Guar and locust bean gum imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $9.6 million of guar and locust bean gum in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.6 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 | $9.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Turkey imports guar and locust bean gum from
The largest suppliers were India (42%), Morocco (16%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.0M | 42% |
| Morocco | $1.6M | 16% |
| China | $869K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $807K | 8.4% |
| Denmark | $437K | 4.6% |
| United States | $419K | 4.4% |
| Pakistan | $314K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $201K | 2.1% |
| France | $188K | 2% |
| Austria | $151K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 26% 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 Turkey
Turkey exported $9.0 million of guar and locust bean gum in 2024 (752 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (25%), China (23%), South Korea (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 25% |
| China | $2.1M | 23% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 16% |
| Russia | $774K | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $491K | 5.5% |
| Iran | $356K | 4% |
| Taiwan | $331K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $247K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $146K | 1.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $127K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported guar and locust bean gum worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply guar and locust bean gum to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Morocco (16%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of guar and locust bean gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 26% 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export guar and locust bean gum?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and South Korea. That compares with imports of $9.6 million in the same 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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