Guar and locust bean gum imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported guar and locust bean gum worth $177.8 million (62.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 163 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $487.2 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 | $177.8M | 62.2K t |
| 2023 | $208.3M | 65.3K t |
| 2022 | $487.2M | 90.0K t |
| 2021 | $280.7M | 76.0K t |
| 2020 | $161.5M | 57.7K t |
| 2019 | $303.5M | 130.4K t |
| 2018 | $417.8M | 191.2K t |
| 2017 | $422.8M | 236.6K t |
Where the United States imports guar and locust bean gum from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $110.7M | 62% |
| Spain | $15.8M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $15.5M | 8.7% |
| Pakistan | $7.1M | 4% |
| Morocco | $6.0M | 3.4% |
| France | $5.5M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 2.1% |
| China | $3.6M | 2% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 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 States
Exports of guar and locust bean gum by the United States reached $61.8 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 96 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), France (19%), Canada (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $13.0M | 21% |
| France | $11.9M | 19% |
| Canada | $9.3M | 15% |
| Belgium | $4.0M | 6.5% |
| Brazil | $3.4M | 5.6% |
| China | $3.4M | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 States?
The United States imported guar and locust bean gum worth $177.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 163 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply guar and locust bean gum to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($110.7 million), followed by Spain (9%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of guar and locust bean gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $3.02 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of guar and locust bean gum to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $422.8 million in 2017 to $177.8 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $487.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export guar and locust bean gum?
Yes. The United States exported $61.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, France and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $116.1 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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