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Global Gum Arabic Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Product Type (Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade), Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)), By Form (Raw/Kibbled Gum, Spray-Dried Powder, Instant Soluble Powder), By Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Industrial Applications), By Distribution Channel (Direct Industrial Sales, Ingredient Distributors, Specialty Suppliers), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2026–2031

Report Code: RI2514PUB
Last Updated : February, 2026
Author : Hannah Blake

Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
    1. Introduction
  2. Market Introduction
    1. Market Definition
    2. Scope of the Study
    3. Market Structure
  3. Research Methodology
    1. Primary Research
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Assumptions & Exclusions
    4. Secondary Data Sources
  4. Market Factor Analysis
    1. Value Chain Analysis: Gum Arabic Market
    2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers
    2. Restraints
    3. Opportunities
  6. Recent Trends Analysis
  7. Impact of COVID-19 on Gum Arabic Market
    1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
    2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
    3. Measures Taken by Top Players
  8. Regulatory Landscape
  9. Gum Arabic Market, By Product Type
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type
    2. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  10. Gum Arabic Market, By Form
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Form
    2. Raw/Kibbled Gum
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Spray-Dried Powder
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  11. Gum Arabic Market, By Function
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Function
    2. Emulsifier
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Stabilizer
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Thickener & Texturizer
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Encapsulation Agent
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  12. Gum Arabic Market, By Application
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    2. Food & Beverages
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Pharmaceuticals
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  13. Gum Arabic Market, By Distribution Channel
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
    2. Direct Industrial Sales
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Ingredient Distributors
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
  14. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
      1. Market Size and Forecast
        1. By Product Type
          1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
            1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
            2. By Form
              1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                1. Spray-Dried Powder
                  1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                  2. By Function
                    1. Emulsifier
                      1. Stabilizer
                        1. Thickener & Texturizer
                          1. Encapsulation Agent
                            1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                            2. By Application
                              1. Food & Beverages
                                1. Pharmaceuticals
                                  1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                    1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                      1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                      2. By Distribution Channel
                                        1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                          1. Ingredient Distributors
                                            1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                          2. U.S.
                                            1. By Product Type
                                              1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
                                                1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
                                                2. By Form
                                                  1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                                                    1. Spray-Dried Powder
                                                      1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                                                      2. By Function
                                                        1. Emulsifier
                                                          1. Stabilizer
                                                            1. Thickener & Texturizer
                                                              1. Encapsulation Agent
                                                                1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                                                                2. By Application
                                                                  1. Food & Beverages
                                                                    1. Pharmaceuticals
                                                                      1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                                                        1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                                                          1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                                                          2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                            1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                                                              1. Ingredient Distributors
                                                                                1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                                                              2. Canada
                                                                            2. Europe
                                                                              1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                1. By Product Type
                                                                                  1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
                                                                                    1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
                                                                                    2. By Form
                                                                                      1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                                                                                        1. Spray-Dried Powder
                                                                                          1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                                                                                          2. By Function
                                                                                            1. Emulsifier
                                                                                              1. Stabilizer
                                                                                                1. Thickener & Texturizer
                                                                                                  1. Encapsulation Agent
                                                                                                    1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                                                                                                    2. By Application
                                                                                                      1. Food & Beverages
                                                                                                        1. Pharmaceuticals
                                                                                                          1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                                                                                            1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                                                                                              1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                                                                                              2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                                                                                                  1. Ingredient Distributors
                                                                                                                    1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                                                                                                  2. U.K.
                                                                                                                    1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                      1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
                                                                                                                        1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
                                                                                                                        2. By Form
                                                                                                                          1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                                                                                                                            1. Spray-Dried Powder
                                                                                                                              1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                                                                                                                              2. By Function
                                                                                                                                1. Emulsifier
                                                                                                                                  1. Stabilizer
                                                                                                                                    1. Thickener & Texturizer
                                                                                                                                      1. Encapsulation Agent
                                                                                                                                        1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                                                                                                                                        2. By Application
                                                                                                                                          1. Food & Beverages
                                                                                                                                            1. Pharmaceuticals
                                                                                                                                              1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                                                                                                                                1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                                                                                                                                  1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                                                                                                                                  2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                    1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                                                                                                                                      1. Ingredient Distributors
                                                                                                                                                        1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                                                                                                                                      2. Germany
                                                                                                                                                      3. France
                                                                                                                                                      4. Spain
                                                                                                                                                      5. Italy
                                                                                                                                                      6. Russia
                                                                                                                                                      7. Nordic
                                                                                                                                                      8. Benelux
                                                                                                                                                      9. Rest of Europe
                                                                                                                                                    2. APAC
                                                                                                                                                      1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                        1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                          1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
                                                                                                                                                            1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
                                                                                                                                                            2. By Form
                                                                                                                                                              1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                                                                                                                                                                1. Spray-Dried Powder
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                                                                                                                                                                  2. By Function
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Emulsifier
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Stabilizer
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Thickener & Texturizer
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Encapsulation Agent
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                                                                                                                                                                            2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Food & Beverages
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Pharmaceuticals
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Ingredient Distributors
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. China
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                2. By Form
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Spray-Dried Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Function
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Emulsifier
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Stabilizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Thickener & Texturizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Encapsulation Agent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Food & Beverages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Pharmaceuticals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Ingredient Distributors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Korea
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Japan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. India
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5. Australia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              6. Singapore
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              7. Taiwan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              8. South East Asia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              9. Rest of Asia-Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Middle East and Africa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. By Form
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Spray-Dried Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. By Function
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Emulsifier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Stabilizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Thickener & Texturizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Encapsulation Agent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Food & Beverages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Pharmaceuticals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Ingredient Distributors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. UAE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. By Form
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Spray-Dried Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. By Function
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Emulsifier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Stabilizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Thickener & Texturizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Encapsulation Agent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Food & Beverages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Pharmaceuticals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Ingredient Distributors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Turky
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Saudi Arabia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. South Africa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5. Egypt
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6. Nigeria
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      7. Rest of MEA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. LATAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Market Size and Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. By Form
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Spray-Dried Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. By Function
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Emulsifier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Stabilizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Thickener & Texturizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Encapsulation Agent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Food & Beverages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Pharmaceuticals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Ingredient Distributors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Brazil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. By Product Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Acacia Senegal (Hashab Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Acacia Seyal (Talha Grade)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. By Form
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Raw/Kibbled Gum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Spray-Dried Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Instant Soluble/Agglomerated Powder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. By Function
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Emulsifier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Stabilizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Thickener & Texturizer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Encapsulation Agent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Dietary Fiber Ingredient
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. By Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Food & Beverages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Pharmaceuticals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Printing Inks & Industrial Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. By Distribution Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Direct Industrial Sales
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Ingredient Distributors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Specialty Ingredient Suppliers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Mexico
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Argentina
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Chile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              5. Colombia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              6. Rest of LATAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Competitive Landscape, 2025
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Introduction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Gum Arabic Market Share Analysis, 2025 (%)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Competition Ranking, 2025
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Merger & Acquisition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Product Launch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Expansion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Company Profile
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Nexira
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Business Overview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Financial Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Key Product domains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Recent Developments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Alland & Robert
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3. Kerry Group plc
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4. Ingredion Incorporated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            5. Ashland Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6. Archer Daniels Midland Company
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            7. Tate & Lyle PLC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            8. Agrigum International Limited
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9. EPO S.p.A.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            10. Kapadia Gum Industries Pvt. Ltd.