13023290 - Mucilages and thickeners - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 70.9% of imports (€378.6M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (13.7%). With an HHI of 5270, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (17.2%, €41.3M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇷 Türkiye.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 47.3% of Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (11.0%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were declining (-11.3%) and exports declining (-11.0%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds (NC8 13023290) is 🇮🇳 India, accounting for 70.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds?

The extra-EU trade balance for Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds (NC8 13023290) is €-293.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €533.8M, exports: €240.8M).

How much does the EU import of Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds?

The EU imported €533.8M of Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds (NC8 13023290) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 239.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds?

The weighted average import price of Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds (NC8 13023290) is €2.22/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds?

The leading EU member state importer of Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds, Of guar seeds (NC8 13023290) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 47.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-11.3%) and exports declining (-11.0%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇮🇳 India	€378.6M	70.9%	208.5M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€73.2M	13.7%	8.1M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€25.5M	4.8%	3.2M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€21.5M	4.0%	2.6M kg
5	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€19.7M	3.7%	10.5M kg
6	🇵🇭 Philippines	€3.4M	0.6%	1.6M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€41.3M	17.2%	5.8M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€21.2M	8.8%	1.7M kg
3	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€15.6M	6.5%	2.2M kg
4	🇷🇺 Russia	€10.5M	4.4%	1.7M kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€9.1M	3.8%	1.4M kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.0M	1.7%	773K kg
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.0M	1.7%	812K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€378.6M	208.5Mt	€1.82/kg	72.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€73.2M	8.1Mt	€9.01/kg	14.0%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€25.5M	3.2Mt	€8.03/kg	4.9%
4	🇨🇳 China	€21.5M	2.6Mt	€8.40/kg	4.1%
5	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€19.7M	10.5Mt	€1.88/kg	3.8%
6	🇵🇭 Philippines	€3.4M	1.6Mt	€2.17/kg	0.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€41.3M	5.8Mt	€7.18/kg	39.1%
2	🇨🇳 China	€21.2M	1.7Mt	€12.68/kg	20.1%
3	🇹🇷 Turkey	€15.6M	2.2Mt	€7.18/kg	14.7%
4	🇷🇺 Russia	€10.5M	1.7Mt	€6.25/kg	9.9%
5	🇮🇳 India	€9.1M	1.4Mt	€6.53/kg	8.6%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€4.0M	773Kt	€5.15/kg	3.8%
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.0M	812Kt	€4.90/kg	3.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€378.6M	208.5Mt	€1.82/kg	72.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€73.2M	8.1Mt	€9.01/kg	14.0%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€25.5M	3.2Mt	€8.03/kg	4.9%
4	🇨🇳 China	€21.5M	2.6Mt	€8.40/kg	4.1%
5	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€19.7M	10.5Mt	€1.88/kg	3.8%
6	🇵🇭 Philippines	€3.4M	1.6Mt	€2.17/kg	0.7%

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