Market overview
The global guar gum market is worth USD 836 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.3 bn by 2036, growing at a 4.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Food grade is the largest by grade segment.
| Scope | Guar gum powder and derivatives from guar seed, sold in food, industrial (hydraulic fracturing, mining, explosives), pharmaceutical and personal care grades. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 800 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 836 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.3 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 4.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 414,683 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 611,960 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 2,016 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Guar Gum market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 836.0 mn |
| 2027 | USD 876.1 mn |
| 2028 | USD 918.2 mn |
| 2029 | USD 962.3 mn |
| 2030 | USD 1.01 bn |
| 2031 | USD 1.06 bn |
| 2032 | USD 1.11 bn |
| 2033 | USD 1.16 bn |
| 2034 | USD 1.22 bn |
| 2035 | USD 1.27 bn |
| 2036 | USD 1.34 bn |
Guar Gum market segmentation
By grade
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade | 40.0% | 41.2% | USD 334 mn | 5.1% |
| Industrial grade | 36.0% | 32.1% | USD 301 mn | 3.6% |
| Pharmaceutical grade | 14.0% | 15.9% | USD 117 mn | 6.1% |
| Cosmetic grade | 10.0% | 10.8% | USD 84 mn | 5.6% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and beverage | 38.0% | 40.0% | USD 318 mn | 5.3% |
| Hydraulic fracturing | 22.0% | 19.1% | USD 184 mn | 3.4% |
| Mining and explosives | 10.0% | 9.6% | USD 84 mn | 4.3% |
| Pharma and personal care | 14.0% | 16.2% | USD 117 mn | 6.3% |
| Textiles and paper | 8.0% | 6.6% | USD 67 mn | 2.9% |
| Pet food and feed | 8.0% | 8.4% | USD 67 mn | 5.3% |
By product form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guar gum powder | 52.0% | 50.0% | USD 435 mn | 4.4% |
| Guar splits | 18.0% | 17.0% | USD 150 mn | 4.2% |
| Modified and derivatised guar | 20.0% | 23.0% | USD 167 mn | 6.3% |
| Liquid slurries | 10.0% | 10.0% | USD 84 mn | 4.8% |
By viscosity
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (below 3,000 cps) | 20.0% | 18.0% | USD 167 mn | 3.7% |
| Medium (3,000 to 5,000 cps) | 38.0% | 38.0% | USD 318 mn | 4.8% |
| High (above 5,000 cps) | 42.0% | 44.0% | USD 351 mn | 5.3% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct to industrial users | 54.0% | 52.0% | USD 451 mn | 4.4% |
| Distributors | 36.0% | 37.0% | USD 301 mn | 5.1% |
| Online and retail | 10.0% | 11.0% | USD 84 mn | 5.8% |
Top 25 countries for guar gum by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 68.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 91.7%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 167 mn | 20.0% | USD 265 mn | 4.7% |
| 2 | China | USD 84 mn | 10.0% | USD 139 mn | 5.2% |
| 3 | India | USD 75 mn | 9.0% | USD 138 mn | 6.2% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 50 mn | 6.0% | USD 72 mn | 3.7% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 38 mn | 4.5% | USD 52 mn | 3.3% |
| 6 | Brazil | USD 33 mn | 4.0% | USD 56 mn | 5.3% |
| 7 | France | USD 33 mn | 4.0% | USD 48 mn | 3.7% |
| 8 | Italy | USD 29 mn | 3.5% | USD 41 mn | 3.5% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | USD 29 mn | 3.5% | USD 41 mn | 3.5% |
| 10 | Mexico | USD 29 mn | 3.5% | USD 48 mn | 5.1% |
| 11 | Russia | USD 29 mn | 3.5% | USD 38 mn | 2.6% |
| 12 | Canada | USD 22 mn | 2.6% | USD 33 mn | 4.2% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 18 mn | 2.1% | USD 27 mn | 4.2% |
| 14 | Australia | USD 16 mn | 1.9% | USD 23 mn | 4.2% |
| 15 | Saudi Arabia | USD 14 mn | 1.7% | USD 27 mn | 6.7% |
| 16 | Netherlands | USD 13 mn | 1.5% | USD 19 mn | 4.2% |
| 17 | Argentina | USD 12 mn | 1.4% | USD 18 mn | 4.1% |
| 18 | Indonesia | USD 11 mn | 1.3% | USD 21 mn | 6.7% |
| 19 | Turkey | USD 10 mn | 1.2% | USD 20 mn | 6.7% |
| 20 | Egypt | USD 9.9 mn | 1.2% | USD 19 mn | 6.8% |
| 21 | Vietnam | USD 9.4 mn | 1.1% | USD 23 mn | 9.2% |
| 22 | Pakistan | USD 9.0 mn | 1.1% | USD 17 mn | 6.7% |
| 23 | Norway | USD 8.6 mn | 1.0% | USD 13 mn | 4.2% |
| 24 | Poland | USD 8.4 mn | 1.0% | USD 13 mn | 4.2% |
| 25 | South Korea | USD 8.0 mn | 1.0% | USD 12 mn | 4.1% |
| Rest of world | USD 70 mn | 8.3% | USD 113 mn | 5.0% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Ashland
- Cargill
- Hindustan Gum & Chemicals
- Syensqo
- Lamberti
- TIC Gums
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Vikas WSP
- Lucid Colloids
- Neelkanth Polymers
- Shree Ram Gum
- Jai Radhe Sales
- Supreme Gums
- Premcem Gums
- Polygal
- Sunita Hydrocolloids
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Altrafine Gums
- Gum Technology
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the guar gum market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 4.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by grade, by end use, by product form, by viscosity, by sales channel. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the guar gum market?
The global guar gum market is estimated at USD 800 mn in 2025 and USD 836 mn in 2026.
How fast will the guar gum market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.3 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 500 mn.
Which country is the largest market for guar gum?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 167 mn in 2026, 20.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 39.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 6.2% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which guar gum segment is largest?
In the by grade split, Food grade is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading guar gum companies?
Global leaders include Ashland, Cargill, Hindustan Gum & Chemicals, Syensqo.
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