Malaysia: Ginger Market 2025

Ginger Market Size in Malaysia

In 2022, the Malaysian ginger market decreased by -42.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced curtailment. Ginger consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ginger Production in Malaysia

In value terms, ginger production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 92%. Ginger production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of ginger in Malaysia expanded sharply to X tons per ha, growing by 5.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ginger yield decreased by -18.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 30%. The ginger yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of ginger production in Malaysia rose notably to X ha, increasing by 11% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 17%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the ginger harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Ginger Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, shipments abroad of ginger increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ginger exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 173% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) and Brunei Darussalam (X tons) were the main destinations of ginger exports from Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brunei Darussalam (with a CAGR of +11.5%).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for ginger exports from Malaysia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brunei Darussalam ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to +12.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ginger export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ginger export price decreased by -26.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 57% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+31.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ginger Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, approx. X tons of ginger were imported into Malaysia; dropping by -33% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ginger imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) was the main ginger supplier to Malaysia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Myanmar stood at +147.0%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ginger to Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Myanmar amounted to +104.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average ginger import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -30.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +2.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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