Malaysia: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian meat and poultry market rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Meat and poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Meat And Poultry Production in Malaysia

In value terms, meat and poultry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Meat and poultry production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average meat and poultry yield in Malaysia stood at X kg per head, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. The yield figure 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The meat and poultry yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Malaysia amounted to X heads, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of meat and poultry exported from Malaysia declined modestly to X tons, remaining stable against the previous year. The total export volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Timor-Leste (X tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Brunei Darussalam, Japan, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat and poultry exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brunei Darussalam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Brunei Darussalam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat and poultry imports to Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Brazil, Spain, New Zealand and the Netherlands 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 Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Australia ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest meat and poultry suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total imports. New Zealand, Brazil, China, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 meat and poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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