Malaysia: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian citrus fruit market rose notably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Malaysia

In value terms, citrus fruit production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Malaysia shrank slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, citrus fruit yield increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in Malaysia expanded slightly to X ha, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Malaysia, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Malaysia were Singapore ($X), Thailand ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Singapore (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into Malaysia; surging by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), China (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Malaysia, together comprising X% of total imports. Vietnam, the United States, Australia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Malaysia, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States, Australia, Vietnam and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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