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Sudan and Gum Arabic: A Historical and Economic Relationship
???? What is Gum Arabic?
Gum Arabic is a natural substance extracted from the Hashab tree (Acacia Senegal) and the Talh tree (Acacia Seyal), both species of the acacia tree. It is widely used in various industries, including:
• Food industry (as a stabilizer and emulsifier)
• Pharmaceuticals (for medicinal and digestive purposes)
• Cosmetics
• Ink and paint production
???? Sudan: The World's Largest Producer of Gum Arabic
✅ Key Facts:
• Sudan accounts for more than 70% of the global production of gum arabic.
• It is primarily produced in the states of Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Nile.
• Gum arabic is one of Sudan’s most important non-oil exports and a vital source of income for farmers and the national economy.
???? The Gum Arabic Belt in Sudan
The so-called "Gum Arabic Belt" stretches for about 500 kilometers from east to west, providing an ideal environment for the growth of Hashab and Talh trees.
???? Economic Importance
• Provides a livelihood for nearly 5 million Sudanese.
• Considered a strategic commodity and a source of foreign currency.
• Included in Sudan’s economic reform and export diversification plans.
⚠️ Challenges Facing the Gum Arabic Industry in Sudan
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Climate change and drought.
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Armed conflicts in production areas.
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Lack of investment in value chain development.
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Reliance on exporting raw gum without local processing.
???? Initiatives to Improve the Sector
• Providing farmers with training and modern techniques.
• Encouraging gum-processing industries within Sudan.
• Tree-planting projects involving Hashab trees as part of desertification control efforts.
The Types We Offer
There are two main types of Arabic gum:
Type One:
Hashab Gum, scientifically known as Acacia Senegal, which is commercially recognized as Grade One (First Grade).
Type Two:
Talha Gum, scientifically known as Acacia Seyal, which is commercially recognized as Grade Two (Second Grade).
Arabian Gum Company Ltd. offers four types of Arabic gum in a raw refined form, with the possibility of grinding and processing it into a fine mechanical powder, based on our valued customers' requests.
Product Specification Sheet
Company growth rate
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We are committed to the highest standards of quality.
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Success partners in all countries around the world.
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We are working on our products to improve their quality.
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Our Location on the Map
The company has established storage facilities along the Gum Arabic Belt in Sudan, with warehouses located in Nyala, El Obeid, En Nahud, El Gedaref, Ed Damazin, Khartoum, and Port Sudan. It also has branches throughout all areas of the belt within Sudan.
The company owns three factories in Sudan, located in Khartoum, Port Sudan, and Sennar (Singa). Each factory includes specialized laboratories, storage facilities, agricultural plots, and research units. Additionally, the company has branches outside Sudan.
The company has shown great interest in the producers by involving them as shareholders, supporting their development and the improvement of their production areas for decades, and providing them with training. As part of its social responsibility, the company has also contributed to the development of production areas by providing access to water, education, and healthcare.
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