Guar Gum Market Report 2025

The guar gum market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.29 billion in 2024 to $1.38 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to innovation in production and processing, agricultural uses, cosmetics and personal care products, textile and paper industries, pharmaceutical formulations.

The guar gum market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased demand in gluten-free products, expansion in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, rising demand for natural emulsifiers, continued demand in oil and gas industries, exploration of biomedical applications. Major trends in the forecast period include innovation in guar gum production, sustainable agriculture practices, increased usage in pharmaceutical formulations, product innovations, strategic collaborations.

The escalating demand for convenience foods is set to drive the growth of the guar gum market. Guar gum, a pivotal food additive enhancing the quality of processed foods, is witnessing increased utilization in soups, pastries, bread, and snacks, aligning with the rising preference for processed food products. Notably, in 2022, the US exported processed food products valued at $38 billion, marking a 10.96% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the convenience food sector in 2021 was estimated at £12.64 billion, showcasing the growing market demand.

The expansion of global oil and gas exploration activities is poised to bolster the guar gum market. Guar gum's utilization in enhancing the viscosity of fracturing fluids for hydraulic fracturing in the oil and gas sector drives its demand. Forecasts project a significant surge in crude oil production in the United States, reaching 12.8 million barrels per day by 2024, surpassing previous records. This expansion in oil and gas activities is anticipated to further drive the guar gum market's growth.

The growing popularity of organic products is anticipated to drive the growth of the guar gum market in the future. Organic products are free from GMOs and are produced without artificial chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers. Guar gum is often used as an additive in these products, and as the demand for organic goods increases in the food and beverage sectors, so too will the need for guar gum. For instance, in May 2023, The Organic Trade Association, a U.S.-based organization, reported that organic food sales in the United States exceeded $60 billion for the first time in 2022, reaching a total of $61.7 billion. Thus, the rising demand for organic products is significantly contributing to the growth of the guar gum market.

Major companies in the guar gum market are concentrating on the development of guar-based polymers for the beauty care industry to enhance product performance, improve formulation stability, and offer natural alternatives to synthetic ingredients. Guar-based polymers are natural, biodegradable substances derived from guar gum, commonly used in cosmetic and personal care formulations. The guar beans used to create these polymers are sourced through Solvay’s Sustainable Guar Initiative (SGI). For example, in March 2022, Solvay SA, a Belgium-based company, introduced Jaguar NAT SGI and Jaguar Excel, which are biodegradable guar-based polymers. Jaguar NAT SGI is identified as a readily biodegradable thickening polymer, achieving a Beauty Biodeg Score of A, while Jaguar Excel is an inherently ultimately biodegradable conditioning polymer, rated with a score of B. These scores are determined according to OECD guidelines, ensuring compliance with high environmental safety standards.

Major players in the guar gum market are innovating with products like biodegradable guar-based polymers, aligning with customer demands and revenue growth objectives. Solvay, for instance, introduced the Jaguar NAT SGI and Jaguar Excel in March 2022, expanding its biodegradable guar-based product line for beauty care. These new ingredients meet global regulations and consumer preferences for sustainable beauty products, offering a comprehensive range of solutions rated highly for biodegradability according to OECD guidelines.

Major companies operating in the guar gum market are Jai Bharat Gum & Chemicals Ltd., Vikas WSP Ltd., Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Ltd., Supreme Gums Pvt. Ltd., India Glycols Ltd., Rama Gum Industries Ltd., AEP Colloids Inc., Shree India Sino Gums Pvt Ltd., Cargill Incorporated, Ashland Inc., Neelkants Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Altrafine Gums, Lamberti S.p.A, Ingredion Inc., TIC Gums Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Shree Ram India Gums Limited, Guar Resources LLC, Global Gums & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Vikas Granaries Ltd., Raj Gum Industries Pvt. Ltd., Sarda Bio Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Shree Ram Industries, Shree Gajanan Industries, Shree Laxminarayan Industries.

North America was the largest region in the guar gum market share in 2024. The regions covered in the guar gum market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the guar gum market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Guar gum is a gel-forming fiber extracted from guar beans, a type of legume. It serves as a valuable sizing material and thickening agent across several industries.

The primary classifications of guar gum are food grade, industrial grade, and pharmaceutical grade. Food grade guar gum is deemed safe for food production and consumption, commonly employed as emulsifiers and thickeners in food products. Its diverse functions span stabilization, emulsification, thickening, gel formation, binding, and reducing friction, finding applications across various sectors such as food and beverages, fracking, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

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The guar gum market consists of sales of guar gum powder, guar meal, guar split, and guar seed. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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