Gum
arabic, also known as acacia gum, meska, chaar gund/goond, is a
natural emulsifier derived from hardened sap obtained from two
species of the acacia tree (Senegalia senegal (Acacia) and Vachellia
(Acacia) seyal). The acacia trees are found on the west coast of
Africa and on the Indian Subcontinent. Gum
arabic is a versatile emulsifier that is used in several
industries including food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, textiles,
inks, paper, ceramics, and paints. The gum has amber color and is
sticky. It is extracted by skillfully peeling a thin layer of bark on
the acacia trees without causing any injury to the tree. The sap
slowly oozes out and is collected as amber-colored gum after it is
exposed to air. The hardened gum/sap is treated to remove dust and
sold in the form of syrup made by dissolving the hardened sap in
water.
Gum
arabic is mostly produced in the sub-Saharan coastal belt by local
farmers. Although discovered and named in Senegal, the trees are
farmed for production of gum arabic in Somalia, Sudan, and Senegal.
Sudan is the largest producer of gum arabic, which is usually
exported to Europe for treatment, refinement, and further sale to
different parts of the world.
Gum
arabic is widely used as an emulsifier in the food & beverages
industry. It is one of the key emulsifiers used in the manufacture of
syrups for soft drinks such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Gum arabic
ensures even distribution of sugar within the liquid and helps avoid
precipitation of crystals at the bottom. Gum arabic is also used in
several pharmaceutical formulations for holding the ingredients
together in the drug. It has medicinal properties and can be consumed
with water to treat stomach problems as it is rich in dietary fiber.
It can be used as a laxative and helps in reducing cholesterol levels
in patients. Additionally, gum arabic is utilized in traditional
lithography and printing. It is used for printing on newspapers,
providing the ink with adhesion properties aiding the permanence of
the print. Gum arabic is used in book binding, photo printing, and
paints for textiles and art due to its tacky characteristics.
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The
gum arabic market is fueled by rising demand in end-user industries,
especially food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.
Additionally, major shift from synthetic chemicals and materials
toward naturally sourced products is anticipated to increase demand
for gum arabic in the food & beverages industry. However,
political instability in Somalia and Sudan has caused loss of
customers as the companies hesitate to associate themselves with such
societies. Current sales of gum arabic have dropped to almost half of
the all-time peak volumes. This can be attributed to climatic changes
due to global warming, excessive exploitation of the acacia tree
forests, and political instability of the chief producing nations.
Furthermore, chemical manufacturers have developed several synthetic
substitutes for emulsification applications. These substitutes,
although they cannot match gum arabic’s superior emulsifying
capabilities, can be manufactured securely as per market demand.
Reacquisition of customers lost to political instability in Sudan and
Somalia can help create an opportunity for the growth of the gum
arabic market in the near future.
Geographically,
Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the dominant market due to the
rapidly growing industrial utility of gum arabic. North America is
another large market for gum arabic; it is primarily used in the food
& beverages industry. Latin America and Europe are estimated to
see gradual growth during the forecast period.
Small
and medium-sized players hold a majority share of the market. Some of
the players in the gum arabic market include TIC Gums, Inc., Gum
Arabic Company, and Dar Savannah Gum Arabic Processing Company.
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- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
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