Gum Arabic in Focus: Market Share, Strategies, and Emerging Trends

The global gum arabic market size is expected to reach USD 762.2 million in 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2030. Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, is a natural emulsifier used in various applications such as food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and paints. It is primarily used as a filling and thickening agent in most confectionery items.

The market is driven by increasing consumer spending on dietary and fiber-rich food products, especially in bakery applications. This can be attributed to growing purchasing power of consumers, along with significant spending in the beverage and confectionery industry in developing countries such as China and India. Rapidly growing bakery industry in several Asian and South American countries and with a rise in sales of natural and functional ingredients used in bakery products are key trends benefiting this market. Moreover, the ability of this ingredient to be instantly soluble in products and help retain flavors, colors, and aromas in various foods and beverages is expected to support product demand.

The ingredient plays a crucial role in dairy products, as an encapsulation medium and stabilizer. Its air-holding ability improves freeze-thaw stability in ice creams, yogurts, and other frozen desserts. Thriving e-commerce channels and increasing number of domestic bakery vendors have been providing players major opportunities for growth.

The North America gum arabic market dominated the global revenue with a share of 36.2% in 2024. and this can be attributed to a large consumer base, especially for beverages, confectioneries, and pharmaceutical products. Soaring sales of dairy products, particularly in countries like Japan, China, Australia, and India have been driving the Asia Pacific market, enabling it to register the fastest growth over the forecast period.

The market is characterized by several growth initiatives, such as acquisitions, mergers, online sales, and investment in research and development. Key players in the market include Gum Arabic Company; Nexira; Kerry Group; Tic Gums Inc.; Agrigum International Limited; Farbest Brands; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Ashland Inc.; Hawkins Watts; and Prodigy NIG Limited.

Gum Arabic Market Report Highlights

The dairy products segment is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period, owing to the growing demand for functional dairy products.
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The North America gum arabic market dominated the global revenue with a share of 36.2% in 2024. Growing beverage and dairy industries, driven by rising consumption of ready-to-eat foods, is expected to propel the gum arabic market.
Manufacturers are concentrating on new product launches, capacity expansions, and technological innovation to estimate existing and future demand patterns.

Gum Arabic Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global gum arabic market report based on application, source, and region:

Gum Arabic Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)