Guar and locust bean gum imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of guar and locust bean gum by Saudi Arabia reached $7.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.7 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 | $7.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports guar and locust bean gum from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), India (24%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.6M | 38% |
| India | $1.6M | 24% |
| China | $869K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $766K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $342K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $326K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $81K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $74K | 1.1% |
| Kuwait | $62K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 38% 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 exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of guar and locust bean gum by Saudi Arabia reached $448 thousand in 2024 (124 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (27%), Oman (22%), Bahrain (14%).
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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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported guar and locust bean gum worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply guar and locust bean gum to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (24%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of guar and locust bean gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $3.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of guar and locust bean gum to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export guar and locust bean gum?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $448 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 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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