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Guar Gum Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Guar gum prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 8.1% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 3.95/KG in Q1 to USD 4.27/KG by Q2 as spring oilfield hydraulic fracturing procurement and tightening Indian monsoon-dependent guar bean crop supply drove strong demand across all key sectors. Globally, the average rose from USD 2.849/KG in Q1 to USD 3.077/KG in Q2, an 8.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 3.10-3.46/KG is expected, with continued firming on oilfield activity and growing food and personal care sector demand.
Guar gum is a natural polysaccharide galactomannan extracted from the endosperm of guar beans, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, cultivated predominantly in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana in India and in adjacent areas of Pakistan. The primary commercial forms include guar gum powder, partially hydrolysed guar gum, derivatised hydroxypropyl guar gum, and guar gum splits. The largest pull comes from oilfield applications, where high-viscosity guar gum forms the base gelling agent for hydraulic fracturing fluid systems used in shale oil and tight gas well completion. Additional demand comes from food applications as a thickening and stabilising agent in ice cream, dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods, personal care and cosmetic formulations as a viscosifier and conditioning agent, paper and textile processing, and explosive formulation. Indian monsoon rainfall adequacy for guar crop cultivation, oilfield hydraulic fracturing activity in North America and the Middle East, and food and personal care sector demand all feed into the price.
Guar Gum Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for guar gum through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Indian guar bean crop acreage and monsoon rainfall adequacy remain the primary supply risk. North American oilfield hydraulic fracturing activity is recovering with improving crude oil price economics, and food and personal care sector demand continues to grow steadily.
The main upside risk is a poor Indian monsoon season combined with an acceleration in North American shale well completions. The main downside risk is an abundant Indian guar harvest alongside reduced oilfield hydraulic fracturing activity from crude oil price softness.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 3.10 - 3.46 | Oilfield demand and crop supply risk support tone |
| United States | 3.30 - 3.66 | Steady oilfield and food demand holds it firm |
| China | 2.52 - 2.88 | Competitive import sourcing keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 4.24 - 4.60 | Higher logistics and import costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.88 - 3.24 | Growing food and oilfield export demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Guar Gum Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 3.53/KG
- China: USD 2.69/KG
- Germany: USD 4.27/KG
- India: USD 3.07/KG
Guar Gum Prices in the United States
US guar gum prices averaged USD 3.53/KG in Q2 2026, up 8.3% from USD 3.26/KG in Q1 2026. Spring oilfield hydraulic fracturing procurement and food industry restocking lifted demand. Indian crop supply risk from monsoon uncertainty maintained the procurement urgency through the quarter.
Why did the price of Guar Gum change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Spring oilfield hydraulic fracturing well completion procurement lifted buying significantly. Food thickener and stabiliser restocking from food manufacturers provided additional buying. Indian guar bean crop supply risk from pre-monsoon uncertainty maintained procurement urgency near USD 3.53/KG.
Guar Gum Prices in China
Chinese guar gum prices averaged USD 2.69/KG in Q2 2026, up 8.0% from USD 2.49/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Spring food and personal care procurement lifted buying. Indian crop supply risk elevated the import cost despite competitive multi-origin sourcing.
Why did the price of Guar Gum change in Q2 2026 in China?
Spring food thickener and personal care procurement lifted buying from importers. Indian guar bean crop supply risk elevated the import price floor. Competitive sourcing from multiple Indian processors maintained China as the most affordable market.
Guar Gum Prices in Germany
German guar gum prices averaged USD 4.27/KG in Q2 2026, up 8.1% from USD 3.95/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Indian crop supply risk and higher European logistics costs elevated the delivered cost. Food manufacturing, cosmetic, and paper sector demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Guar Gum change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Indian guar bean crop supply risk from pre-monsoon uncertainty elevated the import cost. Higher European logistics and energy costs added further price elevation. Consistent food thickener, cosmetic conditioning, and paper processing demand maintained consistent procurement.
Guar Gum Prices in India
Indian guar gum prices averaged USD 3.07/KG in Q2 2026, up 8.1% from USD 2.84/KG in Q1 2026. Oilfield export demand and domestic food sector procurement maintained strong buying. Pre-monsoon guar bean supply uncertainty added a price premium through the quarter.
Why did the price of Guar Gum change in Q2 2026 in India?
Spring oilfield hydraulic fracturing export procurement lifted domestic guar gum prices. Domestic food thickener and stabiliser demand provided additional buying. Pre-monsoon guar bean crop supply uncertainty added a seasonal price premium near USD 3.07/KG.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Guar Gum Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 3.26/KG
- China: USD 2.49/KG
- Germany: USD 3.95/KG
- India: USD 2.84/KG
Guar Gum Prices in the United States
US guar gum prices averaged USD 3.26/KG in Q1 2026, declining modestly on the quarter. Post-holiday oilfield procurement moderation and post-harvest Indian guar supply availability eased the market near USD 3.26/KG.
Why did the price of Guar Gum change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Post-holiday oilfield fracturing procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Post-harvest Indian guar bean supply from the prior year crop maintained adequate import availability. The market eased near USD 3.26/KG before the spring oilfield procurement recovery.
Guar Gum Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 2.49/KG in Q1 2026, declining on the quarter. Post-Lunar New Year food and personal care moderation and post-harvest Indian supply held the market near USD 2.49/KG.
Why did the price of Guar Gum change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-Lunar New Year food and personal care procurement moderation reduced buying. Post-harvest Indian guar supply maintained adequate import availability. The market eased near USD 2.49/KG before the Q2 spring procurement recovery.
Guar Gum Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 3.95/KG in Q1 2026, declining on the quarter. Post-holiday food and paper sector procurement moderation and post-harvest Indian supply eased the market near USD 3.95/KG.
Why did the price of Guar Gum change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Post-holiday food thickener and paper processing procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Post-harvest Indian guar bean supply maintained adequate import availability. The market eased near USD 3.95/KG before the Q2 oilfield season surge.
Guar Gum Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2.84/KG in Q1 2026, declining modestly. Post-harvest guar bean supply and post-holiday procurement moderation held the domestic market near USD 2.84/KG.
Why did the price of Guar Gum change in Q1 2026 in India?
Post-harvest guar bean supply maintained comfortable domestic and export availability. Post-holiday oilfield and food export procurement moderation reduced urgency. The domestic market eased near USD 2.84/KG before the Q2 spring oilfield surge.
Quarterly Guar Gum Price Trends
Global guar gum prices showed a volatile alternating pattern through 2025 and H1 2026, with a Q3 2025 dip on harvest supply, a Q4 year-end oilfield restocking uptick, a Q1 2026 post-holiday dip, and a strong Q2 2026 spring oilfield season surge. The average eased from USD 2.850/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 2.821/KG in Q3, recovered to USD 2.878/KG in Q4, eased to USD 2.849/KG in Q1 2026, then surged to USD 3.077/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 8.0% over the window. Indian guar crop cycles and oilfield hydraulic fracturing procurement drove the alternating pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 3.077 | +8.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 2.849 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 2.878 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 2.821 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 2.850 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Guar Gum Price in 2025?
Guar gum prices showed a broadly stable alternating pattern through 2025. The global average opened at USD 2.862/KG in Q1 2025 and closed near USD 2.878/KG in Q4, a marginal full-year gain of about 0.6%. Indian guar crop cycles, monsoon rainfall outcomes, and alternating oilfield fracturing procurement patterns created the characteristic quarterly oscillation throughout the year.
Guar Gum Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 3.35/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 3.30/KG by Q4, a decline of 1.5%. Alternating oilfield procurement and post-harvest Indian guar supply maintained modest downward pressure through the year.
Guar Gum Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 2.48/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.52/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.6%. Growing domestic food and personal care demand drove the modest firming. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
Guar Gum Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 4.05/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 4.00/KG by Q4, a decline of 1.2%. Post-harvest Indian guar supply and adequate import availability maintained modest downward pressure through the year.
Guar Gum Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 2.85/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.88/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.1%. Growing oilfield export and domestic food sector demand supported the consistent modest firming through the year.
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Oilfield hydraulic fracturing fluid gelling agent applications take the largest share, used in shale oil and tight gas well completion. Food thickening and stabilising in ice cream, dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products, personal care viscosifiers, paper and textile processing, and explosive formulation also consume significant volumes.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 3.53/KG in the United States, USD 2.69/KG in China, USD 4.27/KG in Germany, and USD 3.07/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 2.849/KG in Q1 to about USD 3.077/KG in Q2, a gain of around 8.0%. Spring oilfield fracturing procurement and Indian crop supply risk drove the H1 2026 surge.
Oilfield fracturing activity cycles created alternating quarterly procurement patterns. Post-harvest Indian guar bean supply created Q3 dips while year-end oilfield restocking created Q4 upticks. Post-holiday procurement moderation created the Q1 dip before the spring oilfield season surge.
The global average is expected in the USD 3.10 to 3.46/KG range for H2 2026, with continued firming as oilfield fracturing activity grows and Indian monsoon crop supply determines the H2 price direction.
Germany sits highest on Indian import logistics and European energy costs, the United States holds a firm middle on oilfield and food demand, India holds a competitive middle as the primary producer, and China prices lowest on competitive import sourcing.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to Indian monsoon rainfall adequacy for guar bean cultivation, North American oilfield hydraulic fracturing activity, and food and personal care sector demand. Indian crop acreage reports and oilfield rig count data are key signals.
India dominates global guar gum production with over eighty percent of global supply from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana, followed by Pakistan. Any Indian monsoon or crop acreage change ripples across global guar gum markets within one quarter.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time oilfield and food formulation contracts around crop cycle and oilfield season cycles, build cover before the Indian monsoon season, and monitor Indian sowing acreage and monsoon forecasts as the primary supply signal.
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