Gum Arabic imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gum arabic by the United States reached $92.0 million in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 159 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $92.0M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $70.0M | 21.1K t |
| 2022 | $100.3M | 30.7K t |
| 2021 | $63.0M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $55.7M | 19.8K t |
| 2019 | $43.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $46.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2017 | $51.9M | 21.3K t |
Where the United States imports gum arabic from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Chad grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $65.3M | 71% |
| Sudan | $12.2M | 13% |
| Chad | $4.0M | 4.3% |
| Mali | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $909K | 1% |
| South Sudan | $584K | 0.6% |
| China | $468K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $398K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.95 per kg, 30% above the world average of $3.05. 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.
Gum Arabic exports from the United States
The United States exported $13.4 million of gum arabic in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 108 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (22%), Mexico (21%), China (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+531% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.0M | 22% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 21% |
| China | $2.4M | 18% |
| Uruguay | $1.3M | 9.7% |
| Ireland | $688K | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $430K | 3.2% |
| Chile | $362K | 2.7% |
| Argentina | $316K | 2.4% |
| Costa Rica | $304K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $263K | 2% |
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 1301.20: Gum Arabic.
Common questions
What is the value of gum arabic imported by the United States?
The United States imported gum arabic worth $92.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 159 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply gum arabic to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($65.3 million), followed by Sudan (13%) and Chad (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of gum arabic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.95 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $3.05 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 gum arabic to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.9 million in 2017 to $92.0 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2022 at $100.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export gum arabic?
Yes. The United States exported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $78.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gum arabic?
The HS code for gum arabic is subheading 1301.20. 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 1301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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