The sophorolipid market in North America was valued at US$ 94.26 thousand in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 136.37 thousand by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2020 to 2027.
The North American region comprises developed economies such as the United States and Canada and Mexico as a developing country. Companies are continually optimizing the overall business processes to satisfy consumer demand in the best possible way. Several domestic and foreign companies have a strong presence in the North American region. In the North American region, the United States is a significant market for sophorolipids, followed by Canada and Mexico. Sophorolipids are surfactants produced by fermentation of a variety of non-pathogenic yeast species. They combine green chemistry with a low carbon footprint and fulfill specific essential eco-friendly standards that have further favored the sophorolipids market in this region. Sophorolipids are of increasing commercial interest because they can be easily manufactured from low- price raw materials, such as n-alkanes, vegetable oils, and industrial waste products, at too high yields. Besides, sophorolipids have been reported to possess bacteriostatic properties and are therefore used in cosmetics and deodorants, further boosting the demand for sophorolipids in the market. They are also used in the manufacture of detergents. The two main components of sophorolipids are acidic and lactone, which determine their properties and their unique applications. Furthermore, acetylated lactonic sophorolipids have shown commercial and scientific significance. They demonstrate biocides and anticancer activity and have been used as antidandruff, bacteriostatic agents, deodorants, shampoos, and moisturizing agents in cosmetics, further increasing the demand for sophorolipids in the market. They also act as agents to promote skin fibroblasts' metabolism, which will boost their market demand. Additionally, acidic sophorolipids have been used in various therapeutic applications for skin diseases, such as fibrinology, healing, desquamation, depigmentation, and macrophage activation, which has further propelled the demand for sophorolipids in the North American region.
Based on type, the North America sophorolipid market is segmented into lactonic sophorolipid and acidic sophorolipid. The acidic sophorolipid segment is the leading segment during the forecast period. Acidic Sophorolipid non-acetylated is a disaccharide consisting of β-1,2′ linked glucose residues with an unsaturated (cis -9) 18 carbon fatty acid chain. Acidic Sophorolipid is produced by various yeast species, notably Starmerella bombicola. Acidic sophorolipid displays better foaming properties.
On the other hand, acidic forms are better foaming agents with higher water solubility and find applications in the food, cosmetics, and bioremediation industries. Many food products are consisting of foams, which are thermodynamically unstable systems. Foam stability could be improved by the addition of SEs, which decreases surface tension. A lower surface tension facilitates the enlargement of the air-water interfacial area, resulting in higher foamability. Acidic sophorolipid help in the same, hence creating demand from the food processing industry.
However, COVID-19 has affected economies and industries in various countries due to travel bans, lockdowns, and business shutdowns. In North America, the US has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases than Canada and Mexico. This is likely to impact the chemical and materials industry in the region. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the supply chain is expected to get affected and may negatively impact the North America Sophorolipid Market.
North America Sophorolipid Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
North America Sophorolipid Market Segmentation
North America Sophorolipid Market, by Type
- Lactonic Sophorolipid
- Acidic Sophorolipid
North America Sophorolipid Market, by Application
- Household Detergents
- Personal Care
- Food Processing
- Industrial & Institutional Cleaners
- Oilfield Chemicals
- Others
North America Sophorolipid Market, by Country
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of North America
North America Sophorolipid Market -Companies Mentioned
- Allied Carbon Solutions Co.,Ltd
- Givaudan
- Evonik Industries AG
- Saraya Co., Ltd.

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

Segment Covered
Type and Application

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

Country Scope
US, Canada
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.3 North America Market Segmentation
1.3.1 North America Sophorolipid Market, by Type
1.3.2 North America Sophorolipid Market, by Application
1.3.3 North America Sophorolipid Market – By Country
2. Key Takeaways
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Scope of the Study
3.2 Research Methodology
3.2.1 Data Collection:
3.2.2 Primary Interviews:
3.2.3 Hypothesis formulation:
3.2.4 Macro-economic factor analysis:
3.2.5 Developing base number:
3.2.6 Data Triangulation:
3.2.7 Country level data:
4. North America Sophorolipid Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 North America PEST Analysis
4.3 Expert Opinion
5. North America Sophorolipid Market – Key Industry Dynamics
5.1 Key Drivers
5.1.1 Rising Importance of Bio-Based Chemicals
5.1.2 Growing Demand for Sophorolipid From the End-Use Industries
5.2 Key Market Restraints
5.2.1 High Production Cost and Availability of Substitute Products
5.3 Key Market Opportunities:
5.3.1 Increasing Demand from the US
5.4 Key Trends:
5.4.1 Rising Use of Sophorolipid in Cosmetic Industry
5.5 Impact Analysis
6. Sophorolipid Market – North America Market Analysis
6.1 North America Sophorolipid Market Overview
6.2 North America Sophorolipid Market –Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
6.3 Competitive Positioning – Key Market Players
7. North America Sophorolipid Market Analysis – By Type
7.1 Overview
7.1.1 North America: Sophorolipid Market, by Type
7.2 Lactonic Sophorolipid
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 Lactonic Sophorolipid: Sophorolipid Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
7.3 Acidic Sophorolipid
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Acidic Sophorolipid: Sophorolipid Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
8. North America Sophorolipid Market Analysis – By Application
8.1 Overview
8.1.1 North America: Sophorolipid Market, by Application
8.2 Household Detergents
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Household Detergents : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
8.3 Personal Care
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Personal Care : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
8.4 Food Processing
8.4.1 Food Processing : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
8.5 Industrial & Institutional Cleaners
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Industrial & Institutional Cleaners : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
8.6 Oilfield Chemicals
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Oilfield Chemicals : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
8.7 Others
8.7.1 Others : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
9. North America Sophorolipid Market – Country Analysis
9.1 North America: Sophorolipid Market
9.1.1 North America: Sophorolipid Market, by Key Country
9.1.1.1 US: Sophorolipid Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand )
9.1.1.1.1 US: Sophorolipid Market, by Type
9.1.1.1.2 US: Sophorolipid Market, by Application
9.1.1.2 Canada: Sophorolipid Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand )
9.1.1.2.1 Canada: Sophorolipid Market, by Type
9.1.1.2.2 Canada: Sophorolipid Market, by Application
9.1.1.3 Mexico: Sophorolipid Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand )
9.1.1.3.1 Mexico: Sophorolipid Market, by Type
9.1.1.3.2 Mexico: Sophorolipid Market, by Application
10. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on North America Sophorolipid Market
10.1 North America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
11. Key Company Profiles
11.1 Allied Carbon Solutions Co.,Ltd
11.1.1 Key Facts
11.1.2 Business Description
11.1.3 Products and Services
11.1.4 Financial Overview
11.1.5 SWOT Analysis
11.1.6 Key Developments
11.2 Givaudan
11.2.1 Key Facts
11.2.2 Business Description
11.2.3 Products and Services
11.2.4 Financial Overview
11.2.5 SWOT Analysis
11.3 Evonik Industries AG
11.3.1 Key Facts
11.3.2 Business Description
11.3.3 Products and Services
11.3.4 Financial Overview
11.3.5 SWOT Analysis
11.4 Saraya Co., Ltd.
11.4.1 Key Facts
11.4.2 Business Description
11.4.3 Products and Services
11.4.4 Financial Overview
11.4.5 SWOT Analysis
12. Appendix
12.1 About The Insight Partners
12.2 Glossary of Terms
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. North America Sophorolipid Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Table 2. North America Sophorolipid Market, by Type– Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Table 3. North America Sophorolipid Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Table 4. US Sophorolipid Market, by Type– Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Table 5. US Sophorolipid Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Table 6. Canada Sophorolipid Market, by Type– Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Table 7. Canada Sophorolipid Market, by Application– Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Table 8. Mexico Sophorolipid Market, by Type– Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Table 9. Mexico Sophorolipid Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Table 10. Glossary of Terms, North America Sophorolipid Market
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. North America Sophorolipid Market Segmentation
Figure 2. North America Sophorolipid Market Segmentation – By Country
Figure 3. North America Sophorolipid Market Overview
Figure 4. North America Sophorolipid Market, by Type
Figure 5. North America Sophorolipid Market, by Country
Figure 6. Sophorolipid Market, Industry Landscape
Figure 7. North America: PEST Analysis
Figure 8. Expert Opinion
Figure 9. North America Sophorolipid Market Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10. North America: Sophorolipid Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand )
Figure 11. North America: Sophorolipid Market Revenue Share, by Type (2019 and 2027)
Figure 12. North America Lactonic Sophorolipid: Sophorolipid Market – Revenue And Forecast To 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Figure 13. North America Acidic Sophorolipid: Sophorolipid Market – Revenue And Forecast To 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Figure 14. North America: Sophorolipid Market Revenue Share, by Application (2019 and 2027)
Figure 15. North America Household Detergents : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue And Forecast To 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Figure 16. North America Personal Care : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue And Forecast To 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Figure 17. North America Food Processing : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue And Forecast To 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Figure 18. North America Industrial & Institutional Cleaners : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue And Forecast To 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Figure 19. North America Oilfield Chemicals : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue And Forecast To 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Figure 20. North America Others : Sophorolipid Market – Revenue And Forecast To 2027 (US$ Thousand)
Figure 21. North America: Sophorolipid Market Revenue Share, by Key Country (2019 and 2027)
Figure 22. US: Sophorolipid Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand )
Figure 23. Canada: Sophorolipid Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand )
Figure 24. Mexico: Sophorolipid Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Thousand )
Figure 25. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic In North American Country Markets
- Allied Carbon Solutions Co.,Ltd
- Givaudan
- Evonik Industries AG
- Saraya Co., Ltd.
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