The price gap between hard gum arabic in Mali and Chad is slightly decreasing due to a supply constraint in Chad caused by strong demand, while the Mali market remains stable. The price of hard gum in Mali has fluctuated slightly, ranging from FCFA 1375 to FCFA 1425 per kilo, while in Chad, it has risen from FCFA 800-920 to FCFA 1000-1040. The price of crumbly gum in Mali has also remained stable at FCFA 300-325 per kilo, but in Chad, it has increased to FCFA 260-330 from FCFA 200-30. The specialist, n'kalô, notes that the prices of crumbly gum are becoming more appealing to pickers in Chad.