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Malaysia - Multichip Integrated Circuits: Memories - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Malaysia: Memories Market 2025

Memories Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian memories market declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -12.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Memories Production in Malaysia

In value terms, memories production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 1,077%. Memories production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Memories Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, shipments abroad of multichip integrated circuits: memories increased by 73% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded measured growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, memories exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 132% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X units), the Philippines (X units) and Hong Kong SAR (X units) were the main destinations of memories exports from Malaysia, together comprising 66% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +63.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for multichip integrated circuits: memories exports from Malaysia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore stood at +19.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+33.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+21.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average memories export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -15.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 71%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Philippines (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (+42.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Memories Imports

Imports into Malaysia

Memories imports into Malaysia soared to X units in 2021, picking up by 26% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, memories imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), Singapore (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) were the main suppliers of memories imports to Malaysia, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest memories suppliers to Malaysia were Singapore ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports.

Japan, with a CAGR of +34.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 memories import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 38%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for multichip integrated circuits: memories in the world?

The country with the largest volume of memories consumption was Hong Kong SAR, accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, memories consumption in Hong Kong SAR exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France, with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of multichip integrated circuits: memories in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Hong Kong SAR, South Korea and Japan, with a combined 57% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of multichip integrated circuits: memories to Malaysia?

In value terms, the largest memories suppliers to Malaysia were Singapore, Japan and China, together comprising 81% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of multichip integrated circuits: memories from Malaysia?

In value terms, Singapore remains the key foreign market for memories exports from Malaysia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR, with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan Chinese), with an 8.8% share.

What is the average export price for multichip integrated circuits: memories in Malaysia?

The average memories export price stood at $2 per unit in 2021, rising by 4.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for multichip integrated circuits: memories in Malaysia?

In 2021, the average memories import price amounted to $2.6 per unit, reducing by -7.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the memories 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 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 26113023 - Multichip integrated circuits: memories
Prodcom 26113027 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): dynamic random-access memories (D-RAMs)
Prodcom 26113034 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): static random-access memories (S-RAMs), including cache random-access memories (cache-RAMs)
Prodcom 26113054 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): UV erasable, programmable, read only memories (EPROMs)
Prodcom 26113065 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): electrically erasable, programmable, read only memories (E.PROMs), including flash E.PROMs
Prodcom 26113067 - Electronic integrated circuits (excluding multichip circuits): other memories

Country coverage:

Malaysia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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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