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Sudanese Gum Arabic (Hashab & Talha) — Export Supply

Gum arabic is the dried natural exudate of acacia trees. Sudan produces about 70% of the world's supply.

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Overview

Gum arabic is the dried natural exudate of acacia trees. Sudan produces about 70% of the world's supply. Two types dominate: Hashab, from Senegalia (Acacia) senegal, a pale, high-quality gum prized by the food and beverage industry; and Talha, from Vachellia (Acacia) seyal, a darker, more brittle gum used in confectionery, printing and industrial applications.

Gum is hand-collected as 'tears', then cleaned, graded and exported raw, kibbled or as spray-dried powder.

Main markets: France, USA, UK, Germany, India, China — beverage, confectionery, pharmaceutical and printing industries.

Types, grades & specifications

Typical specifications; exact parameters are confirmed per lot on the quotation, inspection report and certificate of analysis.

Type 1 of 4 · 🇸🇩 Sudan

Hashab — Hand-Picked Selected (HPS)

Large, clean, pale-amber tears hand-sorted for the highest purity; the premium Kordofan grade for beverage emulsions.

Sample: $4.40/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Botanical	Senegalia (Acacia) senegal
Form	whole tears, hand-picked
Moisture	≤ 15%
Total ash	≤ 4%
Acid-insoluble matter	≤ 0.5%
Optical rotation	−26° to −34°
Colour	pale amber
Standard	JECFA / FCC / E414

Type 2 of 4 · 🇸🇩 Sudan

Hashab — Cleaned & Sifted / Kibbled

Machine-cleaned and sifted hashab, whole or kibbled (broken) for faster dissolving.

Sample: $3.90/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Moisture	≤ 15%
Foreign matter	≤ 1%
Kibbled size	2–8 mm
Uses	food, pharma, beverages

Type 3 of 4 · 🇸🇩 Sudan

Talha (Acacia seyal) — Cleaned

Darker, brittle gum with positive optical rotation for confectionery, printing, textiles and industrial uses.

Sample: $2.70/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Botanical	Vachellia (Acacia) seyal
Moisture	≤ 15%
Optical rotation	+30° to +60°
Colour	amber to brown

Type 4 of 4 · 🇸🇩 Sudan

Spray-Dried Gum Arabic Powder

Purified, pasteurised and spray-dried powder for beverage emulsions and encapsulation.

Sample: $7.50/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Particle size	80–120 mesh
Moisture	≤ 10%
Microbiology	TPC ≤ 1,000 cfu/g; E. coli absent
Packing	25 kg bags

Producing regions in Sudan

Region	Notes
North & South Kordofan (El Obeid)	Classic Kordofan hashab — the benchmark grade.
Darfur	Hashab and talha.
Gedaref, Blue Nile, Sennar, White Nile	Talha and hashab; nearer Port Sudan.

Season

Tapping October–November; collection November–May.

Packaging

50 kg PP or jute bags
Powder: 25 kg multiwall bags or fibre drums

Export routes

Sea: Port Sudan (SDPZU) — main export port; Suakin for livestock
Port Sudan → Jeddah: 1–2 days (Red Sea); → Mombasa, Europe and Asia by transhipment
Air: Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU)

Documents

Export registration & bank export form (EX)
Certificate of Origin (COMESA / general)
Phytosanitary certificate
SSMO quality certificate
Veterinary health certificate (livestock & meat)
Fumigation certificate (where required)

HS codes: 1301.20 (gum arabic)

Every Sudan transaction is screened against UN, US (OFAC), EU and UK sanctions lists, including entities linked to the parties in the current conflict. We do not trade Sudanese gold because of the high risk of conflict financing. Payment channels and logistics are agreed before contract.

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