Biosurfactants Market to Double, Hitting USD 16.94 Billion by 2032 with a 9.41% CAGR Growth

The Global Biosurfactants Market size was valued at USD 8.25 Billion in 2024 and revenue is growing at a CAGR of 9.41% from 2025 to 2032, reaching USD 16.94 Bn by 2032.

Biosurfactants Market Overview

Biosurfactants are surface-active compounds produced by microorganisms that reduce surface and interfacial tension between different phases, making them highly valuable in diverse industrial applications. Their amphiphilic nature enables them to emulsify and solubilize hydrophobic substances effectively. Owing to their biodegradability, low toxicity, and superior performance, biosurfactants are gaining traction as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-based surfactants. The growing global emphasis on eco-friendly and renewable chemical solutions, coupled with stringent environmental regulations and rising consumer preference for "green" products, is propelling market expansion. Key application sectors include personal care, household cleaning, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and enhanced oil recovery, with Europe currently leading the global market due to its strong regulatory and innovation ecosystem.

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Biosurfactants Market Dynamics

The biosurfactants market is driven by the accelerating shift toward sustainable and biodegradable alternatives across multiple industries. Growing environmental awareness, supported by government policies and regulatory frameworks such as the EU's REACH and the U.S. EPA's green chemistry initiatives, is encouraging the replacement of synthetic surfactants with bio-based alternatives. Advancements in fermentation technologies, genetic engineering, and the use of renewable feedstocks are improving biosurfactant yield and quality, thereby enhancing commercial viability. However, the market faces challenges such as high production costs and limited scalability due to complex microbial processes and expensive downstream purification. Despite these restraints, the increasing adoption of biosurfactants in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and personal care products - driven by their antimicrobial, moisturizing, and gentle cleansing properties - continues to open new growth avenues. Companies are also focusing on technological innovation, circular economy models, and integrated biorefineries to achieve cost efficiency and sustainability in production.

Biosurfactants Market Outlook and Future Trends

The future outlook for the biosurfactants market remains highly positive, supported by strong policy backing, technological progress, and consumer-driven sustainability trends. Growing demand for clean-label, vegan, and biodegradable ingredients in personal care and home care products will remain a major growth catalyst. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period, fueled by rapid industrialization, increasing environmental regulations, and expanding biomanufacturing capabilities in countries like China, India, and Japan. Europe is expected to maintain its leadership due to continuous innovation and the presence of major players such as BASF, Evonik, and Solvay. The increasing use of waste biomass and agricultural by-products as feedstocks is likely to make biosurfactant production more cost-effective. Additionally, the integration of biosurfactants into oil recovery, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture sectors will further diversify their application scope, positioning them as an essential component in the global shift toward a bio-based economy.

Key Recent Developments

April 2024, Belgium: AmphiStar secured USD 6.5 million in funding to scale up the production of biosurfactants derived from industrial and agricultural waste, advancing affordable and sustainable cleaning and personal care solutions.

January 2024, Germany: Evonik Industries received the Responsible Care Award for its innovative biodegradable glycolipid biosurfactants developed through a biomimetic process, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable surfactant technology.

May 2025, India: Indian scientists discovered a Rhodococcus strain capable of degrading oil pollutants while simultaneously producing biosurfactants, offering a dual solution for environmental remediation and sustainable chemical synthesis.

March 2022, Germany: Evonik launched Rewoferm RL 100, a biosurfactant made from renewable local resources, designed to enhance the biodegradability of cleaning and personal care products.
These developments underscore the industry's rapid move toward circular economy models, innovation in microbial strain engineering, and large-scale commercialization of sustainable surfactants to meet global green chemistry goals.

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Biosurfactants Market Segmentation

by Type

Glycolipids
Sophorolipids
Phospholipids and Fatty Acids
Polymeric Biosurfactants
Particulate Biosurfactants

by Application

Detergents
Personal Care
Food Processing
Agricultural Chemicals
Others

by End Use

Personal Care
Home Care
Food and Beverage
Agriculture
Pharmaceutical
Textile
Oil and Gas
Wastewater Treatment
Others

Some of the current players in the Biosurfactants Market are:

North America
• Jeneil Biotech, Inc. (Saukville, Wisconsin, USA)
• GlycoSurf LLC (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA)
• Stepan Company (Northfield, Illinois, USA)
• Dow Inc. (Midland, Michigan, USA)
• AGAE Technologies, LLC (Corvallis, Oregon, USA)
• Ashland Inc. (Wilmington, Delaware, USA)
• Ecover (SC Johnson) (Racine, Wisconsin, USA - parent company HQ)
• Rhamnolipid Inc. (Guelph, Ontario, Canada)

Europe
• Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany)
• BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany)
• Solvay S.A. (Brussels, Belgium)
• Givaudan Synthezyme LLC / Givaudan SA (Vernier, Switzerland)
• Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany)
• Boruta Zachem SA (Bydgoszcz, Poland)
• Ecover Belgium NV (Malle, Belgium)
• Croda International Plc (Snaith, East Yorkshire, UK)
• Holiferm Ltd (Manchester, UK)
• BIO-ON S.p.A. (Bologna, Italy)
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Düsseldorf, Germany)
• Clariant AG (Muttenz, Switzerland)
• Akzo Nobel N.V. (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Asia Pacific
• Allied Carbon Solutions Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan)
• Saraya Co., Ltd. (Osaka, Japan)
• Kaneka Corporation (Osaka, Japan)
• Kao Corporation (Tokyo, Japan)
• ECOZEN Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Pune, India)
• MG Intobio Co., Ltd. (Ansan-si, South Korea)
• Pathway Intermediates Limited (Seoul, South Korea)
• Lion Corporation (Tokyo, Japan)
• Sasol Limited (Johannesburg, South Africa)

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