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Make smarter Gum Arabic sourcing decisions with real market data
Kenya (14%), Nigeria (11.6%) and South Sudan (11.6%) lead the 43 Gum Arabic suppliers, with 17 countries represented in total, so sourcing options remain concentrated in a few key regions. Typical offers range from USD 416 - 1,400 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 416 median. Buyer inquiries fell 98.6% to 2 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Gum Arabic on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
68supply
Freshdi lists 68 active Gum Arabic supply listings as of 18 October 2026.
43companies
Freshdi has 43 active Gum Arabic suppliers, 0.3% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 18 October 2026.
17origins
Freshdi Gum Arabic suppliers come from 17 countries, led by Kenya at 14.0%, as of 18 October 2026.
-98.6% over 12m
Freshdi received 2 buyer inquiries for Gum Arabic in the 30 days to 18 October 2026, down 98.6% from the previous 30 days.
43 suppliers are actively listing Gum Arabic, with 4 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days and 15 over the past 90. This shows a steady, if slow, level of engagement — meaning buyers can expect consistent availability, though not constant activity. For a buyer, that means they can rely on a solid base of suppliers without needing to chase after new ones, but should still check for recent updates when finalizing terms. There are 68 active listings for Gum Arabic, offering a range of grades and packaging options. While not massive, this catalog is sufficient for buyers looking for standard specifications, reducing the need to start from scratch with custom requests. The presence of this many listings suggests suppliers treat the category as a priority, even if they don’t update frequently. Suppliers come from 17 countries, with Kenya accounting for just 14.0% of the total. This broad geographic spread means buyers have a wide range of origins to choose from, which can be useful for sourcing with specific quality or processing preferences. It also reduces reliance on any single country, offering flexibility in case of supply disruptions or trade issues. Only 2 buyer inquiries came in over the last 30 days — a drop of 98.6% compared to the previous period. This sharp decline suggests low current demand, which could mean suppliers are not actively responding to new interest. For buyers, it's a signal to act quickly, as demand may be low now but could rebound quickly if interest is reignited.
Freshdi recorded 13 buyer requests for Gum Arabic globally in the 365 days to 18 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 68 active Gum Arabic supply listings from 43 suppliers in 17 countries, drawn from 52 source documents and 178 supply observations over the 365 days to 18 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Gum Arabic on Freshdi declined 98.6% in the 30 days to 18 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 141.71% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 344 days.
- Freshdi received 13 buyer requests for Gum Arabic in the 365 days to 18 October 2026 against 68 active listings — 5.2 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Gum Arabic suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- The most-contacted verified Gum Arabic supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 18 October 2026 and replied to 75% of them.
- 1 of the 43 Gum Arabic suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 18 October 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Gum Arabic took in 6 new listings in the last 30 days, the same as the month before. The catalog is refreshing at a steady pace, so newer and older offers sit side by side. That gives a buyer a regular flow of new offers to weigh against the established ones. Check the listing date when comparing two similar offers.
Is the market busy?
12 of the 43 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The pool mixes sellers with a long listing record and sellers who are still building one. That gives buyers more names to choose from, but the newer ones need a closer look before a first order. Check verification and start a new seller with a sample or a small trial order.
49.3% of 43
1125.6% of 43
920.9% of 43
Can these suppliers be trusted?
32 of 43 suppliers are verified, more than half, so the badge is worth checking before contacting anyone. 13 of 43 list a certificate, so a portion of suppliers have formal documentation. Check for a certificate when a shipment requires compliance, or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 24 of 68 Gum Arabic supply listings (35.3%) within 90 days to 18 October 2026, and 6 (8.8%) within 30 days.
- 35 of 43 Gum Arabic suppliers on Freshdi (81.4%) were active in the 12 months to 18 October 2026, with 4 (9.3%) active within the last month, and 12 suppliers registered during the year.
- 74.4% of Gum Arabic suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 18 October 2026.
- Among 13 certified Freshdi Gum Arabic supplier profiles, 7.7% hold High-quality Talha Gum Arabic, 7.7% hold HASHAB GUM ARABIC, 7.7% hold Premium natural resin with a warm, 7.7% hold High-quality Frankincense resin., and 7.7% hold Company Tax Certificate ; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Gum Arabic offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
CIF67.0%
CIF is the leading trade term for Gum Arabic supply on Freshdi at 67%, followed by FOB at 19.8% and CFR at 6.6%, as of 18 October 2026.
416–1400
USD/MT FOBGum Arabic supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 416 and 1,400 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 416 across 13 listings, as of 18 October 2026.
17countries
Kenya (14%), Nigeria (11.6%) and South Sudan (11.6%) lead Gum Arabic supply origins on Freshdi, as of 18 October 2026.
Gum Arabic listings show a typical price range of USD 416 - 1,400 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 416 per metric ton. Gum Arabic suppliers predominantly offer CIF at 67%, with FOB making up 19.8% of listings — indicating that freight and insurance are typically arranged by the supplier to the destination port. For Gum Arabic, the majority of suppliers use T/T as payment, at 76%, with L/C accounting for 7.7% of listings.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 65 requests | 52 products | 0.8 |
| USMCA | 20 requests | 52 products | 2.6 |
| India | 16 requests | 52 products | 3.2 |
| United States | 15 requests | 52 products | 3.5 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 9 requests | 52 products | 5.8 |
Worldwide, 52 listings meet 65 buyer requests - 0.8 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The USMCA sends 20 of those requests (30.8%), and there the same 52 listings make 2.6 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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- Freshdi had 52 Gum Arabic listings against 65 buyer requests (0.8 listings per request), and buyers in USMCA posted 20 of them (2.6 listings per request), in the 90 days to 18 October 2026.
- India (16), the United States (15) and Canada (5) sent the most of the 65 Gum Arabic buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 18 October 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Gum Arabic
Freshdi received 13 buyer requests for Gum Arabic in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Gum Arabic suppliers
68 listings from 43 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Gum Arabic listings on Freshdi show a median price of USD 416 per metric ton, FOB, based on 13 current listings. The price range spans from USD 416 to USD 1,400, indicating significant variation, with the lowest and median prices aligning, suggesting that quality, origin, or processing may influence pricing more than volume alone.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Gum Arabic, appearing in 67% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify that each supplier uses CIF as the basis for their quote, as this affects shipping costs and delivery responsibilities, especially when sourcing internationally.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Gum Arabic suppliers, used by 76% of them on Freshdi. This term is standard for bulk commodity transactions, but buyers must confirm the exact payment schedule and conditions with each supplier before finalizing a purchase.
Post a buying request detailing your required quantity, destination, and quality specifications, or browse the live Gum Arabic listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare pricing, terms, and availability before committing to any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Gum Arabic listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 10 October 2026 - 68 active listings, 13 buyer requests, 52 source documents, and 178 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Gum Arabic type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Gum Arabic, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.