Global Food Arabic Gum Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Global Food Arabic Gum Market size is estimated to reach $721.3 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Gum arabic, also termed gum sudani, acacia gum, arabic gum, gum acacia, acacia Senegal gum, and Indian gum, and recognized by additional names, is a natural gum including the hardened sap of different species of the acacia tree. Gum arabic is accumulated from acacia species, chiefly Acacia senegal and Vachellia (Acacia) seyal. From dessert to toothpaste, xanthan gum exists in most of the products utilized in everyday life. Being capable of growing effortlessly on sugar, and additional nutrients, xanthan gum is utilized on a massive scale, owing to being recognized as an ideal food thickener. In raw form, it is essentially accessible in the form of powder, which is later on transformed to a thickening agent, by blending it with water or any other liquid. While Arabic gum is Newtonian in nature with its viscosity being shear rate-independent, both xanthan gum and sodium carboxymethylcellulose demonstrate non-Newtonian shear thinning aspects. The important functional feature of Arabic Gum is its capability to perform as an emulsifier for essential oil and flavors. Additionally, it was demonstrated that the AGP (Arabinogalactan-Protein) fraction is formed of blocks of carbohydrates inclined to the polypeptide chain by covalent bonds by way of serine and hydroproline residues (Mahendran et al., 2008).

The proliferating application of Arabic Gum as a filling and thickening agent in most confectionery items apart from the application of xanthan gum and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose as food thickening agents utilized in jelly production is set to drive the Global Food Arabic Gum Market. The heightened consumer spending on dietary and fiber-abundant food products, specifically in bakery applications is set to propel the growth of the Global Food Arabic Gum Market during the forecast period 2022-2027. This represents the Global Food Arabic Gum Industry Outlook.

Report Coverage

The report: “Global Food Arabic Gum Market Forecast (2022-2027)”, by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Global Food Arabic Gum Market.

By Type: Natural Arabic Gum, Synthesis Arabic Gum.
By Application: Food Production, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Agriculture/Animal Feed, Others.
By Geography: North America (U.S, Canada and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia & New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Rest of South America), and Rest Of The World (Middle East, Africa).

Key Takeaways

• Geographically, North America Global Food Arabic Gum Market accounted for the highest revenue share in 2021 and it is poised to dominate the market over the period 2022-2027 owing to the surging utilization of Arabic Gum in end-use applications chiefly in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industry apart from the application of xanthan gum as a food thickening agent in jelly production in the North American region.
• Global Food Arabic Gum Market growth is being driven by the proliferating application of Arabic gum as an organic emulsifier in different uses like paints, cosmetics, food and beverages and pharmaceuticals apart from the utilization of xanthan gum as a food thickening agent in jelly production. However, there are some recorded side-effects of utilizing Arabic gum like gas, loose stool, nausea and bloating and this is one of the major factors hampering the growth of Global Food Arabic Gum Market. 
• Global Food Arabic Gum Market Detailed Analysis on the Strength, Weakness, and Opportunities of the prominent players operating in the market will be provided in the Global Food Arabic Gum Market report. 

Global Food Arabic Gum Market: Market Share (%) by Region, 2021

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Global Food Arabic Gum Market Segment Analysis – By Type:

The Global Food Arabic Gum Market based on type can be further segmented into Natural Arabic Gum and Synthesis Arabic Gum. The Natural Arabic Gum Segment held the largest market share in 2021. This growth is owing to the surging application of natural arabic gum as a natural thickening agent and binder that supports constituents together thereby being termed an edible “glue”. The increasing inclination of vegans and vegetarians toward Gum Arabic owing to its organic, plant-based origin and its application as a secure alternative to xanthan gum further propelling the growth of the Natural Arabic Gum segment.

Furthermore, the Natural Arabic Gum segment is estimated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2022-2027 owing to the abundant fiber content pf Gum Arabic which may boost probiotic bacteria in the gut together with its utilization as a substitute for xanthan gum.

Global Food Arabic Gum Market Segment Analysis – By Application:

The Global Food Arabic Gum Market based on the application can be further segmented into Food Production, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Agriculture/Animal Feed, and Others. The Food segment held the largest market share in 2021. This growth is owing to the proliferating application of Gum Arabic as a stabilizing, binding, and thickening agent in baked goods and dairy products. The surging application of Gum Arabic as an emulsifier and texture stabilizer in salad dressings and barbecue sauces apart from its application as a substitute for xanthan gum is further propelling the growth of this segment.

Furthermore, the Beverage segment is estimated to grow with the fastest CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period 2022-2027 owing to the heightened application of gum arabic as a functional constituent in soft drinks and smoothies apart from xanthan gum offering thickening and suspension in beverages.

Global Food Arabic Gum Market Segment Analysis – By Geography:

The Global Food Arabic Gum Market based on geography can be further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World. North America (Global Food Arabic Gum Market) held the largest share with 39% of the overall market in 2021. The growth of this region is owing to the soaring application of gum arabic in stabilizing food and beverages by keeping up the sugar levels and thereby maintaining a long shelf life in the North American region. The proliferating application of Arabic Gum as a substitute for xanthan gum and as a color-preserving agent and inhibitor is further propelling the growth of the Global Food Arabic Gum Market in the North American region.

Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to be the region with the fastest CAGR rate over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to factors like a boost in the sales of dairy products and the extension of confectionery manufacturing industries in the Asia-Pacific region. The beneficial influence of Gum Arabic on bowel movement and erratic constipation issues and its application as an alternative to xanthan gum are further fuelling the progress of the Global Food Arabic Gum Market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Global Food Arabic Gum Market Drivers

Surging Applications Of Gum Arabic In the Pharmaceutical Industry Are Projected To Drive The Growth Of Global Food Arabic Gum Market:

Gum Arabic or E414 can be utilized in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health And Personal Care products and Agriculture, Animal Feed, and Poultry. Gold Number is the quantity (in milligrams) of a protective colloid that is just adequate to avert the coagulation of 10 ml of a standard hydro gold sol when 1 ml of 10% NaCl solution is supplemented to it. The gold number of Gum Arabic is 0.15-0.25. Gum Arabic E414 is utilized in food as stabilizing, flavor fixing, gelling, thickening, film-forming encapsulating, and binding agents in baked goods, dairy products, salad dressings, barbecue sauces, canned soup, dry soups, instant oatmeal, sweet desserts, canned fish, sauce, frozen food and more. Gum Arabic or E414 can be applied as emulsifiers and texture stabilizers in food like baked goods, condiments, salad dressings, and more. It finds application as an emulsifier and texture stabilizer in beverages like milk. Certain other applications of Gum Arabic include being emulsifiers in Pharmaceuticals, being excipients in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products, and being binders in Agriculture, Animal Feed, and Poultry Feed. Gum Arabic can also be utilized as an alternative to Xanthan Gum. The surging applications of Arabic Gum are therefore fuelling the growth of the Global Food Arabic Gum Market during the forecast period 2022-2027.

Proliferating Innovations In Gum Arabic Are Expected To Boost The Demand For Global Food Arabic Gum:

Gum Arabic, also termed Acacia Gum is transformed into fine spray-dried powder from the organic hardened sap of two kinds of wild Acacia trees- Acacia Senegal and Vachellia. Sudan generates and trades over 80% of the global gum Arabic. Drytech has developed Gum Arabic in the shape of water-soluble spray dried powder that can be utilized in the industry sectors like Confectionery, Beverages, Bakery, Flavor, Pharmaceutical, Snacks & Savory, Dairy, and Nutrition. It is utilized in these sectors as gum paste to help thicken and stabilize. Gum Arabic is also extensively utilized in salad dressings and flavor encapsulation. Ingredion has developed TIC® Gum Arabic which is reasonably sourced, high-quality gum arabic with excellent performance. Gum Arabic can be used as a safe and economical substitute for Xanthan Gum. The proliferating innovations in Gum Arabic are therefore driving the growth of the Global Food Arabic Gum Market during the forecast period 2022-2027.

Global Food Arabic Gum Market Challenges

Side-Effects Of Gum Arabic Are Hampering The Growth Of The Global Food Arabic Gum Market:

It has been observed that even 30% gum arabic solutions have a diminished viscosity than 1% xanthan gum and sodium carboxymethylcellulose at low shear rates. Gum Arabic may bring about digestive and additional issues inclusive of flatulence and gas, bloating, adverse viscous sensation in the mouth, early morning nauseousness, mild diarrhea, and indigestion. Gum arabic may bring about digestive problems for certain people, specifically when utilized in big quantities. The surplus application of Arabic gum may bring about numerous health issues. Sander et al discovered that Arabic gum may bring about the allergy and trigger reactions like shortness of breath, runny nose, itchy skin, red eye, and additional allergic reaction. This is on the basis of the experience of a pharmaceutical industry worker who was exposed to the dust of Arabic gum in the manufacturing plant. These issues are thus hampering the growth of the Global Food Arabic Gum Market.

Global Food Arabic Gum Industry Outlook:

Novel product launches, mergers & acquisitions, online sales, capacity expansions, technology innovation and investment in research and development are key strategies adopted by players in the Global Food Arabic Gum Market. Key companies of this market are:

1. Gum Arabic Company
2. Nexira
3. Kerry Group
4. Tic Gums Inc.
5. Agrigum International Limited
6. Farbest Brands
7. Ashland Inc.
8. Hawkins Watts
9. Ingredion
10. Kantilal Brothers

Recent Developments

• In February 2022, Kerry Group has introduced a €6m ($6.8m) dairy sustainability program to back the spurring of science-supported sustainability actions and best practices across farms in Ireland. Over 3,000 farm families across the southwest of Ireland will take place in the initiative, which will offer technical and financial backing to the firm’s milk suppliers to assist them in changing to more reasonable farming practices. As per Kerry, owing to these alterations, it is anticipated that there will be a decrease in carbon and ammonia emissions, enhancements in water quality, and improved biodiversity.
• In November 2021, Nexira, declared its gain of the Swiss firm UNIPEKTIN Ingredients AG, a veteran and pioneer in organic hydrocolloids and excellent constituents. This gain is completely constant with Nexira’s external development and diversification strategy, reinforcing its position in its basic enterprise – the generation of organic plant-based constituents for an assortment of food product classifications. With the inclusion of this novel series of functional constituents to its portfolio, Nexira strengthens its leadership in the fast-growing market segments of plant-based substitutes, dairy substitutes, and meat substitutes.
• In March 2021, subsequent to being rewarded U.K. Product of the Year 2020 for its plant-based sausages, food giant Kerry Group’s own-brand Richmond has declared an extension of its plant-based series. The dairy and meat giant has become more and more fired up in its plant-based output, with the introduction of Richmond’s meat-free mince and meatballs the most recent offerings declared this week. Richmond first introduced its earliest meat-free product last year with its plant-based sausages and since then a burger has also been included in its novel extended series.

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