HS Code:
Ester gums, classified under HS Code 3806.30, are resin acids and rosin derivatives used primarily as tackifiers in adhesives, chewing gum bases, and coatings. These products are derived from natural resins and are critical in industries requiring adhesive and binding properties. Ester gums are valued for their compatibility with various polymers and their ability to enhance product stability and texture.
Total Trade Volume
USD 150 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-US TTIP provisions)
Rising demand in adhesive industries
Increased production and export from resin-rich countries like Brazil and the US due to growth in packaging and construction sectors.
2021-2022
Shift towards bio-based materials
Growing preference for sustainable and eco-friendly ester gums, boosting innovation in production processes.
2020-2022
Fluctuating raw material prices
Price volatility of natural resins affecting cost structures and trade margins, particularly for smaller exporters.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter guidelines on the use of chemical additives in ester gums to ensure safety in food contact applications.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing trade volumes from non-compliant regions.
A new phase of trade negotiations between the US and China included reduced tariffs on chemical derivatives, including ester gums.
January 2023
Expected to boost trade volumes between the two largest markets for ester gums, benefiting exporters on both sides.
Brazil revised export subsidies for resin-based products to encourage domestic processing, impacting raw ester gum exports.
October 2022
Short-term decline in export volumes as the country focuses on value-added products.