Malaysia: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian grain market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Malaysia

In value terms, grain production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Grain production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereal grains in Malaysia dropped to X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area in Malaysia reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the grain harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, grain exports from Malaysia rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brunei Darussalam (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Brunei Darussalam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), fourfold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brunei Darussalam totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In value terms, Brunei Darussalam ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brunei Darussalam stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, overseas purchases of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest grain supplier to Malaysia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal grains to Malaysia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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