Glycolipid biosurfactants are produced by micro organisms and they exhibit unique characteristics such as lower toxicity, higher biodegradability, mild production conditions, and environmental compatibility. Glycolipid biosurfactants have found applications in cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries owing to its characteristics properties. Glycolipid biosurfactants also helps in protection of environment and energy-saving. Glycolipid biosurfactants are the most widely used biosurfactants owing to its increased productivity from renewable resources and multipurpose biochemical properties.

Market Dynamics

One of the important drivers for the growth of global glycolipid biosurfactants market is its increased demand for green solutions. Moreover, regulations regarding the usage of synthetic surfactants also boost the market for glycolipid biosurfactants. However, low commercialization of glycolipid biosurfactants and its increased production cost hampers the growth of market. Nevertheless, the introduction of cost-effective technique of production is likely to offer huge growth opportunities for the manufacturers of glycolipid biosurfactants.

Market Classification and Overview

The global glycolipid biosurfactants market is bifurcated based on application and geography. Based on application, the market is classified into detergents, personal care, food processing, agricultural chemicals, and others. The detergents segment was estimated to be the largest revenue contributor to the glycolipid biosurfactants market in 2015, because home care is the largest market which uses glycolipid biosurfactants.

Regional Overview

The market for glycolipid biosurfactants is segmented into regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle-East and Africa (MEA). Europe was the major contributors to the growth of glycolipid biosurfactants market in 2015 owing to the stringent regulations by government and regulatory bodies such as by REACH. North America was the second biggest market followed by Asia-Pacific. The market for glycolipid biosurfactants in Asia-Pacific is further projected to witness highest growth in coming years owing to the rising awareness towards the use of glycolipid biosurfactants.

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Market Participants

AGAE Technologies LLC, Evonik Industries, Urumqi Unite Bio-Technology Co., Ltd, Biotensidon GmbH, Logos Technologies LLC, Ecover, Jeneil Biotech Inc., Soliance SA, and Saraya Co. Ltd. are some of the key players in the glycolipid biosurfactants market. These players involved have adopted the strategies including expansion and mergers and acquisitions with local as well as established players.

Market Segmentation

Market By Application

·         Detergents

·         Personal Care

·         Food Processing

·         Agricultural Chemicals

Market By Geography

·         North America

o   US

o   Canada

o   Mexico

·         Europe

o   UK

o   Germany

o   France

o   Rest of Europe

·         Asia-Pacific

o   China

o   Japan

o   India

o   Australia

o   Rest of Asia-Pacific

·         Latin America

o   Brazil

o   Rest of Latin America

·         Middle East and Africa (MEA)

o   South Africa

o   Saudi Arabia

o   Rest of MEA