Biosurfactants Market to Reach ~ USD 3.70 Billion by 2030 on Steady Growth - Key Trends in Glycolipid & Oilfield Applications to Fuel Expansion

Mordor Intelligence's new study on the "Biosurfactants Market" presents a thorough evaluation of the market's trajectory, including major trends and future outlook.

Biosurfactants Market Outlook and Forecast

The global Biosurfactants market is projected to climb from around USD 2.84 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 3.70 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 5.47 % over the forecast period. Demand for biodegradable and eco-friendly surfactants is driving heightened interest across industries such as personal care, detergents, oilfield chemicals, and agriculture.

That growth is supported by stricter regulations targeting synthetic surfactants, rising consumer preference for "green" ingredients, and advances in fermentation and purification technologies that improve cost efficiency. In this press release, we explore the primary biosurfactants market trends, how the market is segmented, the leading players, and the outlook to 2030.

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Key Trends in the Biosurfactants Market

Rise of Glycolipids as the Core Product Type

Glycolipids currently dominate the biosurfactants market, capturing about 69.28 % of total revenue in recent years. Within the glycolipid class, sophorolipids and rhamnolipids hold particular promise because of their balance of performance, cost, and regulatory acceptance. Their relatively mild nature and compatibility with skin make them preferred in personal care and detergent formulations.

Feedstock Diversification to Lower Costs & Risk

Vegetable oils remain the predominant feedstock, accounting for roughly 41.58 % of market share in 2024. Yet, industrial waste glycerol is showing the fastest growth path, projected at a CAGR of 7.83 %, as producers seek circular economy synergies, especially leveraging by-products from biodiesel operations. Use of agricultural residues such as molasses or whey is also gaining traction, particularly in regions close to sugar or dairy operations, to reduce raw-material transport cost and emissions.

Application Shift: Oilfield Chemicals and Detergents Leading

By application, detergents and industrial cleaners hold the largest share (approximately 43.80 %) of revenue currently. But oilfield chemicals is forecasted to post the fastest CAGR (~ 6.08 %) through 2030, as operators in sensitive or regulated zones demand surfactants that degrade cleanly and support enhanced oil recovery.

Personal care also remains a key segment, with formulators increasingly incorporating biosurfactants into "green" or mild cleansing systems. However, food processing and pharmaceutical uses are more constrained by purity and regulatory hurdles, limiting near-term growth.

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Market Segmentation: Product, Feedstock, Application, and Region

The biosurfactants market segmentation is broadly structured across several axes, each revealing important insights:

By Product Type

Glycolipids (including sophorolipids, rhamnolipids, trehalolipids)
Phospholipids
Lipopeptides (e.g. surfactin, lichenysin)
Polymeric biosurfactants
Other biosurfactant types

Among these, glycolipids are dominant today, but lipopeptides and polymeric types may find niche use in technical or specialty applications.

By Feedstock

Vegetable oils (palm, coconut, soy, etc.)
Industrial waste glycerol
Agricultural residues (molasses, whey, etc.)
Other substrates (animal fats, synthetic sugars)

By Application

Detergents & Industrial Cleaners
Personal Care / Cosmetics
Oilfield Chemicals
Food Processing
Agricultural Chemicals
Textiles & Others

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Key Players in the Biosurfactants Market

The biosurfactants market is moderately fragmented, involving both large chemical corporations and specialized biotech firms. Some of the leading players include:

BASF - significant investments in sustainable surfactants and integrated feedstock links

Croda International Plc - strong presence in specialty ingredients and formulations

Evonik Industries AG - pushing industrial scale for rhamnolipids, with fermentation and purification capabilities

Saraya Co. Ltd - active in clean and green consumer products
Stepan Company - leveraging scale in specialty surfactants

In addition, niche firms such as AmphiStar Biosurfactants, Dispersa Inc., GlycoSurf, Jeneil Biotech, Kaneka, TensioGreen, Syensqo, and WHEATOLEO also appear in the competitive landscape.

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Conclusion: Outlook for the Biosurfactants Market

Key drivers include regulatory support for biodegradable ingredients, rising consumer demand for green products, and technological progress in microbial production and purification.

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