Mucilages and thickeners, derived from locust beans and seeds HS 1302.32

Mucilages and thickeners, derived from locust beans and seeds or guar seeds

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$951k
Beyond the US C$452k ▼57% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Australia 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Australia C$433k of mucilages and thickeners, derived from locust beans and seeds ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$138M of mucilages and thickeners, derived from locust beans and seeds a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. China

China imports ~C$92M of mucilages and thickeners, derived from locust beans and seeds a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Funding route for food, drink and agri products is AgriMarketing, Market Diversification for SMEs (AAFC), not CanExport. AAFC pays up to 70% of eligible costs; the intake opened February 13, 2026 and stays open to September 30, 2030, or until the $75M is committed.

  2. 2

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Australia, Germany and China. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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