Gum Arabic exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $10.0 million of gum arabic in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 108 countries. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt exports gum arabic to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.1M | 51% |
| United States | $2.2M | 22% |
| Germany | $877K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $654K | 6.6% |
| Morocco | $449K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $173K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $135K | 1.4% |
| Iraq | $78K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $69K | 0.7% |
| Jordan | $67K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, close to the world average of $3.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gum Arabic imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported gum arabic worth $2.6 million (476 tonnes). France alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sudan grew fastest (+556% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.2M | 84% |
| Sudan | $288K | 11% |
| Germany | $123K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt gum arabic exports (HS 1301.20): 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 1301.20: Gum Arabic.
Common questions
What is the value of gum arabic exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported gum arabic worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 108 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy gum arabic from Egypt?
France was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average export price of gum arabic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of gum arabic from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import gum arabic?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Sudan and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gum arabic?
The HS code for gum arabic is subheading 1301.20. 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 1301 page.
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