HTL – Associaton of German import wholesalers of resin, turpentine oil and paint raw materials

Industry

Gum arabic and other natural gums are obtained from tree resins and imported from the countries of origin by the specialised companies of this association. These gums are indispensable additives for the food industries, where they are used as emulsifiers, thickeners and stabilizers. They are also used as auxiliary substances in the production of pharmaceuticals or in the animal feed sector. In some cases, further industrial processing also takes place. For example, the imported gum arabic is processed in spray towers for further industrial use, for example in the food sector. The companies also import and supply other substances required in the food industry such as guar gum or rosin for various technical applications.