Natural gums (balata, chicle) production in Guyana
In 1990 Guyana produced 480 t of natural gums (balata, chicle), the 3rd largest in the world (2.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.1%. The record was 480 t in 1989.
The 1990 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 1990
- 480 t
- World rank
- 3 of 3
- 10-year change
- +9.1%
- Record
- 480 t
- 1989
Natural gums (balata, chicle) in Guyana, 1961–1990 (tonnes)
Guyana compared with the world, 1990
- Share of world total
- 2.0%
- 4.5% in 1980
- 10-year change
- +9.1%
- world +142%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of natural gums (balata, chicle)
Share of the world total; Guyana is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 480 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 480 | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 460 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 460 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 460 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 460 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 460 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 450 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 450 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 440 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 440 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 430 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 430 | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 420 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 420 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 410 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 400 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 400 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 400 | +14% |
| 1971 | 350 | +15% |
| 1970 | 305 | +14% |
| 1969 | 267 | +24% |
| 1968 | 216 | −43% |
| 1967 | 380 | +19% |
| 1966 | 320 | −5.9% |
| 1965 | 340 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 340 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 340 | −5.6% |
| 1962 | 360 | +13% |
| 1961 | 320 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of natural gums (balata, chicle) in Guyana?
Guyana produced 480 t in 1990, 2.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Guyana rank in the world for production of natural gums (balata, chicle)?
Guyana ranked 3rd 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 Guyana changed?
It rose by 9.1% between 1980 and 1990, compared with +142% for the world. The record was 480 t in 1989.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 1990 figure for Guyana is estimated by FAO. 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.