Market Overview:

The Global Arabic Gum Market Size Was Valued At USD 801 Million In 2022 And Is Projected To Reach USD 1340 Million By 2030, And Is Growing At A CAGR Of 6.69% From 2022 To 2030.

Arabic gum is made from the sap of the Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal trees. It is a natural thickener. It is used in many places and for many things. Arabic gum is also known as Sudani gum, acacia gum, gum arabic, acacia gum, Senegalese gum, Indian gum, etc. Most of the arabic gum in the world is made in Africa. Sudan, Nigeria, and Chad are some of the countries that make the most. Arabic gum is a complex mix of glycoproteins and polysaccharides, mostly arabinose and galactose, that are linked together with polymers. It dissolves in water and can be eaten. It is mostly used in the food and soft drink industries as a stabilizer. The market for arabic gum keeps growing around the world because it is used in so many different industries, from the food and drink industry to the painting industry.

Most gum arabic comes from the sub-Saharan coastal belt, where farmers grow it. Even though the trees were found and named in Senegal, they are grown in Somalia, Sudan, and Senegal to make gum arabic. Sudan makes the most gum arabic, and most of it is sent to Europe to be treated, improved, and then sold to different parts of the world.

In the food and drink industry, gum arabic is often used as an emulsifier. It is one of the most important emulsifiers that are used to make syrups for soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi. Gum arabic makes sure that the sugar is spread out evenly in the liquid and keeps crystals from forming at the bottom. Gum arabic is also used in some pharmaceuticals to keep the different parts of the drug together. It can be used as medicine, and because it is high in dietary fiber, it can be taken with water to treat stomach problems. It can be used as a laxative and helps people lower their cholesterol.

Market Dynamics:

Market Trends:

• The Increasing Use of Gum Arabic in Producing Plant-Based Meat Alternatives is an Emerging Trend in the Market

Plant-based meat substitutes made with gum arabic are becoming more and more popular on the global market. This is an important change. As the number of people looking for plant-based protein sources grows, companies are trying out different ingredients to improve the texture and taste of their products. Gum arabic can help plant-based meat substitutes get the right texture and structure they need by stabilizing and emulsifying the ingredients. It can also make it easier for the ingredients to hold water, so the final product will stay moist and juicy.

Manufacturers of plant-based alternatives to meat use gum arabic to help them make "clean label" claims, which are becoming very important to customers who care about their health. So, the trend of making plant-based meat substitutes with gum arabic is expected to drive the growth of the global gum arabic market over the next few years.

Driving Factors:

• Rising Popularity of Natural and Organic Products

During the research period, the market for gum arabic is expected to grow at a fast rate. This is because natural products are becoming more popular in the food and drink industries. Also, gum arabic products have a lot of dietary fiber, which helps with digestion and bowel movements. As a result, more and more gum arabic is being used. In their marketing materials, manufacturers and producers even talk about how gum arabic is good for your health. Also, gum arabic products are popular because they are natural and have a lot of fiber in them.

• Expansion of Gum Arabic Application in Various Industries

On the other hand, gum arabic is often used as a thickening agent when gum arabics are made. Also, gum arabic powder is used as an ingredient in glazes for ceramics, as a glue in rolling papers, and as a binder in watercolour paints. Also, gum arabic is often used as a microencapsulating agent in the food industry to make candy, drinks, baked goods, and dairy products. Because of this, gum arabic products grew faster than any other gum arabic product during the assessment period. Because of this, gum arabic is being used in more and more industries. This is expected to drive the growth of the global gum arabic market.

Restraints/Challenges:

• Fluctuations in the Availability of Gum Arabic

The changing supply of gum arabic, which is caused by things like deforestation and desertification, is one of the main things that makes it hard for the global market to grow. The acacia tree is the main source of gum arabic. It grows well in dry and semi-dry parts of Africa, like Sudan and Chad. Acacia trees in these areas don't grow as well and don't produce as much fruit because there is a chance of drought. Desertification and deforestation caused by people and climate change are also affecting the amount of gum arabic that is available around the world.

Because there is more demand for gum arabic, there is a chance that acacia trees will be used too much. This could hurt the environment and reduce the number of different kinds of plants and animals. These things may have an effect on the price and the way the supply chain works. So, these things are likely to slow the growth of the market over the next few years.

• High Costs of Raw Material

The global gum arabic market could run into problems if there aren't enough raw materials or if the prices of gum arabic products change. A coronavirus outbreak has been a big problem for the gum arabic market around the world. This global pandemic has hurt almost all of the manufacturers and producers on the global market. This has had a direct effect on the demand on the global market.

Opportunities:

• Growing Demand for Gum Arabic Products with Clean Labeling 

Because people are becoming more interested in natural ingredients, there are likely to be a lot of growth opportunities for gum Arabic products with clean labels. Because there is more demand for natural ingredients, manufacturers are putting more effort into getting natural food ingredients and raw materials. So, the growth of the gum Arabic market is likely to be driven by the rising demand for products with clean labels.

• Expanding Scope of Gum Arabic in Dentistry

The gum Arabic market is likely to get more opportunities as the uses of gum Arabic in dentistry grow. It is a complex polysaccharide with a neutral pH and a mixture of magnesium, calcium, and potassium that helps to remineralize teeth. It also has some antimicrobial properties, which makes it even more popular in the dentistry field. So, the growth of the market is likely to be helped by the growing demand for gum Arabic from the dental industry.

Strategic Development:

• In May 2022 - Kerry opened a factory for making tastes on the African continent. The new R650 million (€38 million) facility is in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It will make sustainable nutrition solutions that people all over Africa will use.
• In March 2020 - Farbest Brands teamed up with CARAGUM International®, a company that makes stabilizer systems for the food industry and specializes in making them. CARAGUM International's main goal is to make stabilizers for liquid products like drinks, sauces, and flavored emulsions.
• In August 2022 - ADM announced the official start of their joint venture company, ScaleUp Bio. This was done to speed up the commercialization of sustainable foods in Asia. It is the first company in Singapore to offer contract development and manufacturing organization services for precision fermentation for food applications.
• In December 2020 - The South Sudanese government started exporting Gum Arabic, which is also called Acacia Gum.
• In January 2020 - Alland and Robert put out a new document about acacia gum and how it can help reduce sugar intake.
• In June 2018 - CaraGum released CaraGum EM CG 108-2, a low-cost gum Arabic emulsifier.

Key Vendors:

Top market players are

• Norevo Germany

Norevo GmbH is a global producer and supplier of natural raw materials and specialty ingredients used in the food, confectionery, and beverage industries, as well as in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemo-technical industries.

• Nexira

Nexira is a family-owned business that has been around since 1895. It is known as the world's leader in acacia gum. Nexira is the world leader in natural ingredients and botanical extracts for food, nutrition, and dietary supplements.

• Kerry Group

Kerry Group plc, or Kerry Group, is a company that helps the food, beverage, and drug industries with functional and nutritional solutions. It sells flavors, lipids, enzymes, fermented ingredients, protein fractions, bioactives, bio preservation, probiotics, metabolites, and other ingredients that are good for you and help your body work better.

• ISC

ISC Projects Private Limited helps people build things. The company builds railway tracks, bridges, energy plants, and other infrastructure.

• Hawkins Watts

Hawkins Watts is the leader in specialized ingredients for food, drinks, and supplements, and their commitment to innovation, quality, and service is unmatched.

• Dansa Gum

Dansa Foods Limited makes drinks, and it is a part of the Dangote Group. The company makes and sells many different kinds of juices, nectars, sodas, and water.

• Alland & Robert

In 1974, Alland Et Robert opened for business. The company's main business is to process and sell gums and resins that come from nature.

• Alategahat Almtadeda

Since it was founded in 2013, Sudan alategahat almtadeda co.,ltd. has learned a lot about supplying and trading etc. The supplier company is based in Khartoum, Wilayat al Khartum, and is one of the top sellers of listed products.

• Afritec Ingredients

Afritec Ingredients was started in 2008 to meet the growing demand for preprocessed gum Arabic around the world in the largest gum Arabic-producing region in the world. Afritec is the biggest company in Sudan that exports gum Arabic. It has its first Gum Arabic Processing Factory (KIBBILING) in Sudan, where gum is collected, cleaned, and given its first processing.

• Afrigum International

Agrigum is a major gum acacia processor. It makes the entire Agri Range of gum acacia products, as well as other hydrocolloids and blends, to meet the needs of each client.

• CARAGUM International

CaraGum International is a family-owned French business that makes functional systems that are sold in 45 different countries. CaraGum International is one of the biggest companies that makes gum Arabic, which is the best ingredient for making flavored emulsions.

• ADM

Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) makes, processes, ships, stores, and sells agricultural goods, ingredients, and commodities. The company makes ingredients for food and drinks as well as other things from oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural products.

Segmentation Analysis:

The market is segmented on the basis of type, functionality, application and region.

By Type Outlook:

The market is divided into Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal based on the type of product. Acacia Senegal will be the most important player in the global Gum Arabic Market by 2020. The tree is from Sudan, parts of Africa, and eastern India, but it has spread all over the world. Acacia Senegal trees are known for being able to produce fruit all year long, no matter what the weather is like or how the soil feels. They can grow in dry climates, which makes them a good choice for places all over the world.

According to the source of information, Acacia seyal is expected to grow the fastest over the next few years. This tree can be found in many places in Africa, but it is especially common in the Nile region. Compared to acacia Senegal, this type is more resistant to salts, high pH, and frequent flooding, and the gum on the leaf surface has a higher average molecular mass.

• Acacia Senegal
• Acacia Seyal

By Functionality:

Based on what they do, Thickeners, Stabilizers, Gelling Agents, and others make up different parts of the Gum Arabic market. In 2021, the thickeners segment brought in the most money from the Gum Arabic market. Gum arabic is being used more and more as a thickening agent in food and drinks. Gum arabic is often added to things like syrups, jams, jellies, and soft drinks to make them thicker. It is a popular ingredient in the food industry because it can make stable suspensions and emulsions and improve the texture and viscosity of food products. The growth of the thickening function segment of the gum arabic market is also likely to be driven by the rising demand for natural and organic food products.

• Thickeners
• Stabilizers
• Gelling Agent
• Others

By Application Outlook:

In 2018, 32.2% of the global market was made up of the beverages application. Gum arabic is a better stabilizing and emulsifying agent than gelatin, starch, and other additives used in drinks. It also has a number of other uses that make it a better choice. Gum arabic is used as a functional ingredient in more and more soft drinks, smoothies, fruit-flavored water and drinks, and soft-alcoholic drinks. It is also used to make edible flavors, syrups, and concentrates.

With a CAGR of 7.4% over the forecast period, dairy products are expected to be the fastest-growing application segment in terms of revenue. The ingredient is a key part of dairy products because it helps to encapsulate and stabilize them. Its ability to hold air makes ice cream, yogurt, and other frozen desserts more stable when they freeze and thaw. Players have had a lot of chances to grow thanks to thriving e-commerce channels and a growing number of domestic sellers.

• Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
• Personal Care
• Others

Regional Insights:

Geographically, the global market for Arabic gum has been looked at in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

In 2022, North America was the biggest market for arabic gum around the world. North America has a 33.4% share of the world market for arabic gum. North America is expected to keep being the biggest market for food and drink products and the biggest market for arabic gum around the world. In the United States and Canada, the demand for arabic gum is driven by the large markets for candy, bakery convenience foods, and packaged foods. Due to the fact that many big candy companies are based in Europe, the chewing gum market in Arab countries is expected to grow very quickly there. The market for arabic gum in Europe is worth 40.1% of the world market as a whole.

Asia-Pacific is where the market for arabic gum is growing the fastest. Japan, India, China, and Australia are all expected to have CAGRs in the double digits for the time being. This is because dairy sales are going through the roof in these countries. Also, the growth of the Arabic Gum market is helped by the fact that the demand for sweets in the area is going up. Sales of dairy products have been going up, especially in countries like Japan, China, Australia, and India. This has helped the market grow.

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• UK
• Nordic Countries
• Denmark
• Finland
• Iceland
• Sweden
• Norway
• Benelux Union
• Belgium
• The Netherlands
• Luxembourg
• Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Southeast Asia
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Rest of Southeast Asia
• Rest of Asia-Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America

Scope of Report:

Conclusion:

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• In the competitive landscape, there is information about the companies that sell products, their finances, new developments, and their strategies.