Natural gums (balata, chicle) production in Brazil
In 1990 Brazil produced 870 t of natural gums (balata, chicle), the 2nd largest in the world (3.64% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 78%. The record was 14,607 t in 1971.
- Production, 1990
- 870 t
- World rank
- 2 of 3
- 10-year change
- −78%
- Record
- 14,607 t
- 1971
Natural gums (balata, chicle) in Brazil, 1961–1990 (tonnes)
Brazil compared with the world, 1990
- Share of world total
- 3.6%
- 39.6% in 1980
- 10-year change
- −78%
- world +142%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of natural gums (balata, chicle)
Share of the world total; Brazil is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 870 | −31% |
| 1989 | 1,254 | −1.4% |
| 1988 | 1,272 | −31% |
| 1987 | 1,841 | −46% |
| 1986 | 3,400 | +20% |
| 1985 | 2,843 | −46% |
| 1984 | 5,254 | −4.1% |
| 1983 | 5,481 | −10% |
| 1982 | 6,103 | +55% |
| 1981 | 3,943 | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 3,909 | −35% |
| 1979 | 5,991 | −6.6% |
| 1978 | 6,413 | +18% |
| 1977 | 5,450 | −25% |
| 1976 | 7,296 | +78% |
| 1975 | 4,109 | −14% |
| 1974 | 4,764 | +14% |
| 1973 | 4,174 | −30% |
| 1972 | 6,000 | −59% |
| 1971 | 14,607 | +149% |
| 1970 | 5,857 | +44% |
| 1969 | 4,080 | −4.6% |
| 1968 | 4,278 | −33% |
| 1967 | 6,395 | +29% |
| 1966 | 4,964 | −29% |
| 1965 | 7,000 | +40% |
| 1964 | 5,000 | +25% |
| 1963 | 4,000 | −33% |
| 1962 | 6,000 | −29% |
| 1961 | 8,500 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of natural gums (balata, chicle) in Brazil?
Brazil produced 870 t in 1990, 3.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Brazil rank in the world for production of natural gums (balata, chicle)?
Brazil ranked 2nd of 3 countries in 1990. The largest producer was Mexico with 94.4% of the world total.
How has the production of natural gums (balata, chicle) in Brazil changed?
It fell by 78% between 1980 and 1990, compared with +142% for the world. The record was 14,607 t in 1971.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.