Sophorolipid and Rhamnolipid Market Size, Research & Analysis 2030

Sophorolipid and Rhamnolipid Market Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type (Sophorolipid and Rhamnolipid) and Application (Household Detergents, Personal Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaners, Food Processing, Oilfield Chemicals, Leather Processing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, and Others)

Publication Month : Sep 2023

  • Report Code : TIPRE00030035
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 182
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[Research Report] The sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market size is expected to grow from US$ 334.88 million in 2022 to US$ 541.63 million by 2030; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.2% from 2022 to 2030.

Market Insights and Analyst View:

Sophorolipids and rhamnolipids are extracted from natural sources. Raw materials required for the manufacturing of sophorolipid are vegetable oil; sugar; and nonpathogenic yeasts such as Candida batistae, C. apicola, Starmerella bombicola, Rhodotorula bogoriensis, Wickerhamiella domercqiae, and Rhodotorula babjevae. Sophorolipids and rhamnolipids are used in different applications such as household detergents, personal care, industrial and institutional cleaners, food processing, oilfield chemicals, leather processing, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Due to the low toxicity and high biodegradable properties of sophorolipids, they are highly used as biosurfactants to reduce surface and interfacial tension, increasing the dissolution rate of hydrocarbons and facilitating solubilization and absorption of compounds. Rhamnolipids have gained attention in different sectors due to their non-toxicity, high biodegradability, low surface tension, and minimum inhibitory concentration values.

Growth Drivers and Challenges:

Sophorolipids offer several advantages over chemical surfactants, such as high biodegradability, diversity of biological properties, and renewable characteristics being synthesized as a mixture of different molecules. Sophorolipids have various properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, that allow their application in different industries, such as detergents and personal care. They are also highly efficient in reducing the surface and interfacial tensions. Further, rhamnolipids are highly used in applications across many industries, such as bioremediation, cosmetics, agriculture, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, owing to their efficient surface and biological capabilities. Rhamnolipids effectively lower surface tension, exhibit low toxicity, have a strong wetting ability, and promote the biodegradation of poorly soluble substrates. Therefore, advantages associated with the usage of sophorolipids and rhamnolipids drive the sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market growth. However, the high cost of rhamnolipids and sophorolipids limits their use in different application sectors, restraining the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market growth. The cost of producing rhamnolipids is high due to the poorer yields as compared to commercial synthetic surfactants. High feedstock costs, expensive purification, and downstream processing are key factors increasing the production cost. The main disadvantage of sophorolipid is its high price. However, the chemical industry is analyzing ways to improve production efficiency and lower costs. Many studies have been focusing on finding a new cost-effective bioprocess setting.

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Sophorolipid and Rhamnolipid Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 334.88 million in 2022
Market Size Value byUS$ 541.63 million by 2030
Growth rateCAGR of 6.2% from 2022 to 2030
Forecast Period2022-2030
Base Year2022
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Report Segmentation and Scope:

The "Global Sophorolipid and Rhamnolipid Market" is segmented on the basis of type, application, and geography. Based on type, the sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market is segmented into sophorolipid and rhamnolipid. In terms of application, the sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market is segmented into household detergents, personal care, industrial and institutional cleaners, food processing, oilfield chemicals, leather processing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and others. Geographically, the sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market is segmented into North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (Australia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia Pacific), the Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa), and South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South & Central America).

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Segmental Analysis:

Based on type, the sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market is segmented into sophorolipid and rhamnolipid. The sophorolipid segment held a significant sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market share in 2022, and the market for the segment is expected to grow significantly from 2022 to 2030. Sophorolipid molecules possess excellent surface-active properties, making them valuable in various applications such as personal care products, detergents, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and environmental remediation. In cosmetics, sophorolipids have gained traction as natural and biodegradable emulsifiers and foaming agents. Their ability to stabilize formulations while being gentle on the skin aligns with the increasing consumer preference for eco-friendly and skin-friendly products.

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Regional Analysis:

The sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market is segmented into five key regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South & Central America, and the Middle East & Africa. Europe dominated the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market, and the regional market accounted for approximately US$ 120 million in 2022.  North America is also a major contributor, holding a significant portion of the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market share. The North America market is expected to reach over US$ 140 million in 2030. Asia Pacific is expected to register a considerable CAGR of over 7% from 2022 to 2030. The Asia Pacific sophorolipids and rhamnolipids market, by country, is segmented into Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. The market is driven by factors such as the growing demand from the detergents & cleaning products industry and rising awareness regarding the advantages associated with the use of sophorolipids and rhamnolipids. These biocompatible and environmentally friendly biosurfactants have gained significant traction due to their versatile application in industries such as personal care, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and oil recovery. The rising awareness regarding sustainable and green technologies is expected to propel the demand for sophorolipids and rhamnolipids due to their effectiveness in reducing environmental impact. Further, the increasing focus on reducing reliance on traditional petrochemical-based surfactants has prompted companies in Asia Pacific to invest in the research, development, and production of these biobased alternatives.

Industry Developments and Future Opportunities:

Following are initiatives taken by the key players operating in the sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market:

  • In 2023, Holiferm Ltd and Sasol Chemicals, a business unit of Sasol Ltd., announced a collaboration to produce and market rhamnolipids and mannosyl erythritol lipids (MELs). This collaboration expands the partnership announced in March 2022 between the two companies to develop and commercialize another biosurfactant product, sophorolipids.
  • In 2022, Evonik announced an investment to build a new plant for the production of bio-based and fully biodegradable rhamnolipids. The investment at the Slovenská Ľupča site in Slovakia is expected to strengthen the company’s partnership with the consumer goods group Unilever, which began in 2019.
  • In 2020, Stepan Co acquired Logos Technologies LLC's NatSurFact business, a rhamnolipid-based line of biosurfactants derived from renewable sources.

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected almost all industries in various countries. Lockdowns, travel restrictions, and business shutdowns in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South & Central America, and the Middle East & Africa hampered the growth of several industries, including the chemicals & materials industry. The shutdown of manufacturing units of sophorolipid and rhamnolipid companies disturbed global supply chains, manufacturing activities, and delivery schedules. Various companies reported delays in product deliveries and a slump in product sales in 2020. Negative impact of the pandemic on the growth of industries such as food, personal care, leather processing, and others adversely affected the sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market growth. However, several industries have started operating at full capacity as supply constraints resolve gradually, which propels the demand for sophorolipid and rhamnolipid from various industries, driving the sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market growth.

Competitive Landscape and Key Companies:

Dow Inc., Allied Carbon Solutions Co. Ltd., Saraya Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Givaudan SA, Godrej Industries Ltd., Holiferm Ltd., Stepan Co, Deguan Biosurfactant Supplier, and Jeneil Bioproducts GmbH are a few players operating in the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market. Players operating in the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market focus on providing high-quality products to fulfil customer demand. They also focus on adopting strategies such as new product launches, capacity expansion, partnerships, and collaborations to stay competitive in the market.

Report Coverage
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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
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Type, and Application

Regional Scope
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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Frequently Asked Questions


What are the key factors influencing market growth?

The projected growth of the market is attributed to the advantages associated with usage of sophorolipids and rhamnolipids and the growing demand from detergents & cleaning products industry.

Which region held the fastest CAGR in the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to register the fastest CAGR in the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market over the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as the growing demand from the detergents & cleaning products industry and rising awareness regarding advantages associated with using sophorolipids and rhamnolipids.

Based on application, which segment is leading the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market during the forecast period?

The household detergents segment held the largest share of the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market in 2022. Sophorolipids and rhamnolipids have shown effective results in hard surface cleaning and automated dishwashing aid formulations. Sophorolipid and rhamnolipids-based detergents are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

Based on type, which segment is leading the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market during the forecast period?

The sophorolipid segment held the largest share in the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market in 2022. Sophorolipid molecules possess excellent surface-active properties, making them valuable in various applications such as personal care products, detergents, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and environmental remediation.

Which region held the largest share of the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market?

In 2022, Europe held the largest share of the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market. In Europe, the increasing use of sophorolipid and rhamnolipid in detergents, cleaning products, personal care and cosmetic products, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and many other applications is driving market growth.

Can you list some of the major players operating in the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market?

A few players operating in the global sophorolipid and rhamnolipid market include Dow Inc, Allied Carbon Solutions Co Ltd, Saraya Co Ltd, Evonik Industries AG, Givaudan SA, Godrej Industries Ltd, Holiferm Ltd, Stepan Co, Deguan Biosurfactant Supplier, and Jeneil Bioproducts GmbH.

The List of Companies - Sophorolipid and Rhamnolipid Market

  1. Dow Inc
  2. Allied Carbon Solutions Co Ltd
  3. Saraya Co Ltd
  4. Evonik Industries AG
  5. Givaudan SA
  6. Godrej Industries Ltd
  7. Holiferm Ltd
  8. Stepan Co
  9. Deguan Biosurfactant Supplier
  10. Jeneil Bioproducts GmbH.

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