Malaysia: Grapefruit Market 2025

Grapefruit Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian grapefruit market declined modestly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.4% against 2020 indices. Grapefruit consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Production in Malaysia

In value terms, grapefruit production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average grapefruit yield in Malaysia fell to X tons per ha, waning by -2.8% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average grapefruit yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly 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 grapefruit harvested area in Malaysia expanded slightly to X ha, surging by 3.5% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 4.9%. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, approx. X tons of grapefruits were exported from Malaysia; remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -2.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 28%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Malaysia, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, grapefruit exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore totaled +5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+17.6% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+96.2% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for grapefruits exports from Malaysia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore totaled +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+15.1% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+115.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam ($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 Brunei Darussalam (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of grapefruits, when their volume decreased by -7.5% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of grapefruit imports to Malaysia, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +33.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grapefruit suppliers to Malaysia were China ($X), South Africa ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +43.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -6.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($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 (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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