The market size of guar gum was surpassed USD 1.3 billion in 2023 and is estimated to register over 7.5% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, due to a significant rise in demand for frozen and convenience food worldwide.
The food-grade segment is poised to grow at 6.5% CAGR through 2032, owing to the growing usage of food-grade guar gum as a thickening agent in several food products and its positive impacts on human health.
The food & beverages segment reached over USD 600 billion in 2022, attributed to the increasing popularity of organic and plant-based food products.
Notable players in the guar gum industry include Hindustan Gum & Chemicals Ltd, Cargill Inc., Dabur, Ingredion Incorporated, Jai Bharat Gum & Chemicals Ltd., Vikas WSP Ltd, Lucid Group, India Glycols Ltd., Nutriroma, Supreme Gums Pvt. Ltd, and AEP Colloids Inc.