The global glycerol monooleate market size was valued at USD 237.06 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 334.55 million by 2033, at a CAGR of 4.4% over the forecast period, according to Data Bridge Market Research. Glycerol monooleate (GMO) is a monoglyceride emulsifier and lubricant derived from vegetable oils, used in food, personal care, pharmaceuticals and industrial applications.

Glycerol monooleate serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food and personal care formulations, as a lubricant and processing aid in plastics, rubber and metalworking, and in pharmaceutical and bio-based chemistry. Demand is tied to the expansion of bio-based emulsifiers, the growth of food and personal care, and the rising use of monoglyceride chemistry as sustainable processing aids and lubricants. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, supported by extensive food, personal-care and manufacturing industries in China, India and Southeast Asia.

Europe and North America sustain steady demand in premium food, cosmetic and industrial applications. Continued bio-based growth positions glycerol monooleate as a steadily advancing monoglyceride emulsifier and lubricant.