Acacia trees, which are primarily grown in Africa, Sudan, Chad, and Nigeria, provide gum arabic. Gum arabic is the gum that some trees, such the Acacia senegal tree, release. It is a dietary fiber source that can be dissolved in liquid. In frosting, fillings, chewing gum, and other sweet delights, it is also utilized as an emulsifier and thickening agent. More generally, it gives processed food products body and texture. Increasing interest in natural gum Arabic's role as a natural dietary fiber that lowers blood cholesterol and regulates blood sugar levels is boosting the market's expansion. Health-conscious consumers' rising demand for goods with high dietary fiber contents is anticipated to fuel market expansion. Additionally, it is projected that an increase in senior populations will help the Arabic gum market. Furthermore, Gum Arabic's use in pharmaceutical anti-bacterial creams is predicted to boost market growth. Gum Arabic demand as a suspending, binding, and film-forming ingredient in tablet production is also predicted to boost market growth.
The global Gum Arabic Market accounts for US$ 344.6 Mn in terms of value and 1,27.215 Tons in terms of volume by the end of 2019.
Major Players in the Gum Arabic Industry:
1. Nexira International
Nexira International is a manufacturer of natural ingredients for food, health and nutrition, founded in 1895 and is headquartered in France. It has international presence in more than 80 countries. In April 2023, Nexira stated that Acacia is a natural alternative for clean label options in the food and beverage industry.
2. AEP Colloids Inc.
AEP Colloids Inc. was established in 1966 as an import agent for food ingredients. In 1984, a company called Sarcom Inc. bought AEP. By making this purchase, the company was able to add water-soluble gums and unique stabilizers to its line of products. It is headquartered in United States and also operates from offices in Florida and China.
3. KERRY GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
KERRY GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is a public food company, founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Ireland. It operates in more than 50 countries. Kerry acquired The Kraft Heinz Company's B2B powdered cheese business and affiliated assets as a carve out business acquisition in September 2022.
4. Tic Gums Inc.
Tic Gums Inc. makes high-tech texture systems for the food and beverage business that improve the look, stability, and ability to mix, founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Maryland, United States. It operates two production facilities, one in the United States and one in China,
5. POLYGAL AG
POLYGAL AG manufactures hydrocolloids used to produce biodegradable films while also acting as thickeners and stabilizing agents. It was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Thurgau, Switzerland. It has plants in in Pakistan, China and Spain. In July 2021, Polygal AG and Clariant will collaborate on the development and distribution of natural tara-gum rheology modifiers for the personal care industry. The new partnership combines Polygal's extensive knowledge of hydrocolloids derived from plants with Clariant's technological innovation and formulation expertise in Personal Care.
6. ALLAND ET ROBERT S.A
ALLAND ET ROBERT S.A is an international leader and expert in natural gums, founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Port Mort, France. It operates in all continents in 70 countries. In March 2023, a new book by Alland & Robert talks about acacia gum and how it can help people eat less sugar. It talks about how the body responds to acacia and how to use it in a product.
7. CARAGUM International S.A
CARAGUM International S.A is one of the major manufacturers of gum Arabic, which is the best emulsifier for flavored emulsion, was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in France. It operates in 45 countries. In March 2020, Farbest Brands formed a partnership with CARAGUM International, a company that specializes in the development and production of stabilizer systems for the food industry.
8. IMPORTERS SERVICE CORP
IMPORTERS SERVICE CORP manufacturers hydrocolloids for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and technical industries, was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in New Jersey, United States. It operates in Chad, Nigeria, and Uganda. In December 2021, the FDA approved the use of acacia (Gum Arabic) as a dietary fiber in response to a citizen petition. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced its intention to include "Acacia (Gum Arabic)," also known as gum acacia, in its definition of dietary fibers. In response to a petition from Nexira, Alland & Robert, and Importers Service Corporation, this action is being taken.
9. C.E. Roeper GmbH
C.E. Roeper GmbH source natural ingredients globally in cooperative relations, was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. It operates offices in China, Poland and Russia.
10. Mountain Rose Herbs, Inc
Mountain Rose Herbs, Inc. is an American grower, processor, distributor, and retailer of herbs, spices, teas, essential oils and DIY ingredients used in herbalism. It was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Oregon, United States. It operates in seven buildings in Eugene, Oregon, including a retail store, the Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile.
Definition: Gum Arabic is a natural gum originally consisting of the hardened sap of two species of the Acacia tree, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal. GA is used as an emulsifier and a thickening agent in icing, fillings, chewing gum, and other confectionery treats.
