Gum Arabic (HS 130120)
Gum Arabic (HS 130120) has 28,667 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jul 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Gum Arabic is WALMART INC, with 15,936 shipments, followed by NEXIRA INC and FIRST BIOTECH INC. The leading supplier is NEIMENGGU FUFENG BIOTECHNOLOGIES CO, with 1,457 shipments, followed by HANGZHOU GREATSTAR INDUSTRIAL CO and NEXIRA SAS. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/130120-gum-arabic
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Gum Arabic (HS 130120), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is HANGZHOU GREATSTAR INDUSTRIAL CO → WALMART INC with 1,387 shipments, followed by NEIMENGGU FUFENG BIOTECHNOLOGIES CO → FIRST BIOTECH INC (1,377) and NEXIRA SAS → NEXIRA INC (1,296).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| WALMART INC | 15,936 |
| NEXIRA INC | 2,408 |
| FIRST BIOTECH INC | 2,049 |
| RANTEC CORP | 542 |
| JUNGBUNZLAUER INC | 328 |
| DEOSEN USA | 267 |
| PFP INDUSTRIES LLC | 226 |
| INGREDION INCORPORATED | 224 |
| SEM MINERALS L P | 203 |
| CHIMIQUE INTERNATIONAL INC | 172 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEIMENGGU FUFENG BIOTECHNOLOGIES CO | 1,457 |
| HANGZHOU GREATSTAR INDUSTRIAL CO | 1,387 |
| NEXIRA SAS | 1,297 |
| NEXIRA | 1,158 |
| DANDEE HONG KONG HOLDINGS LIMITED | 700 |
| BESTWAY HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 624 |
| HUGFUN INTERNATIONAL HONGKONG LTD | 587 |
| NEIMENGGU FUFENG BIOTECHNOLOGIES CO LTD | 556 |
| DEOSEN BIOCHEMICAL ORDOS LTD | 448 |
| HINDUSTAN GUM & CHEMICALS LTD | 426 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 19,602 |
| INDIA | 2,586 |
| FRANCE | 2,547 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 723 |
| GERMANY | 570 |
| PAKISTAN | 459 |
| BELGIUM | 277 |
| N/A | 208 |
| SPAIN | 137 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 117 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 17,087 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 4,074 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 2,248 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 884 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 771 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 687 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 593 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 494 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 473 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 416 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 130120 — Gum Arabic. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 1301
Other six-digit codes in HS 1301: Lac, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Other (130190) | 2,126 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Gum Arabic
Who imports Gum Arabic (HS 130120)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Gum Arabic include WALMART INC, NEXIRA INC, FIRST BIOTECH INC, RANTEC CORP, and JUNGBUNZLAUER INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Gum Arabic?
WALMART INC is the largest U.S. importer of Gum Arabic (HS 130120), with 15,936 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Gum Arabic?
Leading suppliers shipping Gum Arabic (HS 130120) to the U.S. include NEIMENGGU FUFENG BIOTECHNOLOGIES CO, HANGZHOU GREATSTAR INDUSTRIAL CO, NEXIRA SAS, NEXIRA, and DANDEE HONG KONG HOLDINGS LIMITED.
How many U.S. shipments of Gum Arabic are there?
ImportDoor has 28,667 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 130120, spanning Jul 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Gum Arabic imported from?
Gum Arabic is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and FRANCE.
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