Guar and locust bean gum imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of guar and locust bean gum by Israel reached $3.2 million in 2024 (404 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 million.
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 | $3.2M | 404 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 621 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 578 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 456 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 419 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 476 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 439 t |
Where Israel imports guar and locust bean gum from
Most of the value came from India (26%), Italy (17%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $846K | 26% |
| Italy | $559K | 17% |
| France | $452K | 14% |
| Denmark | $298K | 9.2% |
| Spain | $187K | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $187K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $178K | 5.5% |
| United States | $140K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $114K | 3.5% |
| Slovakia | $98K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, 166% above the world average of $3.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 Israel 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 Israel?
Israel imported guar and locust bean gum worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 404 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply guar and locust bean gum to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($846 thousand), followed by Italy (17%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of guar and locust bean gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 166% above 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 Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 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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