Derived Products
French Dressing, Coconut Milk Beverage
Raw Materials
Fresh Guar Bean
HS Code
130232
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Guar Gum market coverage spans 146 countries.
- 953 exporter companies and 1,337 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 11,254 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Guar Gum
Analyze 11,254 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Guar Gum.
Guar Gum Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Guar Gum to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Guar Gum: Argentina (+92.9%), China (+52.7%), Netherlands (-51.6%).
Guar Gum Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Guar Gum country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Guar Gum transaction unit prices: France (15.66 USD / kg), Brazil (9.72 USD / kg), United States (7.81 USD / kg), Singapore (7.13 USD / kg), Hong Kong (6.44 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | -17.2% | 93 | 1.82 USD / kg (393,716 kg) | 1.76 USD / kg (189,900 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (584,620 kg) | 1.85 USD / kg (386,241 kg) | 1.87 USD / kg (372,068 kg) | 1.84 USD / kg (266,255 kg) | ||||||
| India | -5.0% | 10,457 | 1.48 USD / kg (43,126,353.872 kg) | 1.44 USD / kg (46,040,912.835 kg) | 1.45 USD / kg (50,775,129.03 kg) | 1.53 USD / kg (21,691,257.865 kg) | 1.38 USD / kg (31,201,041.333 kg) | 1.53 USD / kg (26,875,328.415 kg) | ||||||
| China | +52.7% | 176 | 8.85 USD / kg (480,864.25 kg) | 7.51 USD / kg (99,025 kg) | 4.43 USD / kg (298,230.4 kg) | 4.17 USD / kg (589,433 kg) | 4.76 USD / kg (193,389.2 kg) | 4.59 USD / kg (172,074.75 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +20.4% | 153 | 7.69 USD / kg (66,581.41 kg) | 8.33 USD / kg (148,325.039 kg) | 7.51 USD / kg (6,433.94 kg) | 6.71 USD / kg (233,793.385 kg) | 5.54 USD / kg (125,978.12 kg) | 7.81 USD / kg (109,648.12 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -43.8% | 23 | 3.30 USD / kg (300 kg) | 1.63 USD / kg (8 kg) | 10.63 USD / kg (4,875 kg) | 4.32 USD / kg (88,125.3 kg) | 5.02 USD / kg (300 kg) | 4.62 USD / kg (901.25 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -51.6% | 51 | 2.81 USD / kg (4,050 kg) | - (-) | 4.66 USD / kg (24,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.77 USD / kg (500.93 kg) | ||||||
| Switzerland | +5.0% | 41 | 7.94 USD / kg (20,843.04 kg) | 6.77 USD / kg (308,470 kg) | 7.92 USD / kg (10,500 kg) | 8.04 USD / kg (4,055.15 kg) | 3.13 USD / kg (64,399.16 kg) | 5.72 USD / kg (22,953.6 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | +14.2% | 35 | 5.35 USD / kg (5,200 kg) | 6.50 USD / kg (16,000 kg) | 6.00 USD / kg (4 kg) | 9.91 USD / kg (26,318.26 kg) | 4.61 USD / kg (79,000 kg) | 5.87 USD / kg (22,876 kg) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | -26.1% | 22 | 5.35 USD / kg (-) | 9.36 USD / kg (15,256.06 kg) | 10.09 USD / kg (5,500 kg) | 2.10 USD / kg (46,100 kg) | 2.80 USD / kg (300 kg) | 6.44 USD / kg (16,050 kg) | ||||||
| Oman | - | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.52 USD / kg (36,580 kg) | 2.03 USD / kg (73,600 kg) | - (-) |
Guar Gum Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,290 companies
953 exporters and 1,337 importers are mapped for Guar Gum.
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Guar Gum Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
953 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Guar Gum. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Guar Gum Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 953 total exporter companies in the Guar Gum supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Pakistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-10
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthers
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Guar Gum Global Exporter Coverage
953 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Guar Gum supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Guar Gum (HS Code 130232) in 2024
For Guar Gum in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 239,919,639.561 kg | 417,321,503.402 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 7,178,038.02 kg | 100,014,632.715 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 9,233,447 kg | 83,046,700.444 USD |
| 4 | United States | 9,035,943 kg | 66,851,445 USD |
| 5 | Pakistan | 23,911,910 kg | 39,978,246.094 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 27,245,326.111 kg | 38,901,897.809 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 7,642,946.309 kg | 38,006,873.077 USD |
| 8 | Denmark | 1,334,964 kg | 20,486,466.09 USD |
| 9 | Switzerland | 2,160,653.357 kg | 19,627,016.709 USD |
| 10 | Turkiye | 763,374 kg | 8,889,524 USD |
Guar Gum Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Guar Gum Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,337 importer companies are mapped for Guar Gum demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Guar Gum Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Zambia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,337 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Guar Gum.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Guar Gum (HS Code 130232) in 2024
For Guar Gum in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 63,290,491 kg | 188,677,601 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 23,024,867.56 kg | 63,182,228.626 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 6,378,706 kg | 34,918,147.047 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 5,784,493 kg | 28,932,408.571 USD |
| 5 | Canada | 8,911,435.383 kg | 28,119,678.603 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 8,095,880 kg | 26,788,756.193 USD |
| 7 | Mexico | 7,485,001 kg | 24,649,511 USD |
| 8 | Australia | 7,449,996.23 kg | 22,724,715.918 USD |
| 9 | Poland | 4,184,952.893 kg | 22,071,728 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 6,887,037 kg | 20,316,124.289 USD |
Guar Gum Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Guar Gum
Guar Gum Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Guar Gum wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Guar Gum wholesale unit prices: India (0.45 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | - | - | - | - | 0.60 USD / kg | 0.45 USD / kg |
Guar Gum Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Guar Gum wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 0.51 USD / kg | 0.42 USD / kg | 0.62 USD / kg | - |
Latest Guar Gum Wholesale Export Price Updates
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2025-12-01 | Gua******* ***** * * * ************ ********* ***** **** | 0.42 USD / kg | |
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Additive (Hydrocolloid Thickener/Stabilizer)
Market
Guar gum is a globally traded hydrocolloid (INS 412 / E412) produced by milling the endosperm of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) seeds into a functional thickener and stabilizer used across processed foods. Global supply is highly concentrated in South Asia, with India as the dominant origin for guar seed production and guar gum processing and export, and Pakistan also a meaningful producer. Major demand centers include North America, Europe, and East Asia, where buyers value consistent viscosity performance and compliance with food-additive specifications. Market dynamics are shaped by agricultural yield variability in semi-arid growing regions and by periodic demand swings from industrial applications (notably oilfield use), which can transmit price volatility into food-grade procurement.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Food-use demand tends to be steady, while industrial demand (especially oilfield) can be highly cyclical and can dominate short-term price movements.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaPrimary global origin for guar seed cultivation and the main center for guar splits and guar gum processing capacity.
- PakistanSecondary producing origin in South Asia; participates in regional supply for guar seed and derivatives.
- United StatesSmaller-scale cultivation (notably in the southern Plains); primarily relevant as a large destination market rather than a production hub.
Major Exporting Countries
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge import destination spanning food manufacturing and industrial end uses; procurement often emphasizes specification compliance and supply continuity.
- ChinaSignificant demand for hydrocolloids in processed food manufacturing; imports depend on application mix and domestic formulation trends.
- GermanyMajor EU food-ingredient market with diversified downstream manufacturing; commonly supplied via EU trade and distribution networks.
- NetherlandsEU logistics and distribution hub; imports can reflect broader EU re-distribution flows.
- JapanQuality- and documentation-driven import market for food additives used in processed foods.
Supply Calendar
- India (Rajasthan/Gujarat/Haryana belt):Oct, Nov, DecMain harvest window for guar seed in the monsoon-linked kharif cycle; processing and export shipments can continue year-round based on stocks.
- Pakistan (Sindh/Punjab belt):Oct, Nov, DecSeasonality broadly aligned with neighboring South Asian crop calendars; supply availability depends on post-harvest handling and stockholding.
Specification
Major VarietiesGuar gum (food grade, unmodified), Guar gum (industrial/oilfield grade), Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (specialty ingredient variant)
Physical Attributes
- Off-white to yellowish free-flowing powder; hygroscopic and sensitive to moisture uptake during storage.
- Hydrates in water to form high-viscosity solutions; dispersion control is important to avoid lumping.
Compositional Metrics
- Polysaccharide hydrocolloid (galactomannan) derived from guar seed endosperm; functional performance commonly expressed via viscosity tests.
- Buyer specifications commonly include viscosity at defined concentration, moisture, ash/insolubles, particle-size distribution, and microbiological limits consistent with food-additive specifications.
Grades
- Codex/JECFA-aligned food additive specification (INS 412 / E412)
- Pharmaceutical/excipient grade (where applicable by pharmacopeial specifications)
- Industrial/oilfield grade (application-driven performance specs)
Packaging
- Multiwall paper bags with polyethylene liner (dry, moisture-barrier packaging).
- Bulk sacks (FIBCs) for industrial users and large-scale ingredient handling.
- Food-grade pallets with stretch wrap; container desiccants used when shipping in humid seasons/lanes.
ProcessingFunctionality is sensitive to hydration conditions (shear, temperature, order of addition) and to formulation environment (pH and ionic strength).Often used in synergy with other stabilizers/thickeners in texture systems; performance qualification typically relies on application-specific trials.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Guar cultivation (seed) -> harvesting and drying -> seed cleaning -> dehusking and splitting (guar splits) -> milling/grinding -> screening/standardization -> quality testing (viscosity, moisture, micro) -> packaging -> containerized export -> importer QC -> blending/compounding -> food manufacturing
Demand Drivers
- Broad utility as a thickener, stabilizer, and texture modifier across dairy, bakery, sauces, beverages, and prepared foods.
- Formulation needs in gluten-free and reduced-fat products where hydrocolloids help restore texture and mouthfeel.
- Industrial end-use demand (notably oilfield applications) can create sudden step-changes in global consumption and pricing.
Temperature
- Typically shipped and stored as a dry ambient-stable powder; quality preservation depends more on humidity control than on refrigeration.
- Avoid exposure to heat and moisture during storage to prevent caking and performance drift.
Atmosphere Control
- Moisture management (low-humidity storage, moisture-barrier packaging, and container desiccants where needed) is more critical than controlled-atmosphere gas management.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily limited by moisture uptake, odor absorption, and potential microbial contamination if storage conditions are poor; buyers commonly require retained viscosity performance over the declared shelf-life period.
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal guar gum supply is highly concentrated in South Asia—especially India—so adverse monsoon outcomes, regional drought/heat, or localized disruptions in key producing states can rapidly tighten availability and trigger sharp price volatility for food manufacturers dependent on consistent hydrocolloid supply.Qualify multiple suppliers and (where feasible) multiple origin channels; use forward coverage and safety stocks timed to post-harvest availability; develop formulation fallbacks (e.g., alternative gums/stabilizer systems) for constrained periods.
Industrial Demand Shock HighDemand from industrial applications (notably oilfield use) can surge or collapse with energy-sector activity, creating abrupt competition for guar derivatives and transmitting volatility into food-grade procurement and contract performance.Segment sourcing for food-grade material with tighter specs and dedicated production lines; include volatility clauses and alternate-source triggers in contracts; maintain validated substitute formulations.
Food Safety MediumAs a dry milled ingredient sourced from agricultural raw material, guar gum can face microbiological and foreign-matter risks if sanitation, heat treatment, and supplier controls are inadequate, potentially causing import holds or recalls in strict markets.Require JECFA/Codex-aligned specifications, robust COAs, and supplier GFSI-aligned food-safety systems; implement incoming testing and validated kill-step/heat-treatment expectations where applicable.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFood-additive permissions and specification compliance (E412/INS 412) vary by jurisdiction and by application/use level, so documentation gaps or non-conforming lots can lead to border rejections or restricted use in finished foods.Maintain jurisdiction-specific regulatory dossiers, verify additive identity/specs against Codex/JECFA and local rules, and ensure full traceability and change-control for processing aids and any product modifications.
Logistics LowAlthough not cold-chain dependent, guar gum is hygroscopic; long ocean transits, humid routes, or poor container/warehouse practices can cause caking and performance variability, leading to claims or rework.Use moisture-barrier packaging, container liners/desiccants when needed, and defined humidity/handling SOPs from loading through warehousing.
Sustainability
- Climate and water exposure in semi-arid guar-growing regions (South Asia) where rainfall variability can affect yields and encourage higher-risk land and water management responses.
- Traceability and supply-chain transparency from smallholder production through splitters/millers to ensure consistent sustainability and compliance documentation for multinational buyers.
Labor & Social
- Smallholder income volatility and contract transparency risks amplified by crop-year yield swings and downstream price volatility.
- Worker health and safety in milling/handling operations (dust exposure and housekeeping controls) and in agricultural harvest labor.
FAQ
What is guar gum and what is it made from?Guar gum is a hydrocolloid thickener and stabilizer made by processing the endosperm of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) seeds into a powder that hydrates in water to build viscosity. In food trade it is commonly referenced under Codex/JECFA food-additive specifications as INS 412 (E412 in the EU).
Why can guar gum supply and pricing be volatile?Supply is concentrated in a small set of origins—especially India—so weather variability in key growing regions can quickly tighten availability. In addition, industrial end uses (particularly oilfield-related demand) can swing sharply and compete with food-grade demand, amplifying price movements.
Which countries are the most important origins for guar gum?India is the primary global origin for guar seed production and for guar gum processing and exports, with Pakistan also a meaningful producing and exporting country. Many major consuming markets (including the United States, Europe, and parts of East Asia) typically rely on imports from these origins.
What specifications do buyers commonly request for food-grade guar gum?Buyers typically specify viscosity performance at defined test conditions along with moisture, ash/insolubles, particle size, and microbiological criteria, aligned to recognized food-additive specifications used in international trade (Codex/JECFA) and local regulatory requirements in the destination market.
Sources
Guar Gum Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: India, Russia, Spain, United States, Germany, Italy, China, Japan, Pakistan, Netherlands, Poland, Australia, France, Brazil, Turkiye, Belgium, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, South Africa, Mexico, Czechia, Indonesia, South Korea, Switzerland, Denmark, Morocco, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Israel, Egypt, Argentina, Ecuador, Oman, Vietnam, Romania, Canada, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Nigeria, Slovakia, Colombia, Portugal, Hungary, Sweden, Kenya, Austria, Singapore, Uruguay, Croatia, Ireland, Ukraine, New Zealand, Georgia, Tunisia, Ghana, Chile, Estonia, Kuwait, Peru, Uganda, Finland, Albania, Armenia, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Benin, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Honduras, Iraq, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Norway, Nepal, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, Serbia, Sudan, Slovenia, Senegal, Somalia, El Salvador, Syria, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Fresh Guar Bean
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