Guar Rate in Pakistan | July 2025
Today Guar Rate in Pakistan is between PKR 80 and PKR 120 per 1 kg which varies with quality and region. Farmers and traders keep a close eye on the guar seed price charts as they change every day.
In Pakistan’s dynamic agricultural landscape, guar—also known as cluster beans or gawar phali—holds a crucial place. Grown mainly in arid regions, guar is an incredibly versatile crop used in food, industry, and cosmetics. Its increasing global demand, especially for guar gum, has significantly impacted the guar rate in Pakistan. This article explores the guar growing season, price trends, market factors, and government policies affecting the guar crop in Pakistan.
| City | Guar Price (PKR/kg) |
|---|---|
| Karachi | 95 – 105 |
| Lahore | 100 – 110 |
| Islamabad | 105 – 115 |
| Faisalabad | 98 – 108 |
| Multan | 90 – 100 |
| Hyderabad | 88 – 98 |
| Quetta | 105 – 115 |
| Peshawar | 100 – 110 |
| Sukkur | 85 – 95 |
| Bahawalpur | 92 – 102 |
What is Guar (Cluster Beans)?
Guar or cluster beans is a legume grown mostly for its seeds. It does well in arid regions and has high drought resistance. Guar is called gawar or gawar phali in local dialects. Besides the industrial purposes of extracting the seeds, the guar pods are consumed as vegetables.
Other regional names include:
- Kothavarangai (Tamil): Known for kothavarangai benefits in the reduction of cholesterol and helping in digestion.
- Seeni avarakkai (Tamil): Sweet flat beans translation, though often mistaken for cluster beans.
Guar Growing Season in Pakistan
The growing period of guar starts from May to July with the harvest coming in October to November. This crop does well in sandy soils and moderate rainfall. Sindh, Punjab, and southwestern Balochistan are the leading guar growing areas in Pakistan.
Ideal Conditions for Guar Plant Growth
- Soil: well-drained sandy and loamy soils.
- Temperature: 25°C to 35°C
- Rainfall: 300 – 500 mm annually
- Irrigation: Limited—guar is drought tolerant
The shift by farmers is likely attributed to low-water usage, increasing demand, and steady prices of guar seeds in the market.
Uses of Guar and Its Economic Importance
1. Food Consumption
Guar pods are consumed as a vegetable in Pakistan and India. Dishes using gawar phali are considered nutritious and rich in fiber.
2. Industrial Use
The guar seed is processed into guar gum, used in:
- Food thickening agents
- Pharmaceuticals
- Oil drilling fluids
- Cosmetics
3. Medicinal Benefits
Regional names like kothavarangai and seeni avarakkai in English refer to its medicinal value:
- Reduces cholesterol
- Controls blood sugar
- Aids in digestion
Government Policies and Support
The Pakistani government has taken several initiatives to support guar farmers:
- Establishing price support mechanisms to stabilize the guar seed price in Pakistan
- Subsidies on certified guar seed
- Promotion of guar in the vegetables price list today
- Encouraging guar cultivation in water-scarce areas
Conclusion
The guar price in Pakistan is particularly sensitive for both cultivators and marketers. Given its unique advantages like having a wide growing season, low irrigation requirements, and multifaceted applications, the guar crop is highly beneficial. It is important for Pakistan to maximize production and improve supporting policies for smallholder farmers and also improve the pricing system as well, especially due to shifting hands towards the entire guar value chain.
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