Gum Arabic Price

Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.

Latest reported price

$6,932 USD/t

As of Jul 2026

HighPrevious 12 months

The latest value is above the typical range of $5,485–$5,759 USD/t.

Gum Arabic Price History

Gum Arabic Prices by Country

Gum arabic export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.

CountryLatest · USD/tYoY
Brazil$16,616
Jul 1, 2026
+48%
Lithuania$8,285
Jul 1, 2026
+13%
United States$6,728
Jul 1, 2026
+7.1%
Switzerland$6,198
Jun 1, 2026
-0.6%
Czechia$13,629
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Germany$7,746
Jun 1, 2026
+1.5%
United Kingdom$9,331
Jun 1, 2026
+41%
Indonesia$2,496
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
India$3,178
Jun 1, 2026
+1.7%
Netherlands$10,517
Jun 1, 2026
+24%
Sweden$8,927
Jun 1, 2026
Not reported
Australia$8,318
May 1, 2026
Not reported
Belgium$5,875
May 1, 2026
+49%
Chile$6,417
May 1, 2026
-20%
Egypt$5,598
May 1, 2026
+0.0%
Spain$5,822
May 1, 2026
+19%
Ireland$2,000
May 1, 2026
-57%
Italy$4,936
May 1, 2026
+61%
Poland$4,360
May 1, 2026
-12%
Portugal$3,938
May 1, 2026
-42%
Slovakia$5,111
May 1, 2026
+4.4%
Thailand$6,472
May 1, 2026
+24%
South Africa$9,641
Apr 1, 2026
Not reported
Colombia$14,066
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
Hungary$8,288
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
Latvia$9,686
Mar 1, 2026
Not reported
South Sudan$5,598
Mar 1, 2026
-15%
Canada$4,133
Feb 1, 2026
-39%
Denmark$7,994
Feb 1, 2026
Not reported
Croatia$6,701
Jan 1, 2026
Not reported
Kazakhstan$7,680
Jan 1, 2026
Not reported
Pakistan$1,297
Jan 1, 2026
Not reported
Bulgaria$8,445
Dec 1, 2025
Not reported
France$6,137
Dec 1, 2025
+16%
Nigeria$905
Dec 1, 2025
Not reported
Türkiye$4,186
Dec 1, 2025
-17%
South Korea$3,977
Oct 1, 2025
Not reported
Saudi Arabia$788
Oct 1, 2025
Not reported
Slovenia$7,228
Oct 1, 2025
Not reported
Singapore$7,792
Sep 1, 2025
-66%
Morocco$3,797
Aug 1, 2025
Not reported
Malaysia$1,773
Aug 1, 2025
-81%
Moldova$11,638
Jul 1, 2025
Not reported
Greece$9,374
Jun 1, 2025
Not reported
Mexico$8,313
Jun 1, 2025
Not reported
Togo$229
Jun 1, 2025
Not reported
Guatemala$1,897
Mar 1, 2025
Not reported
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region$5,827
Feb 1, 2025
Not reported
Japan$6,679
Feb 1, 2025
Not reported
Oman$5,598
Jan 1, 2025
Not reported
China$9,107
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Israel$5,290
Dec 1, 2024
Not reported
Dominican Republic$1,000
Nov 1, 2024
Not reported
Georgia$4,257
Sep 1, 2024
Not reported

What shapes gum arabic prices?

Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.

Seasonality

Seasonal pattern: Yes

Tapping is performed at the start of the dry season and avoided during rainy periods to limit microbial contamination. The exudate is collected 2–4 weeks after tapping, dried for at least two weeks, and then shipped, so bulk availability peaks in the months following the dry season. Shipment volumes therefore follow this seasonal production window, with lower supply during the rainy season.

Demand driver

Functional properties

Its emulsifying, stabilising and thickening abilities drive demand in food, pharma and printing.

Demand driver

Regulatory acceptance

Approved as a food additive (e.g., Codex GSFA) encourages its use in many product categories.

Gum Arabic Price Questions

When is gum arabic harvested?
Harvesting begins at the start of the dry season, avoiding rainy periods. Tapping is done with shallow incisions and the exudate is collected 2–4 weeks after tapping, then dried for at least two weeks before processing.
How is gum arabic packaged for export?
After cleaning and drying, gum is packed in new or clean food‑grade bags that are moisture‑proof and impermeable to odours. Labels include batch number, grade, country of origin and production date.
What quality tests are performed on gum arabic?
Standard tests include moisture content (≤15 %), total ash (≤4 %), acid‑insoluble ash (≤0.5 %), acid‑insoluble matter (≤1 %), and limits for lead (≤5 mg/kg) and arsenic (≤3 mg/kg). Microbiological tests check for Salmonella and other pathogens.
What are the grading criteria for gum arabic?
Grades are based on particle size (large, medium, small nodules) and the percentage of foreign matter. Grade 1 has large, clean nodules with minimal impurities; lower grades allow more foreign matter and smaller particles.
What are the main uses of gum arabic?
It is used as an emulsifier, stabiliser and thickener in food and beverage products, as a binder or coating in pharmaceutical tablets, and as a protective coating for offset printing plates.