Guar and locust bean gum imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of guar and locust bean gum by Egypt reached $5.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt imports guar and locust bean gum from
India alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+609% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.2M | 62% |
| Italy | $547K | 11% |
| France | $316K | 6.2% |
| China | $251K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $246K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $196K | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $188K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $155K | 3% |
| United States | $34K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.02, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt guar and locust bean gum imports (HS 1302.32): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1302.32: Mucilages and thickeners: whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds.
Common questions
What is the value of guar and locust bean gum imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported guar and locust bean gum worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply guar and locust bean gum to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Italy (11%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of guar and locust bean gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of guar and locust bean gum to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for guar and locust bean gum?
The HS code for guar and locust bean gum is subheading 1302.32. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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