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Malaysia: Frozen Catfish Fillets Market 2021

Frozen Catfish Fillets Market Size in Malaysia

In 2020, the Malaysian frozen catfish fillets market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Production in Malaysia

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Frozen catfish fillets production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Exports

Exports from Malaysia

For the fourth year in a row, Malaysia recorded growth in overseas shipments of frozen catfish fillets, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets exports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for frozen catfish fillets exports from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), sixfold. Senegal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year) and Senegal (+X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen catfish fillets exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (+X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen catfish fillets export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. from 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Catfish Fillets Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2020, supplies from abroad of frozen catfish fillets decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen catfish fillets imports fell dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Vietnam (X tons) was the main frozen catfish fillets supplier to Malaysia, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen catfish fillets to Malaysia.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen catfish fillets import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. from 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Vietnam.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Vietnam amounted to +X% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen catfish fillets in the world?

China remains the largest frozen catfish fillets consuming country worldwide, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S., with a 7.9% share.

What are the largest producers of frozen catfish fillets in the world?

Vietnam remains the largest frozen catfish fillets producing country worldwide, accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, frozen catfish fillets production in Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. China ranked third in terms of total production with a 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen catfish fillets to Malaysia?

In value terms, Vietnam constituted the largest supplier of frozen catfish fillets to Malaysia.

What are the leading importers of frozen catfish fillets from Malaysia?

In value terms, Saudi Arabia emerged as the key foreign market for frozen catfish fillets exports from Malaysia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Senegal, with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 5.3% share.

What is the average export price for frozen catfish fillets in Malaysia?

The average frozen catfish fillets export price stood at $1,467 per ton in 2020, falling by -47.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen catfish fillets in Malaysia?

The average frozen catfish fillets import price stood at $3,179 per ton in 2020, leveling off at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen catfish fillets market in Malaysia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024