Guar and locust bean gum exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported guar and locust bean gum worth $15.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.8 million.
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 | $15.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 391 t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 654 t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 405 t |
| 2020 | $491K | 24 t |
| 2019 | $603K | 56 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 824 t |
Where Morocco exports guar and locust bean gum to
The largest buyer markets were United States (39%), Netherlands (11%), Denmark (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.0M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 11% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $966K | 6.3% |
| Canada | $664K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $458K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $439K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $311K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $285K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.51 per kg, 380% 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.
Guar and locust bean gum imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported guar and locust bean gum worth $1.3 million (344 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (35%), Germany (19%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $439K | 35% |
| Germany | $247K | 20% |
| Italy | $137K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $117K | 9.2% |
| United States | $96K | 7.6% |
| China | $81K | 6.4% |
| France | $65K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $24K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco guar and locust bean gum exports (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 exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported guar and locust bean gum worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 96 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy guar and locust bean gum from Morocco?
The United States was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Denmark (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 556% on the year.
What is the average export price of guar and locust bean gum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.51 per kg in 2024, 380% above the world average of $3.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of guar and locust bean gum from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2022 at $28.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Morocco also import guar and locust bean gum?
Yes. Morocco imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Germany and Italy. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.0 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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