Raw Materials
Tara Seeds
HS Code
130239
Last Updated
2026-06-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Tara gum market coverage spans 130 countries.
- 58 exporter companies and 178 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 506 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 11 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Tara gum
Analyze 506 supplier-linked transactions across the top 11 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Tara gum.
Tara gum Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Tara gum to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Tara gum: United States (-60.2%), Italy (-40.8%), Peru (-32.7%).
Tara gum Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Tara gum country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Tara gum transaction unit prices: Brazil (29.74 USD / kg), United States (12.00 USD / kg), Hong Kong (6.90 USD / kg), Italy (5.93 USD / kg), Peru (2.68 USD / kg).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | +7.5% | 11 | 5.80 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | 7.80 USD / kg (3,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.48 USD / kg (4,500 kg) | 6.90 USD / kg (500 kg) | ||||||
| India | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.20 USD / kg (0.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Peru | -32.7% | 468 | 3.37 USD / kg (683,001 kg) | 2.91 USD / kg (1,015,680 kg) | 2.79 USD / kg (638,500 kg) | 2.32 USD / kg (929,114 kg) | 2.91 USD / kg (702,871 kg) | 2.68 USD / kg (697,422 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -60.2% | 10 | 3.62 USD / kg (22,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.58 USD / kg (8,530 kg) | 3.57 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | 12.00 USD / kg (50 kg) | ||||||
| China | - | 4 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.99 USD / kg (4,000 kg) | - (-) | 8.11 USD / kg (4,600 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Italy | -40.8% | 4 | 6.16 USD / kg (9,036 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.93 USD / kg (100 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 25.90 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 29.74 USD / kg (75 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.90 USD / kg (500 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 13.30 USD / kg (600 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Germany | - | 2 | 23.12 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Tara gum Global Supply Chain Coverage
236 companies
58 exporters and 178 importers are mapped for Tara gum.
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Tara gum Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
58 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Tara gum. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Tara gum Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Philippines
Supplying Products: Tara gum
(Malaysia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-10
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Pakistan
Supplying Products: Tara gum, Tamarind seed polysaccharide
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-07-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-06-19
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Pakistan
Supplying Products: Tara gum
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 37
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, India, United States, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Turkiye, Indonesia, Thailand
Supplying Products: Tara gum, Tara Flour, Alginate +5
Tara gum Global Exporter Coverage
58 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Tara gum supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Tara gum (HS Code 130239) in 2024
For Tara gum in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | 32,611,207.68 kg | 232,956,112 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 14,503,466.243 kg | 139,775,483.08 USD |
| 3 | Chile | 5,924,842.49 kg | 93,131,337.94 USD |
| 4 | United States | 3,381,624 kg | 71,705,273 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 6,236,744.716 kg | 56,061,950.045 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 6,250,354 kg | 30,708,254.996 USD |
| 7 | South Korea | 2,238,526.298 kg | 27,047,725 USD |
| 8 | India | 19,107,944.09 kg | 20,214,773.632 USD |
| 9 | Canada | 2,822,876 kg | 16,638,311.769 USD |
| 10 | Italy | 3,175,483 kg | 14,861,045.832 USD |
Tara gum Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Tara gum Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
178 importer companies are mapped for Tara gum demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Tara gum Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Indonesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Belgium)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
178 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Tara gum.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Tara gum (HS Code 130239) in 2024
For Tara 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 | 11,951,815 kg | 129,591,064 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 13,256,305.745 kg | 107,034,097.979 USD |
| 3 | Spain | 9,083,157.375 kg | 86,270,874.977 USD |
| 4 | Mexico | 5,863,382.334 kg | 61,076,346 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 5,442,447.72 kg | 48,196,897.93 USD |
| 6 | South Korea | 1,417,867.201 kg | 45,857,869 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 3,700,709 kg | 42,956,814.314 USD |
| 8 | Denmark | 3,294,753 kg | 42,403,352.006 USD |
| 9 | Brazil | 4,370,336.107 kg | 36,485,122 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 3,417,821.316 kg | 30,924,736 USD |
Tara gum Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Tara gum origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Additive (Hydrocolloid Thickener/Stabilizer)
Market
Tara gum (INS 417 / E 417) is a plant-derived hydrocolloid used globally as a thickener and stabilizer, chemically characterized as a galactomannan obtained by grinding the endosperm of tara seeds (Caesalpinia spinosa). Commercial supply chains are closely tied to the tropical Andean range of the tara tree, with industry sources highlighting Peru as a core origin and processing base for food-ingredient exports. In formulation, it competes with and complements other galactomannan gums (notably guar and locust bean), and is often valued for texture and synergy in multi-gum systems. Market transparency can be limited because trade reporting may not consistently disaggregate tara gum from broader “vegetable gums/mucilages and thickeners” categories, increasing perceived supply and price risk for buyers.
Major Producing Countries
Major Exporting Countries
- PeruIndustry sources describe tara gum as a Peru-origin ingredient manufactured for export food-ingredient markets.
Supply Calendar
- Peru (Andean Cordillera and adjacent regions):Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecIndustry sources describe fruit/pod availability from April to December; supply depends on hand harvesting and downstream seed/endosperm processing capacity.
- Bolivia (Andean Cordillera):Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecRegional seasonality broadly overlaps Peru; commercial export availability typically routes through established processors.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- White to white-yellow, odourless powder
- Soluble in water and insoluble in ethanol (as described in EU additive specifications)
Compositional Metrics
- Predominantly high-molecular-weight galactomannans derived from tara seed endosperm
- Mannose-to-galactose ratio reported as approximately 3:1 in EU additive specifications
Grades
- Food additive grade compliant with applicable purity specifications (e.g., EU additive specifications and JECFA specifications)
Packaging
- Commonly supplied as a dry powder for industrial use; moisture-barrier packaging is used to limit humidity uptake during storage and transport
ProcessingSynergistic texture/gel-strength effects are reported when used with other hydrocolloids (e.g., carrageenan, xanthan, agar) in food formulations
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Pod harvesting (often manual) -> drying -> seed separation -> endosperm milling (gum) -> sieving/standardization -> quality testing against additive specifications -> bagging -> export distribution -> blending into food formulations
Demand Drivers
- Hydrocolloid thickening and stabilization needs in dairy, sauces/condiments, bakery fillings, beverages, jams and confectionery applications
- Preference for plant-derived texturizers and multi-gum systems where formulation synergy is desired
Temperature
- Dry powder ingredient: quality preservation is primarily moisture-controlled rather than cold-chain dependent; storage and transport emphasize dry, sealed conditions to maintain flowability and microbiological quality
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is mainly constrained by moisture uptake and contamination risk; buyers typically specify sealed packaging and compliance with purity/contaminant limits in relevant additive specifications
Risks
Supply Concentration And Climate Variability HighGlobal tara gum availability is closely tied to a narrow production geography centered on the tropical Andes (notably Peru) and a limited number of industrial processors. Weather anomalies (including precipitation variability affecting pod set and collection) and disruption in local aggregation/processing can quickly tighten export supply because alternative origins are limited and not always substitutable at scale.Qualify multiple processors and origins where feasible (Peru plus secondary Andean supply), set safety-stock policies for critical SKUs, and include climate/harvest contingency clauses in supply agreements.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAs a regulated food additive (INS 417 / E 417), tara gum must meet jurisdiction-specific identity and purity specifications (e.g., compositional definition, loss on drying/ash limits, and contaminant limits). Shipments that fail specification testing may be rejected or reworked, increasing lead times and cost.Contract to applicable additive specifications (EU/JECFA where relevant), require COAs per lot (including heavy metals and key purity tests), and audit supplier QC/traceability systems.
Food Safety MediumDry hydrocolloid powders can present contamination risks (e.g., heavy metals as constrained in specifications, or microbiological contamination from handling and drying). Non-compliance can trigger recalls or import detentions in sensitive markets.Implement supplier qualification with routine third-party testing, verify contaminant control against recognized specifications, and ensure hygienic drying/milling and packaging controls.
Market Transparency LowTrade statistics and customs classification may not consistently separate tara gum from other vegetable gums and mucilages, limiting visibility on global flows and amplifying perceived price volatility during supply shocks.Use supplier-level contracting, track substitute-gum markets (guar/locust bean) for cross-price signals, and maintain forward coverage for critical demand periods.
Sustainability
- Pressure on natural tara populations and habitat change where agricultural expansion and resource use reduce natural forest remnants in parts of the Peruvian Andes
- Traceability and biodiversity considerations for supply chains that rely on dispersed collection and/or agroforestry systems
Labor & Social
- Smallholder and collector livelihood dependence in Peru’s tara supply chain; income and working conditions can be sensitive to price swings and harvest variability
- Buyer scrutiny of social sustainability programs where sourcing involves large networks of local producers
FAQ
What is tara gum and what is it used for in food?Tara gum (INS 417 / E 417) is a plant-derived hydrocolloid made by grinding the endosperm of tara seeds (Caesalpinia spinosa). It is used mainly as a thickener and stabilizer in foods such as dairy desserts, sauces, bakery fillings, beverages, jams, and confectionery.
Where does most commercial tara gum supply come from?Commercial tara gum supply chains are closely tied to the tropical Andes, with industry sources highlighting Peru as a core origin and processing base and Bolivia as part of the native regional range.
What is the biggest global trade risk for tara gum buyers?The main risk is supply concentration in a narrow Andean origin base (especially Peru) combined with harvest and climate variability, which can tighten export availability and cause rapid price and lead-time changes when disruptions occur.
Sources
Tara gum Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Peru, United States, Germany, Netherlands, China, Italy, Austria, Spain, Mexico, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Chile, France, Canada, United Kingdom, Turkiye, Australia, Uruguay, Guatemala, Israel, India, Costa Rica, Colombia, Thailand, Egypt, Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, Pakistan, Switzerland, Poland, Lithuania, Ireland, Vietnam, Malaysia, Czechia, Tunisia, Taiwan, Panama, Sweden, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Estonia, New Zealand, South Africa, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Ecuador, Greece, Dominican Republic, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Norway, Croatia, Slovenia, Morocco, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Paraguay, Qatar, Serbia, Senegal, El Salvador, Togo, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Tara Seeds
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