What it is
Powder milled from the endosperm (split) of guar seed. It thickens food, and is used in oil and shale-gas drilling, textile printing, paper and explosives.
Refined guar splitsFood grade and industrial (fast/slow hydration) powderGuar korma and churi (by-products for cattle feed)
Where India produces it
Where imports come from
None in practice: India grows 80% of the world's guar and exports about 90% of the guar gum it processes (4,74,519 MT worth US$ 550.12 million in FY25).
- Italy — US$ 1.73 million of imports under HS 130232 in 2025-26.
- Philippines — US$ 1.28 million of imports under HS 130232 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Exporters of guar gum register with APEDA (RCMC).
- Food-grade guar gum must meet FSSAI food-additive standards.
Storage and handling
Store powder in lined bags in a dry godown; it absorbs moisture and lumps.
Businesses that use it
Textile Printing (Screen Printing on Fabric) →Saree Dyeing and Printing →Ice Cream Making Unit →