Guar Gum Price & Wholesale Rates
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What is the price of Guar Gum?
Guar Gum powder prices depend on grade, viscosity, and quantity. Indicative wholesale prices: Food grade (5000+ cps) $3-8/kg, Industrial grade $2-5/kg, Pharmaceutical grade $5-12/kg, Organic certified $8-15/kg. B D Guar offers direct manufacturer pricing with MOQ of 1 MT and bulk discounts for 20+ MT orders. FOB, CIF, and DDP delivery terms available.
Market note (July 2026): Indian domestic guar gum prices were quoted at around ₹11,700/quintal in early July 2026, with Q1 2026 prices up roughly 12.5% quarter-on-quarter on tight guar seed supply and sustained oilfield demand. The global guar gum market was estimated at ~US$1.49 billion in 2024 and is projected at ~US$2.26 billion by 2030 (third-party market research). Figures shown are market data, not B D Guar list prices — request a current quote via our contact page. EU/UK buyers should also confirm EU 2026/196-compliant, ETO-free sourcing before locking in contracts.
Q3 2026 Price Update
Q1 2026 saw a strongly bullish trend — Indian guar gum prices rose approximately 12.5% quarter-on-quarter, the highest quarterly gain among monitored markets — driven by rising global energy-market / drilling demand and tighter guar-seed supply. As of early July 2026, Indian guar gum spot prices are around ₹11,700 per quintal (≈ US$419/MT reference for India-origin material); China-market reference is materially higher. These are indicative market references sourced from public commodity trackers (NCDEX, Agriwatch, ChemAnalyst) and are not B D Guar quotes. For a country-by-country breakdown of where guar gum is going in 2026, see our Guar Gum Export Markets 2026 guide.
July 2026 Market Snapshot
- NCDEX Guar Gum futures
- ~₹11,811 per quintal (13 Jul 2026); day range ₹11,320–₹11,900; 52-week range ₹8,242–₹12,014.
- NCDEX Guar Seed futures
- ~₹5,950 per 100 kg; spot guar seed ~₹5,300–₹5,400/quintal earlier in 2026.
- Export benchmark (FOB India)
- ~US$4.10/kg for food-grade guar gum powder; pharma and organic grades carry a premium.
- Supply context
- India supplies ~80% of global guar; Rajasthan ~70–80% of India's output. 2026 acreage rebuilt vs. prior poor-monsoon year.
- Demand & drivers
- Q1 2026 pricing was firm/bullish on strong global demand and tighter seed supply. Four key price drivers to watch: NCDEX futures, monsoon progress, ocean freight, and USD/INR.
Figures are indicative market references that move daily and are not B D Guar list prices. For a binding FOB quote within 24 hours, use our quote request form or contact page. Bulk buyers can also review our bulk supplier options, wholesale pricing, and cost per kg breakdown.
Indicative Price Ranges by Grade
Food Grade
$3 - 8 /kg
Viscosity: 4500-5500+ cps
Ice cream, dairy, bakery, sauces
Industrial Grade
$2 - 5 /kg
Viscosity: 3500-4500 cps
Textile, paper, mining
Pharmaceutical Grade
$5 - 12 /kg
Viscosity: 5000+ cps
Tablet binding, controlled release
Oil Drilling (FH)
$3 - 7 /kg
Viscosity: 4500-6000 cps
Fracturing, drilling fluids
Organic Certified
$8 - 15 /kg
Viscosity: 4500-5500 cps
USDA/EU organic certified
Cationic Guar Gum
$10 - 25 /kg
Viscosity: N/A
Cosmetics, hair care, paper
* Prices are indicative FOB India and subject to market conditions, order quantity, and specifications. Contact us for current pricing.
Factors Affecting Guar Gum Price
| Factor | Impact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity Grade | High | Higher viscosity (5000+ cps) commands 30-50% premium over standard (3500 cps) |
| Mesh Size | Medium | 400 mesh is 15-25% more expensive than 100 mesh due to additional processing |
| Application Grade | High | Pharma > Food > Cosmetic > Oil Drilling > Industrial pricing hierarchy |
| Order Quantity | High | 20+ MT orders receive 10-20% volume discounts vs small orders |
| Certifications | Medium | Organic, Kosher, Halal certified products carry 20-40% premium |
| Delivery Terms | Medium | CIF/DDP prices include freight; FOB is the base manufacturer price |
| Seed Market Price | High | Seasonal fluctuation based on Indian monsoon and crop yield |
Order Terms
Minimum Order
1 MT
Samples (5-25 kg) available for testing
Delivery Terms
FOB (Mundra/JNPT), CIF, CFR, DDP — worldwide shipping via 20'/40' FCL containers
Volume Discounts
10-20% discount on 20+ MT monthly orders. Annual contracts available for locked-in pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Guar Gum per kg?
Guar Gum powder prices vary by grade, viscosity, and quantity. Indicative ranges: Food grade (5000+ cps) $3-8/kg, Industrial grade (3500-4500 cps) $2-5/kg, Pharmaceutical grade $5-12/kg, Oil drilling grade (FH) $3-7/kg, Organic certified $8-15/kg, Cationic Guar Gum $10-25/kg. Bulk orders of 20+ MT receive significant volume discounts. Contact B D Guar for current FOB/CIF pricing.
What factors affect Guar Gum price?
Key price factors: (1) Grade/viscosity — higher viscosity costs more, (2) Mesh size — finer mesh (300-400) costs more, (3) Purity — food/pharma grade costs more than industrial, (4) Order quantity — bulk discounts for 20+ MT, (5) Guar seed market prices — seasonal and weather-dependent, (6) Certifications — organic, kosher, halal add premium, (7) Delivery terms — FOB, CIF, DDP pricing varies.
What is the minimum order quantity for Guar Gum?
B D Guar's minimum order quantity (MOQ) is typically 1 MT (1,000 kg) for standard grades. Sample quantities (5-25 kg) are available for testing. For bulk orders of 20+ MT per month, long-term contract pricing with significant discounts is available. Custom grades may require higher MOQs.
How to get the best price for Guar Gum?
To get the best Guar Gum price: (1) Buy in bulk — 20+ MT orders get volume discounts, (2) Sign long-term contracts — lock in annual pricing, (3) Buy directly from manufacturer (like B D Guar) — eliminate middlemen, (4) Be flexible on delivery — FOB pricing is lowest, (5) Consolidate grades — combining orders reduces per-unit cost.
What are Guar Gum delivery terms?
B D Guar offers multiple Incoterms: FOB (Free On Board) from Mundra/Nhava Sheva port, India. CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) to destination port. CFR (Cost and Freight). DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to select markets. Lead time is typically 2-4 weeks from order confirmation.
Is Guar Gum price increasing or decreasing?
Guar Gum prices are influenced by Indian guar seed production (monsoon-dependent), oil & gas industry demand (fracking activity), food industry growth, and global economic conditions. The market has historically shown cyclical patterns. Contact B D Guar for current market pricing and long-term contract options.
Why did guar gum prices rise in 2026?
Q1 2026 was strongly bullish: Indian guar gum prices rose approximately 12.5% quarter-on-quarter — the highest quarterly gain among monitored markets — driven by rising global energy-market and drilling demand together with tighter guar-seed supply after uneven monsoon carryover in Rajasthan. Industry sources value the global guar gum market at roughly US$1.5B in 2026, projected at ~US$2.3–2.6B by 2030–2034 at a ~6.6–7.3% CAGR. Figures are external commodity-tracker and market-research estimates (NCDEX, Agriwatch, ChemAnalyst), not B D Guar list prices.
What is the guar gum price in July 2026?
As of mid-July 2026, NCDEX guar gum futures trade around ₹11,811 per quintal (52-week range ₹8,242–₹12,014), while FOB India guar gum powder is referenced near US$4.10/kg for food grade, with pharmaceutical and organic grades priced at a premium. Prices move daily with NCDEX futures, monsoon conditions, ocean freight, and the USD/INR rate. Contact B D Guar for a binding FOB quote within 24 hours.
How do I get a bulk guar gum procurement quote?
Share your required grade, viscosity (e.g. HICOL-3500 to HICOL-5500 or HICOL-FH), mesh size, quantity (MOQ 1 MT; 20'/40' FCL and 1 MT jumbo bags available), and destination port. B D Guar — an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer since 1983 with 12,000 MT/year capacity exporting to 50+ countries — returns a binding FOB India quote within 24 hours, with volume discounts on 20+ MT orders.
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