corporation |
| 13.2.6.Boruta Zachem SA |
| 13.2.7.Kao Corporation |
| 13.2.8.Croda International PLC |
| 13.2.9.Biotensidon GmbH |
| 13.2.10.Ecover |
| 13.2.11.Saraya Co., Ltd. |
| 13.2.12.Jeneil Biotech, Inc. |
| 13.2.13.Givaudan SA (Soliance) |
| 13.2.14.Lion Corporation |
| 13.2.15.TeeGene Biotech Ltd. |
| 13.2.16.Urumqi Unite Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. |
| 13.2.17.Daqing VICTEX Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. |
| 14. Research Methodology |
| 15. Appendix and Abbreviations |
- AGAE Technologies, LLC.
- BASF (Cognis)
- AkzoNobel N.V.
- Evonik Industries AG
- Henkel Corporation
- Boruta Zachem SA
- Kao Corporation
- Croda International PLC
- Biotensidon GmbH
- Ecover
- Saraya Co., Ltd.
- Jeneil Biotech, Inc.
- Givaudan SA (Soliance)
- Lion Corporation
- TeeGene Biotech Ltd.
- Urumqi Unite Bio-Technology Co., Ltd.
- Daqing VICTEX Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.