PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1425517
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1425517
Guar Gum Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on guar gum market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for guar gum? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The guar gum market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
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 size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.2 billion in 2023 to $1.29 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. Historical growth can be attributed to innovation in production and processing methods, expanded agricultural applications, usage within cosmetics and personal care products, contributions to the textile and paper industries, and advancements in pharmaceutical formulations.
The guar gum market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.68 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is driven by increased demand for gluten-free products, expansions within the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, a rising need for natural emulsifiers, continued demand within the oil and gas industries, and exploration of biomedical applications. Major trends expected during this period encompass innovations in guar gum production, the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices in its cultivation, increased utilization in pharmaceutical formulations, ongoing product innovations, and strategic collaborations within the industry.
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 £12,648 million, 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 surging preference for organic products is anticipated to fuel the growth of the guar gum market. Organic products, free from artificial chemicals and GMOs, incorporate guar gum as an additive, aligning with the rising demand for organic food and beverages. Notably, between 2020 and 2021, organic food sales exceeded $63 billion, with a 2 percent growth over the year, reflecting the burgeoning popularity of organic products and their influence on driving the demand for guar gum.
Technological advancements constitute a prominent trend in the guar gum market, empowering major companies to fortify their market positions. Notable among these advancements is Solvay's collaboration with BanQu in 2021 to launch a blockchain technology platform catering to the guar supply chain. This innovative solution offers transparency, traceability, and equitable revenue distribution among approximately 2000 farmers, revolutionizing the industry's operational dynamics.
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 report are Jai Bharat Gum & Chemicals Ltd., Vikas WSP Ltd., Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Ltd., Lucid Group, Supreme Gums Pvt. Ltd., India Glycols Ltd., Rama Gum Industries Ltd., Nutriroma, AEP Colloids Inc., Shree India Sino Gums Pvt Ltd., Cargill Incorporated, Ashland Inc., Neelkants Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Altrafine Gums, Lamberti S.p.A, Dabur India Ltd., Ingredion Inc., TIC Gums Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Penford Corporation, Shree Ram India Gums Limited, Guar Resources LLC, Global Gums & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Ruchi Soya Industries 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 2023. 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.
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.