GUM ARABIC EXPORT

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What It Is
Gum Arabic, also known as Acacia Gum, is a natural exudate obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia Senegal and Acacia Seyal trees. It is a dry, hardened sap rich in polysaccharides and glycoproteins, widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial products as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and binding agent.

What Export of It Is
Nigeria is among the world’s leading producers of Gum Arabic, especially grades used in food and pharmaceutical industries. Gum Arabic from Nigeria is in high demand in the global market for its quality, purity, and affordability. It is exported in cleaned, sorted, and graded form — either whole lumps or in powder.

EXPORT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Product: Natural Gum Arabic (Grade 1 – Acacia Senegal; Grade 2 – Acacia Seyal)

  • Grade: Food, Pharmaceutical, or Industrial

  • Moisture Content: ≤15%

  • Impurity Level: ≤1%

  • Color: Light amber to pale brown (depending on grade)

  • Form: Whole tears/lumps or processed powder

  • Odor/Taste: Odorless, bland taste

  • Ash Content: ≤4%

  • Packaging:

    • 25kg or 50kg multi-wall kraft paper bags

    • Jumbo bags for bulk orders

    • Custom labeling and packaging available

  • Shelf Life: Up to 24 months if stored in cool, dry conditions

USES

  • Food Industry: Beverage emulsifier, candy and confectionery stabilizer, baking additive

  • Pharmaceuticals: Drug coating, syrup thickener, tablet binder

  • Cosmetics: Ingredient in lotions, creams, and make-up

  • Printing & Paints: Viscosity control agent

  • Textile & Ink: Thickening and suspending agent

MARKET DEMAND

Gum Arabic is in high demand across Europe, the USA, India, Japan, and the Middle East.

  • France & UK: For food-grade processing

  • India & Pakistan: For sweets and pharma

  • USA & Germany: For beverages, printing inks, and cosmetics

WHY CHOOSE OUR PRODUCT

At SIKADE-WASAG MULTI PURPOSE LIMITED, we offer premium Gum Arabic that is:

  • Carefully handpicked, cleaned, and graded

  • Meets EU, USFDA, and international standards

  • Available in both bulk and retail export sizes

  • Backed with COA (Certificate of Analysis) and phytosanitary documentation

We ensure consistency in quality, prompt delivery, and full traceability of our supply chain.

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