Guar Gum Powder Market

Guar Gum Powder Market Size and Forecast

The global Guar Gum Powder Market is valued at USD 23.7 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a value of USD 50.97 Billion by 2035 at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 7.21% between 2025 and 2035.

Industry Overview of Guar Gum Powder Market (2024-2035)

Guar Gum Powder is a natural food thickener, stabilizer and binding agent that is derived from guar beans. It is widely utilized in a variety of sectors such as food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, textiles and cosmetics. As a water-soluble compound with high viscosity, it is a useful additive in industrial applications. Guar Gum Powder market 2024-2035 data will dominate with 2nd largest segment.

Premium Insights

• In terms of applications, food & beverage industry leads with highest share in overall guar gum consumption, followed by oil & gas applications.
• India the worlds largest producer of guar gum is the leading continent in the Asia-Pacific market. North America, especially the U.S., being a highest consumer in the oil & gas sector is one of the major importers.
• The growing trends of sustainability and organic products can push manufacturers to explore green processing methods.

The worldwide Guar Gum Powder market have been experiencing interesting development, driven by its assorted applications over the different ventures. Here are some essential market trends and statistics:

• Regional Insights: The United States holds a dominant position in the market, owing to the high number of its oil drillings and the high demand in its food industry.
• Guar Gum Powder is widely used in the oil and gas sector, specifically in hydraulic fracturing processes, as it acts as a thickening agent in fracturing fluids, which makes oil and natural gas extraction easier.
• Food Industry: Guar gum is widely used in the food industry as a natural thickening and stabilizing agent, enhancing the texture and shelf-life of various products, including sauces, dressings, and baked goods.
• Health and Wellness Trends: The increasing consumer consciousness concerning health and wellness is driving the demand for Guar Gum Powder, which is known for its dietary fiber content and potential health advantages, including digestive assistance and blood sugar control.
• Industrial Applications: Besides being used in food and oil industries; it is also used in paper and textile industries as a sizing agent, in pharmaceuticals as a binder and disintegrant, and in cosmetics for its thickening properties.

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Drivers

• Widespread use of Guar gum as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food applications such as dairy products, sauces, baked goods, and beverages. Food products that are gluten-free and organic are increasingly demanded by consumers, which further propels market growth.
• Expansion of Oil & Gas Industry: A significant amount of guar gum is used as a drilling fluid additive in the hydraulic fracturing sector, as it helps recover oil more efficiently. Another major market driver is the increasing exploration of shale gas in North America and other regions.
• Growing Application in Pharmaceutical & Personal Care: Guar gum is used as a natural binder in tablets, drug release agent, and in personal care products such as shampoos and lotions owing to its natural and safe composition.
• Coated Guar to Affect Growth in Textile & Paper Industry: The textile industry uses guar gum in the sizing process, printing and finishing of fabrics whereas paper industry uses coated guar due to its binding and retention properties. Increasing demand for green industrial products is driving market growth.

Restraints

• High Consumable Raw Material Prices: The production of products using guar gum is completely based on the farming of guar beans which is subject to climatic factors thereby causing price fluctuation.
• Availability of Synthetic Alternatives: Functionalities provided by synthetic thickeners and stabilizers is in competition with guar gum in some industries, making its adoption challenging.
• Regulatory Difficulties: Strict regulations around food additives and chemicals used in pharmaceuticals may hinder market growth in select regions.

Opportunities

• Increasing Popularity of Natural & Organic Ingredients: Growing consumer preference towards natural ingredients in food and personal care products presents significant growth opportunities for guar gum.
• Improvements in Processing Technology: New extraction and processing methods can improve product quality and expand applications.
• Rising Markets in Developing Economies: The growing industrialization and the increasing demand for processed food in developing economies, especially in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, create huge market potential.

Trends in the Market & Expectations for the Future

• Emergence of Organic & Clean Label Guar Gum – End Users are inclined towards using natural products without the addition of any preservatives or additives, creating demand for organic guar gum.
• RFID use cases are on the rise – the technology can be great for tracking any object with an RF transmitter and is being used in transport, retail, grocery, and jewelry.
• Sustainability Initiatives – There’s a growing focus on sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly production to meet global environmental standards.

Extensive Segmentation of Guar Gum Powder Market (2024-2035) – Powder Form Only

1. By Grade

• Food Grade
• Industrial Grade
• Pharmaceutical Grade
• Technical Grade

2. By Functionality

• Thickening Agent
• Gelling Agent
• Binding Agent
• Stabilizing Agent
• Emulsifying Agent
• Flocculating Agent
• Water Retention Agent
• Viscosity Control Agent
• Lubricating Agent
  • Hydraulic Fracturing
  • Drilling Fluids
  • Oil Well Stimulation
  • Well Completion
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Drug Formulation & Release
  • Tablet Binding
  • Thickening in Shampoos & Conditioners
  • Skin Care & Cosmetic Products
  • Toothpaste & Oral Care
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Hair Gels & Lotions

3. By Application

• Food & Beverages
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Dairy & Frozen Products
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Beverages
  • Meat & Processed Foods
  • Soups & Gravies
  • Noodles & Pasta
  • Ice Creams
  • Pet Food
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care
• Textile Industry
  • Fabric Sizing
  • Printing & Dyeing
  • Textile Finishing
  • Warp Sizing
• Paper & Pulp Industry
  • Paper Strengthening
  • Coating Formulations
  • Binding Agent in Paper Manufacturing
• Mining & Explosives
  • Ore Flotation
  • Slurry Stabilization
  • Blasting Applications
• Other Industrial Applications
  • Water Treatment
  • Agriculture & Fertilizer Industry
  • Construction & Cement Industry
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Adhesives & Sealants

4. By End-User Industry

• Food & Beverage Industry
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
• Textile Industry
• Paper & Pulp Industry
• Mining Industry
• Agriculture Industry
• Construction Industry
• Chemical & Polymer Industry

5. By Distribution Channel

• Direct Sales
• Distributors & Wholesalers
• Online Retail
• Specialty Stores
• Supermarkets & Hypermarkets

6. By Packaging Type

• Bulk Packaging
• Retail Packaging
• Pouches
• Bags
• Drums
• Containers

7. By Source

• Organic Guar Gum Powder
• Conventional Guar Gum Powder

8. By Geography

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • China
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Egypt
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of MEA
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America

In-Depth Segment-wise Analysis of Guar Gum Powder Market (2024-2035)

By Grade

Food Grade

The food-grade Guar Gum Powder segment of the guar gum market is over 40% of the total market share in 2023. It is commonly used in food products, such as dairy, bakery, sauces, dressings, and processed meat, as a thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agent. Escalating consumer preference towards gluten-free, organic, and clean-label food products are some of the factors fueling the consumption of food-grade guar gum. The increasing trend of vegetarian diets is further driving demand especially in vegan and vegetarian food products.

Industrial Grade

Several sectors such as oil & gas, textiles, mining, paper utilize industrial-grade guar gum, among which oil & gas sector is the largest consumer. In 2023, the industrial segment held a share of around 35% of the market due to its extensive requirement in hydraulic fracturing, drilling fluids, and oil well stimulation. Prime movers in the North American oil & gas picture entail the U.S. and Canada, where shale gas exploration has by far accelerated and continues a set of ripple effects through the industry behind every decision made.

Pharmaceutical Grade

Guar Gum Powder is pharmaceutical grade, which means it has to be safe for human consumption, so it is used in drug formulations, controlled release, and personal care products, including shampoos, conditioners, and lotions.  This segment is, in fact, growing steadily with a 6.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2035. This growth is driven by increasing demand for natural excipients in pharmaceuticals and an increasing shift towards herbal and organic cosmetics.

By Form

Liquid Guar Gum

Liquid guar gum has many industrial uses, such as in oil drilling and textile printing, due to its endurance of easy solubility and faster dispersion. While small-volume – a minor shares compared to powder – liquid epoxies are expanding in niche areas such as hydraulic fracturing, where fast viscosity build-up is needed.

Powder Guar Gum

Powder form is the major segment by market accounting for more than 80% of total sales in 2023. Its important properties make it widely used across industries. Many industries including food processing, pharmaceuticals prefer to use powdered materials due to their long shelf life, easy transport, and wide applications. The powdered form of guar gum is especially popular in the food industry as a stabiliser and thickener.

By Function

Due to its versatility, guar gum acts as a multiple function ingredient in various industries, such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, oil & gas, etc.

Guar gum is extensively used as a stabilizer in the food, beverage, and cosmetics industry because of its ability to hold other ingredients together to prevent separation. It is key to ensuring a smooth and uniform texture in products such as ice creams, yogurts and salad dressing. In 2023, the stabilizing function accounted for more than 25% of total guar gum applications, particularly in dairy and beverages, where consistency and shelf stability are important.

Besides stabilizing, guar gum also serves as an emulsifier, helping oil and water-based ingredients stay mixed in sauces, dressings and cosmetic formulations. Acting as an emulsifier, it improves the mouthfeel and increases the reserves of such products, which makes it a natural substitute to synthetic emulsifiers.

Guar gum was primarily used for thickening, which accounted for over 30% of the global market share in 2023. Heavily used in soups, gravies, sauces and processed foods, it provides a creamy mouthfeel with no taste. Guar gum is also economical for manufacturers looking to improve consistency, because it provides high viscosity even in low concentrations.

Guar gum is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and the oil & gas industry as a gelling agent. Guar Gums Use in Hydrocolloid Formulation Segment Grows as Growing Demand for Precise Gel Formation Kicks In For 2023, gelling agent function achieved a CAGR of 5.8%, owing to its expanding applicability in the industrial sector.

Guar gum, too, serves as a binder — especially in pharma, paper and textile industries. In pharmaceutical applications, it is used in tablet formulations for appropriate disintegration and controlled release of active components. In the paper and textile industries, it increases adhesion and fiber strength, resulting in increased overall product strength and durability. The binder function accounts for nearly 15% of the total guar gum applications across the globe.

Guar gum is a potent chemical widely in use in the oil & gas industry for application as a friction reducer, wherein it enhances the performance of the drilling fluids thereby improving the measurement of drilling wells. As investments in shale gas exploration rise, the segment is projected to register a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2035. We can say that it has played a crucial role in hydraulic fracturing, especially across North America, where the pressure to find efficient and low-cost drilling solutions is only on the rise.

Aside from these main uses, guar gum can be used for water treatment or for pet food or explosives. While projecting a minor share of its current market, its adhesive and thickening properties make it an excellent additive in these two industries. Despite this, these segments have been gradually rising, as natural and sustainable ingredients are emphasized more than ever, causing them to become an essential player on the guar gum market.

By End-Use Industry

Food & Beverage

The food &) beverage industry owing to more than 40% of worldwide consumption in 2023, is the key end-use industry for guar gum. It is used across many food segments, such as dairy products and alternatives, baked goods, sauces and dressings, beverages, and processed foods. Guar gum is an increasingly in-demand option due to gluten-free and low-fat food movement. This segment is likely to grow the most in the Asia-Pacific region, especially India and China.

Oil & Gas

The second-largest market share belongs to the oil & gas industry, where guar gum is used in hydraulic fracturing, drilling fluids, and well stimulation. North America continues to be the major consumer, with just the U.S. representing almost 60% of global demand for the segment in 2023. As energy consumption worldwide continues to surge and fresh reserves of oil are discovered, guar gum is set to be even more widely used.

Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics

The expected growth rate for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry will be around 6.5% CAGR during 2024 to 2035. Guar gum is recently used as a tablet binder, drug release agent, creams, lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products. Guar gum is expected to have an increased role in the cosmetics industry due to a growing consumer preference for natural and organic cosmetics.

Other Industries

Apart from main end-use industries, guar gum is used in textile, paper, mining, explosives, and animal feed industries. The textile industry uses the substance in printing, dyeing, and finishing fabrics, and the paper industry uses it to improve paper strength and binding properties. In 2023, these sectors combined contributed approximately 10% of the overall market demand.

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Guar Gum Powder Market Dynamic (2024-2035)

North America

With a CAGR of approximately 6.5%, North America is expected to retain its stronghold by 2035.

The market demand for Guar Gum Powder in North America is witnessing a significant rise, due to its major usage in the oil & gas industry — especially in hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Shale gas exploration and drilling activities have only increased that, with the United States alone being responsible for nearly 60% of this demand worldwide. The regional growth is also fueled by rising utilization of natural food additives and pharmaceutical excipients. Furthermore, owing to the rising vegan food trend and gluten-free food trend, the food grade guar gum segment is witnessing steady demand. Canada and Mexico is the growing market in terms of applications in food processing and pet food, which part of emerging market region.

Europe

The European market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.8% through 2035

Guar Gum Powder is another prominent market in Europe with substantial applications for food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. The emerging preference for clean-label and organic products has significantly spurred consumption in countries like Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy. Guar gum is widely used as a thickener and stabilizer in dairy products, sauces and bakery products in the European food industry. The presence of well-known pharmaceutical market also facilities demand for guar gum as a binder and controlled drug release agent. The textile and paper industries are another significant share of consumption. Nonetheless, strict EU regulations regarding food additives and concerns about environmental impact associated with guar gum processing may hinder market growth.

Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% due to growing needs from multiple applications

India also holds the largest share of the global guar gum market, being the major producer and exporter of guar gum in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region which along holds the highest share in the global guar gum market. India dominates the global market, supplying over 80% of the world’s guar gum.

Guar gum production in India is mainly concentrated in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana, with these three states contributing to the bulk of guar bean production in the country. The favorable climatic conditions of the country, combined with its vast agricultural experience and established processing units, make it the leader in the field. Most of the 'guar gum' produced in India is imported to U.S, Germany, China, Japan, where the biggest consumer is the oil & gas segment in North America, as it is used for hydraulic fracturing.

Another significant factor is the demand from the food processing industry, which extensively utilizes guar gum in dairy, bakery, and confectionery applications. Moreover, the booming pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors are harnessing guar gum for the production of drugs and personal care products. The investment made by the government to boost guar cultivation, and the increasing investment in R&D to improve guar processing methods, are also boosting India’s share in the global guar gum market.

The growing demand for processed foods, pharmaceutical industry, and rapid industrialization in China, Japan and Southeast Asia drive regional growth. Its versatility extends across textile, paper and pharmaceutical industries in China, and Japan’s food industry uses it to make an array of confections to lactose-free dairy. Growing oil drilling activities in Australia also drive the demand for the market.

Middle East & Africa

MEA is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% during the period 2023-2035 supported by rising industrialization and expansion in the oil & gas sector

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) is anticipated to grow steadily, primarily attributed to the increasing usage of guar gum within the oil & gas industry in countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Demand is fueled by an increasing regional reliance on enhanced oil recovery techniques (EOR) in drilling operations. One of the other major sectors contributing to the growth of the guar gum market in the food & beverage sector, where the consumption of guar gum as a thickening agent is expected to grow in the processed foods in South Africa & Egypt, dairy products, & bakery food products. But the market has challenges in the form of lack of local production and heavy reliance on imports — with our number one supplier being India.

Guar Gum Powder Market Competitive Landscape –

The key players in the global Guar Gum Powder market include - Hindustan Gums & Chemicals Ltd. (India) among others.

Globally, there are many companies contributing to the growth of the Guar Gum Powder industry. These firms are engaged in the expansion of their product portfolios, improvement of production capabilities, and adoption of technology to remain competitive. Among the major players are Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Ltd, a joint venture of Solvay Inc, USA and M.P. Birla Group, India. Hindustan Gum is among the pioneers in the Guar Gum Industry with over 60 years of experience and provides branded & customized products and "HIGUM" logo to a wide range of industries including food, oil well drilling, and explosives.

One such player is Vikas WSP Limited, a leading manufacturer and exporter of Guar Gum Powder in India. Its quality products cater to the needs of the food and beverage industry, and it has the distinction of being the only manufacturer of "Certified Organic Guar Polymers" in India. In India, Vikas WSP has four manufacturing units, logistics support, warehousing and research and quality control facilities.

Owing to its broad product portfolio and worldwide presence, India Glycols Limited is another important player in the guar gum market. Daytime Series The company focuses on ensuring sustainability in its products so as to cater to eco-friendly consumers.

More information Jai Bharat Gum & Chemicals Ltd. provides a wide range of guar gum products and derivatives with a strong focus on quality and customer service, which has made it gain a strong foothold in the market.

Product innovation and quality are key, and Neelkanth Polymers is one such company catering to the wide variety of customer needs in this space.

With an expertise in hydrocolloids, Lucid Group supplies a range of guar gum products that can be used for numerous applications. This is why the company has been able to maintain its competitive position in the current market based on the way it innovates such as a customer-centric approach.

Other notable companies in the industry are Rama Gum Industries (India) Ltd., Supreme Gums Pvt. Ltd., Guangrao Liuhe Chemical Co. Ltd, Ashland Specialty Ingredients, Ingredion Inc, Altrafine Gums, Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd, and Cargill, Incorporated. These companies are also pursuing mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and expansions to consolidate their market presence. Related Reports - Guar Gum Market: https://www.fairfieldmarketresearch.com/report/guar-gum-market Global Guar Gum Market - Challenges & Key Players: Some of the key players active in the global guar gum market include, but are not limited to Vikas WSP Limited, Ashland, Ingredion Incorporated, Kutch Brd.

In 2020, for instance, Jai Bharat Gum & Chemicals Ltd. purchased the guar gum manufacturing plant of Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Ltd. to enhance its manufacturing capacity and strengthen its market position.

Due to the ever-increasing shift toward natural ingredients across numerous sectors of the marketplace, new players are entering the sector. The growing competition is motivating companies to innovate to differentiate their products, leading to continuous growth in the food-grade Guar Gum Powder market. Core strengths of major players are their strong product offerings with wide-ranging coverage of end-user industries and export locations that allow them to win businesses across the world, expand their distribution channels, and increase production capabilities.

In conclusion, the global Guar Gum Powder market is marked with intense competition and regional players persistently endeavouring to remain ahead through innovative applications and advancements. They have been successful in capturing a significant share of the guar gum market and continue to strengthen their position through various strategies.

Major Player:

• Hindustan Gums & Chemicals Ltd. (India)
• Vikas WSP Limited (India)
• India Glycols Limited (India)
• Rama Gum Industries (India)
• Lucid Colloids Ltd. (India)
• Jai Bharat Gum & Chemicals Ltd. (India)
• Ashland Inc. (USA)
• Supreme Gums Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Cargill, Incorporated (USA)
• Lamberti S.p.A (Italy)
• Ingredion Incorporated (USA)
• Shree Ram Gum & Chemicals (India)
• Agro Gums (India)
• Guangrao Liuhe Chemical Co., Ltd. (China)
• Lotus Gums & Chemicals (India)

Recent Developments

January 2024

Dabur India to invest ₹135 crore to set up a manufacturing plant in South India. The green field factory will manufacture Dabur Honey, Red Paste, Odonil air fresheners, etc.

June 2023

Settlement Agreement Among DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva: The group of companies that resulted from the breakup of the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company — DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva — reached a nearly $1.2 billion settlement agreement. This settlement would settle claims stemming from the contamination of drinking water that some military sites allegedly caused by using firefighting foam believed to contain so-called forever chemicals.

March 2023

Cargill Partnering with Cubiq Foods: Cargill is in co-development and go-to-market agreements with the food technology company Cubiq Foods, based in Barcelona, on new plant-based fat ingredients. The collaboration would accelerate the large-scale commercialization of Cubiqs fat technologies to improve flavor, decrease total fat and saturated fat, optimize caloric nutrition and increase levels of essential fatty acids such as omega-3.