Product Code: ETC073078 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Natural gums are plant-based substances obtained from various sources, such as trees, seeds, and roots. They find applications in various industries, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. In Saudi Arabia, the natural gum market is influenced by factors such as agricultural practices, demand from end-use industries, and the country`s geographical location.
Saudi Arabia has a long-standing tradition of collecting natural gums from trees, such as Acacia and Prosopis, which contributes to the availability of natural gums in the market.The increasing consumer preference for natural and clean label products drives the demand for natural gums in various industries, including food and beverages.Natural gums find applications in food and beverages (as thickeners, stabilizers, and emulsifiers), pharmaceuticals (as binders and coating agents), and cosmetics (as texturizers and film formers), creating a wide range of market opportunities.The trend towards clean label products and natural ingredients drives the demand for natural gums as functional ingredients in food and beverage formulations. Natural gums are finding new applications beyond traditional industries, such as in the production of biodegradable packaging materials and as hydrocolloids in 3D printing.
Ensuring consistent quality and standardization of natural gums can be a challenge, given their diverse sources and extraction methods. Sustainable sourcing and harvesting practices for natural gums are crucial to prevent environmental degradation and preserve natural resources.
The Covid-19 pandemic may have had varied impacts on the natural gum market in Saudi Arabia. While the demand for natural gums in certain industries, such as food and beverages, may have remained relatively stable, disruptions in supply chains and manufacturing operations could have affected the overall market.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, TIC Gums, Inc., Cargill, Incorporated, Kerry Group PLC, and Ingredion Incorporated are some major players operating in the market.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Overview |
3.1 Saudi Arabia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the health benefits of natural gums |
4.2.2 Growing demand for organic and natural products in Saudi Arabia |
4.2.3 Expansion of the food and beverage industry in the region |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of natural gums due to supply chain disruptions |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations related to the sourcing and processing of natural gums |
4.3.3 Competition from synthetic alternatives in the market |
5 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Trends |
6 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market, By Types |
6.1 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Industry Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil & Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics, 2021-2031F |
7 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer demand for natural gum products |
8.2 Adoption rate of natural gums in various industries |
8.3 Investment in research and development for new natural gum products |
8.4 Sustainability practices in the sourcing and production of natural gums |
8.5 Export/import data of natural gums in Saudi Arabia |
9 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Saudi Arabia Natural Gum Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |