Natural gums and resins trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in natural gums and resins was worth $564.7 million in 2024, about 159.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $564.7M | 159.2K t |
| 2023 | $624.9M | 159.5K t |
| 2022 | $720.3M | 176.6K t |
| 2021 | $620.6M | 186.7K t |
| 2020 | $533.4M | 167.4K t |
| 2019 | $590.5M | 194.6K t |
| 2018 | $557.7M | 185.0K t |
| 2017 | $510.3M | 172.7K t |
Top natural gums and resins exporting countries
Exports are led by Afghanistan (22%), India (13%) and Indonesia (10%). 135 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 45%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $123.1M | 22% |
| India | $76.0M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $57.5M | 10% |
| China | $33.6M | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $33.0M | 5.8% |
| Brazil | $32.9M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $21.7M | 3.8% |
| Greece | $18.7M | 3.3% |
| France | $11.2M | 2% |
| Somalia | $10.1M | 1.8% |
| Iran | $9.0M | 1.6% |
| United States | $9.0M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (34%), the United States (8%) and China (7%). 185 countries imported it, and the top three take 49% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $190.6M | 34% |
| United States | $43.7M | 7.7% |
| China | $42.1M | 7.5% |
| Portugal | $31.1M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $23.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $18.2M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $15.4M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $15.3M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.2M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $11.5M | 2% |
| Singapore | $10.7M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9.8M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Afghanistan averaged $95.79 per kg and Brazil $1.07 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 1301.90: Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301. HS 1301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most natural gums and resins?
Afghanistan exported $123.1 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by India (13%) and Indonesia (10%). In all, 135 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most natural gums and resins?
India imported $190.6 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in natural gums and resins?
It was worth $564.7 million in 2024, about 159.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $720.3 million. 135 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of natural gums and resins per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Afghanistan averaged $95.79 per kg and Brazil $1.07 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 natural gums and resins?
The HS code for natural gums and resins is subheading 1301.90, 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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