The US import market of Guar Gum has entered the year 2026 with the calm increase of 0.73% after the volatile final quarter of year 2025. The market of Guar Gum has normalized in January as the buyers and sellers have adjusted to predictable trade conditions and stable supply availability. The turbulent previous quarter has encouraged the US importers of Guar Gum to strengthen their inventory position towards the year-end. The maintained buffer stocks have shaped the early market behaviour of the new year 2026 which also market the start of new quarter. The procurement in January has shifted from urgency driven purchases to a more measured and strategic replenishment due to sufficient stock availability. The change in buyer behaviour has helped cool volatility and limit price fluctuations even after the steady demand from food, pharmaceuticals and personal care sectors. The stakeholders of Guar Gum should track logistics indicators and remain alert to policy changes which can quickly alter the import volumes.
