Commodity 1Gum Arabic
For Industrial and Commercial Uses
In a time when Gum Arabic demand is increasing and supplies are dwindling, you can count on Commodity 1 for an uninterrupted supply of any grade. We carry all three Gum Arabic grades, graded by the International Gum Arabic Council (IGAC) and the American Gum Arabic Association (AGAA) based on color, clarity, viscosity, and ash content.
| Grade | Description | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A | Highest quality — clear, colorless, high viscosity | Food and pharmaceutical |
| Grade B | Slightly cloudy, lower viscosity | Pharmaceutical |
| Grade C | Cloudy, very low viscosity | Papermaking and adhesives |
Gum Arabic is a natural gum used in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, papermaking, ink, and paint, as well as in the manufacture of adhesives, textiles, and photographic film. We have an uninterrupted supply of Gum Arabic from Nigeria, the world's third-largest producer, whose annual production is estimated at around 100,000 tons. Nigerian Gum Arabic offers high quality, purity, and consistent supply.
We invite you to partner with us to import Nigerian Gum Arabic to your markets at competitive prices. The global business outlook is positive — the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2022 to 2027, reaching $1.2 billion by 2027, driven by demand from food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and papermaking industries. Gum Arabic is widely used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in products such as ice cream, candy, and baked goods.
Shipping & Delivery
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Dried |
| Port | Lagos Apapa Port |
| Bags | 50 kg |
| Container | 40 ft only |
| Quantity | 50 MT |
| Lead time | 30 days |
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Dried |
| Port | Lagos Apapa Port |
| Bags | 50 kg |
| Container | 40 ft only |
| Quantity | 25–125 MT |
| Lead time | 30 days |
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Dried |
| Port | Lagos Apapa Port |
| Bags | 50 kg |
| Container | 40 ft only |
| Quantity | 25–250 MT |
| Lead time | 30 days |
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of Gum Arabic is complex and not yet fully understood, but what we know helps explain its properties and uses. Its polysaccharides comprise a repeating unit of galactose and arabinose, with some glucuronic acid and rhamnose attached. Its proteins are mostly glycoproteins, and minerals — mainly calcium, magnesium, and potassium — are present in minimal amounts.
| Component | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Polysaccharides | 75–85% |
| Proteins | 10–15% |
| Minerals | 0.5–2% |
| Water | 10–15% |
These properties make Gum Arabic soluble in water and useful as a thickening agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, binder, adhesive, suspending agent, film former, gloss enhancer, and pH buffer.
Health Benefits of Gum Arabic
- Better digestion — a soluble fiber that adds bulk and helps regulate the digestive system.
- Weight management — forms a gel in the stomach that can promote fullness.
- Blood sugar control — slows digestion and reduces sugar absorption into the blood.
- Lower cholesterol — binds to bile acids, reducing the cholesterol that enters the bloodstream.
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity — may help protect cells and reduce inflammation.
- Wound healing — forms a protective gel that can promote new tissue growth.
- Oral health — may help prevent plaque buildup.
- Reduced kidney stone risk — binds to oxalate in urine to help prevent crystal formation.