Biosurfactants Market worth $2.89 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Delray Beach, Fla., Nov. 25, 2025 — The report “Biosurfactants Market by Type [Glycolipids (Sophorolipids, Rhamnolipids) and Lipopeptides], Application (Detergent, Personal Care, Food Processing, Agricultural Chemicals), and Region – Global Forecast to 2030″ states that the biosurfactants market size was USD 1.65 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2.89 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 11.79% during the period.

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Market overview

The detergent and cleaning industries are primary users of biosurfactants because of their cleaning effectiveness and compatibility with a wide range of formulations, including liquid detergents, dishwasher liquids, and fabric cleaners. Biosurfactants offer excellent foaming and emulsification while remaining biodegradable, which supports stain removal without harming the environment. With growing global interest in eco-friendly and plant-based cleaning products, manufacturers are increasingly using sophorolipids and rhamnolipids to enhance cleaning performance and meet sustainability goals. Advances in fermentation technology and formulation chemistry are expected to further support market growth.

Key findings

Rhamnolipids — fastest-growing type

The rhamnolipid segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Rhamnolipids provide strong emulsification and dispersing properties that enable high-performance formulations for industrial and domestic cleaning. They are versatile across oilfield recovery, agriculture, and industrial detergents thanks to stability across a wide range of temperatures, pH levels, and salinity. Combined with low toxicity and full biodegradability—and with production costs declining because of improved fermentation and downstream purification—rhamnolipids are gaining traction as sustainable alternatives to synthetic surfactants.

Detergent application segment — largest share

Demand for environmentally friendly cleaning products, driven by consumer awareness of sustainability and skin safety, is increasing. Biosurfactants improve cleaning, foaming, and emulsification while being biodegradable and non-irritating. Their compatibility with diverse formulations and performance in hard water conditions makes them suitable for next-generation household and industrial detergents. Growth in urban populations and regulatory pressure in regions such as Europe and North America are expected to accelerate adoption of biosurfactant-based detergents.

Regional insight — North America

North America was the second-largest biosurfactants regional market in 2024 by value. The region’s strong presence in personal care, household cleaning, and agricultural chemicals—together with regulatory pressure to reduce petrochemical surfactants and rising consumer demand for greener products—has driven adoption of biosurfactants. Manufacturers are adopting fermentation-based production and renewable feedstocks to improve sustainability and performance. Focus on ESG compliance and green chemistry is encouraging brands to integrate biosurfactants into clean-label formulations.

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Key players

The report profiles several key industry participants, including:

• Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
• Shaanxi Deguan Biotechnology Co., Ltd (China)
• Biotensidon GmbH (Germany)
• Saraya Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Allied Carbon Solutions Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Daqing VICTEX Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. (China)
• Stepan Company (US)
• Holiferm Limited (UK)
• Dow Inc. (US)
• Solvay S.A. (Belgium)
• Givaudan SA (Switzerland)
• AGAE Technologies, LLC (US)
• Biosurfactants LLC (US)
• Kaneka Corporation (Japan)
• Kemin Industries, Inc. (US)

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