Gum Arabic trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in gum arabic was worth $625.3 million in 2024, about 205.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017, and up 21% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $625.3M | 205.3K t |
| 2023 | $516.4M | 196.5K t |
| 2022 | $520.4M | 226.9K t |
| 2021 | $370.6M | 183.2K t |
| 2020 | $344.7M | 170.7K t |
| 2019 | $343.9M | 173.1K t |
| 2018 | $347.8M | 140.0K t |
| 2017 | $355.9M | 178.0K t |
Top gum arabic exporting countries
Exports are led by France (39%), Sudan (28%) and Chad (8%). 108 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 75%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $244.7M | 39% |
| Sudan | $174.3M | 28% |
| Chad | $51.8M | 8.3% |
| Mali | $33.1M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $24.3M | 3.9% |
| United States | $13.4M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $12.2M | 2% |
| India | $10.9M | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $10.0M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $9.4M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $7.0M | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $3.8M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (22%), the United States (15%) and India (9%). 159 countries imported it, and the top three take 46% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $137.7M | 22% |
| United States | $92.0M | 15% |
| India | $56.8M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $43.5M | 7% |
| China | $34.1M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $23.8M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $19.0M | 3% |
| Ireland | $18.1M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $14.0M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $12.9M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $11.9M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $9.4M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.77 per kg and Mali $1.20 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1301.20: Gum Arabic. HS 1301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most gum arabic?
France exported $244.7 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by Sudan (28%) and Chad (8%). In all, 108 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most gum arabic?
France imported $137.7 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States (15%) and India (9%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in gum arabic?
It was worth $625.3 million in 2024, about 205.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 108 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of gum arabic per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.77 per kg and Mali $1.20 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for gum arabic?
The HS code for gum arabic is subheading 1301.20, in chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1301 page.
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