Report Highlights
The global biosurfactants market should reach $4.9 billion by 2022 and more than $6.7 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% during the forecast period of 2022-2027.
Report Includes
- 79 data tables and 35 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for bio-surfactants
- Estimation of the market size and analyses of global market trends, with data from 2020, 2021, estimates for 2022, and with projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
- Highlights of the market potential for bio-surfactants market, based on type, application, and region, and coverage of history and latest technological developments of the industry
- Coverage of definition, working and properties of biosurfactants, along with industry concept and discussion on importance of the biosurfactants industry
- Information on manufacturing of biosurfactant substrates from agro-industrial waste and by-products, industrial waste, lignocellulosic waste and from oily and glycerol-based waste
- Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, and other key market strategies
- Comprehensive company profiles of the leading players, including BASF Group, Croda International PLC, Evonik Industries AG, Stepan Co., AGAE Technologies LLC, and Biotensidon GmbH
Report Scope
The scope of this report is extensive as it covers five types of biosurfactants that have made their mark on the global market:
- Glycolipids
- Lipopeptides and lipoproteins
- Phospholipids and fatty acids
- Polymeric biosurfactants
Particulate biosurfactants. These biosurfactants are classified in terms of their ionic properties and their uses. Glycolipids biosurfactants are further broken down into two major types: sophorolipids and rhamnolipid.
The biosurfactants market is additionally segmented based on application into the following categories: detergents, personal care, food processing, agricultural chemicals, the petroleum industry, and others. The report covers the global market for biosurfactants as well as regional growth.
Regional and country-level markets will be segmented and analyzed by type and application. The report also covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global biosurfactant market. The market sizes and estimations are provided in terms of revenue, with 2021 serving as the base year, and market forecasts will be given for the period from 2022 to 2027.
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2022-2027 | ||||||||||
| Base year market size | $4.7 billion | ||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $6.8 billion | ||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 6.4% from 2022 to 2027 | ||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||
| Segments covered | Type, Application | ||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (RoW) | ||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa | ||||||||||
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Analyst Credentials
BCC Research Team possesses expertise and experience in life and physical science domains. They specialize in offering valuable business insights, including industry analysis, competitor intelligence, strategic and financial analysis, and opportunity assessment. The team has in-depth knowledge of various sectors, including healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, IT, automation, advanced materials, and energy. They are proficient in qualitative and quantitative market intelligence providing clients with actionable insights. With a vast understanding of the competitive landscape, the team can support clients in making data-driven decisions to help them achieve a competitive edge in their respective markets.
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