Malaysia: Mate Market 2025

Mate Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian mate market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a measured increase. Mate consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mate Production in Malaysia

In value terms, mate production shrank notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume decreased by -34.6%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average mate yield in Malaysia stood at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 mate production in Malaysia totaled less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mate Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, approx. X tons of mate were exported from Malaysia; declining by -49.5% against 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 296% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mate exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 356% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for mate exports from Malaysia, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, mate exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at +7.0%.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for mate exports from Malaysia, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at +5.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average mate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external 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 Singapore stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (-1.0%).

Mate Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, imports of mate into Malaysia soared to X tons, rising by 67% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mate imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main mate supplier to Malaysia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +57.5%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +58.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mate import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -40.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 115%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +16.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :