Natural gums and resins imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural gums and resins by the United States reached $43.7 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 185 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.7 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 | $43.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $42.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $59.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $49.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $36.3M | 2.9K t |
Where the United States imports natural gums and resins from
The largest suppliers were India (42%), China (11%), Thailand (10%). Among the main suppliers, Sudan grew fastest (+691% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $18.5M | 43% |
| China | $5.0M | 11% |
| Thailand | $4.4M | 10% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 10% |
| Greece | $3.6M | 8.2% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 6.5% |
| Sudan | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| France | $621K | 1.4% |
| Somalia | $505K | 1.2% |
| El Salvador | $483K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.89 per kg, 179% above the world average of $3.55. 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.
Natural gums and resins exports from the United States
The United States exported $9.0 million of natural gums and resins in 2024 (965 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Canada (31%), Mexico (10%), Pakistan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.8M | 31% |
| Mexico | $872K | 9.7% |
| Pakistan | $687K | 7.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $545K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $453K | 5% |
| Taiwan | $297K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $286K | 3.2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $276K | 3.1% |
| Peru | $263K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $187K | 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 1301.90: Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301.
Common questions
What is the value of natural gums and resins imported by the United States?
The United States imported natural gums and resins worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural gums and resins to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by China (11%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 691% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural gums and resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.89 per kg in 2024, 179% above the world average of $3.55 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 natural gums and resins to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.3 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $59.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export natural gums and resins?
Yes. The United States exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Pakistan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $34.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural gums and resins?
The HS code for natural gums and resins is subheading 1301.90. 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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