Guar Gum Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Grade (Food, Pharmaceutical, Industrial), By Industry Vertical (Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Mining, Others), By Function (Thickening Agent, Stabilizing Agent, Binder, Fiction reducer, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030
- Published : Jan 2025
- Report Code : KSI061613924
- Pages : 142
The global guar gum market is evaluated at US$1.373 billion for 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.88%, reaching a market size of US$1.914 billion by 2030.
Guar gum is a galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from guar beans and is also known by another name, guaran. It is a type of additive that has applications across several industry verticals as a binder, thickening agent, and stabilizer. Thus, significant growth of these industries will directly impact the guar gum market expansion.
The market for guar gum is expected to witness considerable growth during the coming five years because the changing lifestyles and eating habits of people across both developed and developing economies have propelled the demand for convenience foods.
Guar gum is considered a natural gum that has witnessed significant growth in its applications in the food and beverage industry, such as dressings, milk products, and other processed foods, due to its excellent stabilizing properties and ability to enhance the shelf life of food products. There are wide applications of guar gum in several industries, such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and others, which is a major factor bolstering the market growth.
The oil and gas industry is expected to hold a significant market share. There are many applications of guar gum across the oil and gas industry. Major applications include oil well fracturing, oil well stimulation, and mud drilling. It is widely used as a surfactant. The use of high-viscosity guar gum for oil drilling, geological drilling, and water drilling will further supplement the significant share of this segment.
By function, the stabilizing agent segment is projected to hold a significant share during the forecast period. Guar gum has vast applications as a stabilizer for improving the shelf life of food and beverages. It is also widely used as a thickening agent in cosmetics, foods, and drinks, a key factor supplementing this segment’s growth during the forecast period.
What are the drivers of the guar gum market?
- Growing food and beverages sector
According to the industry vertical, the food and beverage industry is projected to show robust growth, primarily due to the growing applications of guar gum in processed food and beverages. The ever-increasing disposable income and improvement in people's living standards, coupled with the changing hectic lifestyles, have further propelled the demand for convenience food worldwide, thus augmenting this segment’s expansion during the forecast period.
Moreover, the increasing consumer preferences towards organic food and beverages have further created ample opportunities for market players as it is extracted from seeds and is considered a natural food additive. Thus, a significant increase in the demand for organic food in both developed and developing economies will further drive the demand for guar gum for its application in the food and beverage industry during the forecast period.
- Rising demand for pharmaceutical products
The pharmaceutical industry is expected to show significant growth until the end of the forecast period. The primary factors driving the demand for guar gum in the pharmaceutical industry include its applications as a binder, thickener, and emulsifier. It is widely used as a binder in tablets and as a dietary fiber in capsules.
- Expanding cosmetic industry in the developing regions
The cosmetic industry has been growing at a significant pace, particularly in the regions of Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The requirement of the cosmetic industry for sustainable and natural products has prompted companies worldwide to source natural materials and products. Guar is a natural material and ingredient used in the cosmetic industry.
In April 2022, Solvay, in partnership with P&G Beauty, took the Sustainable Guar Initiative (SGI) initiative to develop sustainable guar production within the Bikaner desert district of Rajasthan, India. Solvay offers guar as a natural material for Jaguar, which is used in hair and body care formulations. Expanding sustainable products in the cosmetic industry will drive the demand for guar.
Guar gum market geographical outlook:
By geography, the guar gum market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific.
North American region is projected to hold a noteworthy market share throughout the forecast period. The presence of a booming oil and gas industry and the presence of vast cosmetics and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in the region further supplement its significant share of the global guar gum market during the next five years.
Furthermore, there is a growing consumption of organic food in many countries, such as the United States and Canada, among others. This is due to a greater proportion of the health-savvy population in these countries, further supplementing the market growth in the North American region during the next five years.
On the other hand, the Asia Pacific region is projected to show robust growth during the forecast period. The growing oil and gas industry and rapid urbanization have led to an increased demand for guar gum for oil and gas production and its applications in processed food and beverages.
Key developments in the guar gum market:
The market leaders for Guar Gum are Cargill, Incorporated, VIKAS WSP LTD, Ingredion, Shree Ram Industries, Ashland, Agro Gums, DABUR INDIA LIMITED, Rama Gum Industries (India) Ltd, Lucid Colloids Ltd, Nutriroma, and AEP Colloids. These key players implement growth strategies such as product launches, mergers, acquisitions, etc., to gain a competitive advantage. For Instance,
- In March 2022, Solvay Group expanded its biodegradable offering with two additional guar-based functional polymers. It can be used in hair and skin care formulations. These are naturally derived beauty polymers. It would give thickening and conditioning polymers for beauty care. Beauty brands can use the two new ingredients, Jaguar NAT SGI and Jaguar Excel, to address stringent global regulations for sustainable beauty products.
Guar gum market scope:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Guar Gum Market Size in 2025 | US$1.373 billion |
| Guar Gum Market Size in 2030 | US$1.914 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 8.86% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
| Segmentation |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in the Guar Gum Market |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The guar gum market is analyzed into the following segments:
- By Grade
- Food
- Pharmaceutical
- Industrial
- By Industry Vertical
- Oil and Gas
- Food and Beverage
- Pharmaceutical
- Cosmetics
- Mining
- Others
- By Function
- Thickening Agent
- Stabilizing Agent
- Binder
- Fiction reducer
- Others
- By Geography
- North America
- USA
- Canada
- Mexico
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Europe
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of the Middle East and Africa
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- North America
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The guar gum market is expected to reach a total market size of US$1.914 billion by 2030.
Guar Gum Market is valued at US$1.373 billion in 2025.
The global guar gum market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.86% during the forecast period.
Guar gum market growth is driven by rising demand in food, pharmaceuticals, oil drilling, cosmetics, and natural emulsifiers.
The North America region is anticipated to hold a significant share of the guar gum market.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Scope of the Study
1.4. Market Segmentation
1.5. Currency
1.6. Assumptions
1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1. Research Design
2.2. Research Process
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3.1. Key Findings
3.2. Analyst View
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1. Market Drivers
4.1.1. Growing food and beverages sector
4.1.2. Rising demand for pharmaceutical products
4.1.3. Expanding cosmetic industry in the developing regions
4.2. Market Restraints
4.2.1. Fluctuating price
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.3.3. The Threat of New Entrants
4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry
4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis
5. GUAR GUM MARKET BY GRADE
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Food
5.3. Pharmaceutical
5.4. Industrial
6. GUAR GUM MARKET BY INDUSTRY VERTICAL
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Oil And Gas
6.3. Food And Beverage
6.4. Pharmaceutical
6.5. Cosmetics
6.6. Mining
6.7. Others
7. GUAR GUM MARKET BY FUNCTION
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Thickening Agent
7.3. Stabilizing Agent
7.4. Binder
7.5. Fiction Reducer
7.6. Others
8. GUAR GUM MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
8.1. Global Overview
8.2. North America
8.2.1. United States
8.2.2. Canada
8.2.3. Mexico
8.3. South America
8.3.1. Brazil
8.3.2. Argentina
8.3.3. Rest of South America
8.4. Europe
8.4.1. United Kingdom
8.4.2. Germany
8.4.3. France
8.4.4. Italy
8.4.5. Spain
8.4.6. Rest of Europe
8.5. Middle East and Africa
8.5.1. Saudi Arabia
8.5.2. United Arab Emirates
8.5.3. Rest of the Middle East and Africa
8.6. Asia-Pacific
8.6.1. China
8.6.2. India
8.6.3. Japan
8.6.4. South Korea
8.6.5. Taiwan
8.6.6. Thailand
8.6.7. Indonesia
8.6.8. Rest of Asia-Pacific
9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
9.2. Market Share Analysis
9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
9.4. Competitive Dashboard
10. COMPANY PROFILES
10.1. Cargill, Incorporated
10.2. VIKAS WSP LTD
10.3. Ingredion.
10.4. Shree Ram Industries
10.5. Ashland
10.6. Agro Gums
10.7. DABUR INDIA LIMITED
10.8. Rama Gum Industries (India) Ltd
10.9. Lucid Colloids Ltd
10.10. Nutriroma
10.11. Amba Gums & Feeds Products
10.12. AEP Colloids
Cargill, Incorporated
VIKAS WSP LTD
Ingredion.
Shree Ram Industries
Ashland
Agro Gums
DABUR INDIA LIMITED
Rama Gum Industries (India) Ltd
Lucid Colloids Ltd
Nutriroma
Amba Gums & Feeds Products
AEP Colloids
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