Rhamnolipids Global Market Report 2024

The rhamnolipids market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.4 billion in 2023 to $2.64 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including increased environmental awareness, a rise in demand for biodegradable products, growth in green chemistry initiatives, and increased research funding for sustainable technologies.

The rhamnolipids market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.87 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including increasing environmental regulations, rising consumer demand for sustainable products, expansion of green chemistry initiatives, and growing awareness of the impacts of climate change. Major trends expected in the forecast period include advancements in production technologies, increased collaborations and partnerships, economic factors, and shifts in consumer preferences.

The rhamnolipids market is anticipated to experience growth driven by the increasing demand for personal care products in the future. Personal care products encompass skincare, haircare, oral care, and hygiene items utilized for grooming and maintaining personal hygiene and appearance. This demand surge is attributed to factors such as rising disposable incomes, heightened awareness of personal health and hygiene, evolving demographics, the influence of social media and influencers, and the growing popularity of self-care trends. Rhamnolipids contribute value to personal care products by offering effective cleansing, moisturizing, and gentle properties, along with eco-friendly and performance-enhancing benefits. For example, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in September 2023 indicated a 12.3% increase in personal care products and services in 2022, following a substantial 19.3% surge in 2021, with personal care products alone witnessing a 15.5% rise. Hence, the escalating demand for personal care products is propelling the growth of the rhamnolipids market.

Leading companies in the rhamnolipids market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as plant-based rhamnolipids, to enhance efficacy and sustainability. Plant-based rhamnolipids are produced using plant oils or sugars as a carbon source for the bacteria responsible for their production, rather than relying on petroleum-derived materials. For instance, Evonik Industries, a Germany-based chemicals company, introduced REWOFERM RL 100 in December 2022, a sustainable rhamnolipid biosurfactant crafted to meet the escalating demand for environmentally friendly cleaning products promoting a circular economy. This biosurfactant, derived from locally sourced renewable feedstocks such as corn sugar, offers outstanding cleaning performance while being gentle on both the skin and the environment.

In January 2022, Evonik Industries collaborated with Hindustan Unilever to commercialize a new hand dishwashing liquid based on Evonik's biosurfactant technology. This collaboration resulted in the development of a sustainable and high-performance cleaning product utilizing rhamnolipids, a type of biosurfactant produced via fermentation, as its core ingredient. Hindustan Unilever, an India-based consumer goods company, is involved in providing rhamnolipids for this purpose.

Major companies operating in the rhamnolipids market are BASF SE, Unilever plc, Merck KGaA, Evonik Industries AG, Sasol Chemicals LLC, Kaneka Corp., Stepan Company, Jeneil Biotech Inc., Locus Bio-Energy Solutions, EcoChem Solutions LLC, AGAE Technologies LLC, Biotensidon GmbH, GlycoSurf Inc., Logos Technologies LLC, Tensiogreen Corporation, Holiferm Limited, Advanced Biocatalytics Corporation, Paradigm Biomedical Inc., Altinbio Scientific Private Limited, Shaanxi Deguan Biotechnology Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rhamnolipids market in 2023. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rhamnolipids market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the rhamnolipids market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Rhamnolipids are a type of biosurfactant produced by certain bacteria, notably Pseudomonas aeruginosa, characterized by a rhamnose sugar head group linked to one or two fatty acid chains. These compounds find diverse applications, serving as emulsifiers, detergents, and aiding in environmental remediation by reducing surface tension and enhancing the solubility of hydrophobic compounds.

The primary types of rhamnolipids include mono-rhamnolipids and di-rhamnolipids. Mono-rhamnolipids consist of a single rhamnose sugar molecule attached to one fatty acid chain. Various product variations such as rhamnolipids R1, R2, R3, and R4 cater to different applications spanning surfactants, cosmetics, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, and more.

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The rhamnolipids market consists of sales of complex rhamnolipids, uncommon rhamnolipids, household cleaners, and personal care products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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