Rhamnolipids Market Report 2026

The rhamnolipids market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.87 billion in 2025 to $3.14 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to research in microbial surfactants, demand for eco friendly detergents, use in oil spill remediation, biotechnology advancements, growth of bio-based chemicals.

The rhamnolipids market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.37 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter environmental regulations, expansion of sustainable agriculture, growth of green cosmetics, advances in fermentation technology, rising demand for biodegradable ingredients. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of biosurfactants, growing use in green cleaning products, expansion of agricultural applications, increasing demand for biodegradable surfactants, focus on microbial fermentation scaling.

Increasing demand for personal care products is expected to drive the growth of the rhamnolipids market in the coming years. Personal care products include items such as skincare, haircare, oral care, and hygiene products used for grooming and maintaining cleanliness and appearance. The use of personal care products is rising due to higher disposable incomes, growing awareness of health and hygiene, evolving demographics, social media influence, and the expanding self-care trend. Rhamnolipids enhance personal care products by offering effective cleansing, moisturizing, and mild performance while providing eco-friendly and efficiency-improving advantages. For instance, in September 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a U.S.-based federal agency, U.S. household spending on personal care products and services increased by 9.7% in 2023 compared to 2022. Therefore, the rising demand for personal care products is fueling the growth of the rhamnolipids market.

Major companies in the rhamnolipids market are prioritizing advanced innovations, such as large-scale fermentation production capacity, to strengthen their competitive position. Industrial-scale rhamnolipid production involves manufacturing biosurfactants in high volumes through fermentation processes using renewable feedstocks, enabling broader use in cleaning, personal care, agriculture, and industrial sectors. For instance, in March 2025, AGAE Technologies, a US-based biosurfactant manufacturer, established a large-scale production plant in Asia capable of generating more than 1,000 metric tons of rhamnolipids annually. The facility incorporates upgraded fermentation and foam-control systems, offers both granular and liquid rhamnolipid forms, and supports further capacity expansion as demand increases. These advancements reduce unit costs and enhance supply stability, promoting wider adoption of rhamnolipids as sustainable alternatives. The increased production capability improves global supply chain strength, though companies must maintain consistent product quality and meet regulatory standards for large-scale distribution.

In January 2023, Sasol Limited, a South Africa-based supplier of chemicals, surfactants, and specialty solutions, broadened its strategic partnership with Holiferm Limited to develop and commercialize rhamnolipid-based sustainable surfactants. Through this extended collaboration, Sasol aimed to expand its portfolio of environmentally friendly surfactants, accelerate the market uptake of biodegradable biosurfactants, and integrate Holiferm’s rhamnolipid fermentation technology into its global product lines. Holiferm Limited is a US-based producer of microbial rhamnolipids and other biosurfactants for personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning applications.

Major companies operating in the rhamnolipids market are Jeneil Biotech Inc, AGAE Technologies LLC, Evonik Industries AG, Biotensidon GmbH, Shaanxi Deguan Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Zhejiang Silver‑Elephant Bio‑engineering Co. Ltd, Zhejiang Shengda Zijin Biotech Co. Ltd, TeeGene Biotech, Rhamnolipid Companies, Inc, Paradigm Biomedical Inc, Locus Bio‑Energy Solutions, Teego Technologies, Altinbio Scientific Private Limited, NatSurFact Laboratories, Aumgene Biosciences Pvt. Ltd, Jiangsu WanQi Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Rhamnolipid, Inc, Shandong Aikang Biotechnology, Xi’an Rege Biotechnology, Zilorium Biologics, Locus Performance Ingredients.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rhamnolipids market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rhamnolipids market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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).

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