India's Premier Guar Gum Exporter | B.D. Guar (HICOL)
Direct From India's Guar Gum Heartland
B.D. Guar Pvt. Ltd. has manufactured and exported Superior Guar Gum from Gujarat since 1983. Own plant, own laboratory, own export desk — and nine-plus certifications behind every container.
Quick Answer
Who is a leading Guar Gum exporter in India?
B.D. Guar Pvt. Ltd. (HICOL) is an Indian Guar Gum manufacturer and exporter established in 1983, operating a 12,000 MT-per-year processing plant at Kalol, Gujarat. The company is APEDA registered and FIEO affiliated, ships through Mundra Port to more than 50 countries, and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, FSSAI, Halal, Kosher, USDA NOP, EU Organic, SEDEX and FDA facility registration.
Why Source Guar Gum From India
80%+ of global production
India is the dominant origin for guar seed and guar gum powder, with Rajasthan and northern Gujarat supplying the bulk of the crop.
Gujarat is the processing hub
Splitting and powder milling capacity is concentrated in Gujarat, close to both the growing belt and the container ports.
Direct manufacturer pricing
Buying from the plant removes trader and distributor margins, typically 15–30% of landed cost at container volumes.
Crop-cycle visibility
Origin suppliers see arrivals, split prices and NCDEX futures first, which makes contract pricing and buffer planning more reliable.
Our Facility
Our manufacturing plant is located at Kalol in Gujarat, within short inland haulage of both the guar splitting belt and Mundra Port. Milling, screening, blending, packing and quality testing all happen under one roof, which is what keeps lot-to-lot viscosity consistent across repeat orders.
| Facility detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Location | Kalol, Gujarat, India |
| Established | 1983 — 43 years of Guar Gum manufacturing |
| Processing capacity | 12,000 MT per year across all grades |
| Core operations | Milling, screening, classification, blending and packing |
| Quality laboratory | In-house viscometry, sieve analysis, moisture, ash, pH and microbiology |
| Raw material sourcing | Direct procurement from 5,000+ contracted farmers in Rajasthan and Gujarat |
Export Infrastructure
APEDA registered
Registered with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.
FIEO member
Federation of Indian Export Organisations membership supporting export documentation and trade facilitation.
Mundra Port proximity
Closest major container port to our Gujarat plant, with weekly sailings to EU, US, Gulf and Far East routes.
All Incoterms handled
FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP quoted, with freight and insurance arranged in-house.
In-house documentation desk
COA, MSDS, Certificate of Origin, EUR.1, phytosanitary and destination-specific paperwork prepared before sailing.
Importer Exporter Code & FSSAI
Full statutory export and food-business licensing maintained and audited annually.
Product Range
Dairy, bakery, sauces, beverages, gluten-free and plant-based systems.
Tablet binders, controlled-release matrices and suspension stabilisers.
USDA NOP and EU Organic certified, non-GMO and ETO-free.
Fracturing fluids, drilling mud and well stimulation.
Hair and skin care conditioning polymers for cosmetic formulators.
Splits for further processing and korma/churi feed products.
Global Reach — 50+ Countries Served
HICOL Guar Gum ships from Mundra Port to buyers on six continents, with regional export desks handling destination-specific documentation and compliance.
North America
USA and Canada — food, pet food, oilfield and organic buyers.
Europe
Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland and the UK.
Middle East & GCC
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq.
Asia Pacific
China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia.
Africa
Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco.
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Chile.
Quality Assurance
Every batch is tested in our in-house laboratory before release, and the Certificate of Analysis is issued within 24 hours of batch completion. Retained samples are held per lot so any query can be traced back to the exact production run.
| Parameter | Test method | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity | Brookfield RVT / Fann 35SA (oilfield grades) | Confirms grade performance in the customer's system |
| Mesh / particle size | Sieve analysis (200 / 300 mesh) | Controls hydration rate and dispersion |
| Moisture | Loss on drying | Shelf life and caking control, typically ≤12% |
| Ash content | Muffle furnace incineration | Purity indicator, typically ≤1.0% |
| pH | 1% aqueous solution | Compatibility with the customer's formulation |
| Microbial limits | Total plate count, Salmonella, E. coli, yeast & mould | Food and pharmaceutical safety compliance |
In-house laboratory
Viscometry, microbiology and physical testing on site.
COA in 24 hours
Issued per batch, in buyer-specific formats where required.
ETO-free assurance
Steam sterilisation with third-party residue verification.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is India the leading source of Guar Gum?
India accounts for roughly 80% of world guar production, concentrated in Rajasthan and northern Gujarat, and Gujarat is the country's splitting and powder-processing hub. Buying at origin means shorter supply chains, direct access to the split market and pricing that is not layered with trader margins.
Are you a manufacturer or a trading company?
B.D. Guar Pvt. Ltd. is a manufacturer. We operate our own processing plant at Kalol, Gujarat, with in-house milling, screening, blending and a quality control laboratory, and we have exported under the HICOL brand since 1983.
What is your annual production capacity?
Our Kalol facility runs a 12,000 MT annual capacity across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, organic and industrial grades, backed by direct procurement from more than 5,000 contracted farmers in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Which port do you export from?
Primarily Mundra Port in Gujarat, the closest major container port to our plant, with Kandla as an alternate. Short inland haulage keeps freight cost and container turnaround times low compared with Rajasthan-based suppliers shipping through Mundra or Nhava Sheva.
What is the minimum order quantity for export?
Standard MOQ is one 20-foot container (approximately 16 MT) FOB. LCL consolidations from 1 MT can be arranged for smaller buyers, and 1–5 kg qualification samples ship worldwide by DHL or FedEx.
What export registrations do you hold?
We are APEDA registered, a FIEO member, hold an Importer Exporter Code and FSSAI licence, and maintain ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, Halal, Kosher, USDA NOP and EU Organic, SEDEX and FDA facility registration — nine-plus certifications in total.
How quickly do you issue a Certificate of Analysis?
Every batch is tested for viscosity, mesh, moisture, ash, protein, pH and microbial limits, and the Certificate of Analysis is issued within 24 hours of batch completion. Retained samples are held for each lot for traceability.
What Incoterms and payment terms do you work with?
We quote FOB, CFR, CIF and DAP, and our in-house documentation team handles Certificate of Origin, EUR.1, phytosanitary certificates and destination-specific paperwork. Payment terms include telegraphic transfer and irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight.
What does Guar Gum cost from an Indian exporter?
Indicative FOB India pricing is USD 2–5/kg for industrial grade, USD 3–8/kg for food grade, USD 5–12/kg for pharmaceutical grade and USD 8–15/kg for organic. Pricing is reviewed weekly against guar split markets and NCDEX futures, with volume discounts from 20 MT.
Connect with India's Leading Guar Gum Exporter
Share your grade, viscosity, mesh and volume — our export desk returns FOB or CIF pricing, a specification sheet and a qualification sample within 24 hours.