Guar and locust bean gum imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported guar and locust bean gum worth $18.9 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.7 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 | $18.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 7.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports guar and locust bean gum from
Most of the value came from India (45%), Italy (14%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.5M | 45% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 14% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| Morocco | $966K | 5.1% |
| China | $536K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $504K | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $457K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $327K | 1.7% |
| United States | $197K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, close to the world average of $3.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Guar and locust bean gum exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million of guar and locust bean gum in 2024 (733 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (20%), Denmark (12%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported guar and locust bean gum worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 163 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply guar and locust bean gum to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of guar and locust bean gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 15% below 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $31.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export guar and locust bean gum?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Denmark and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 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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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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