Malaysia: Market for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Malaysia

The Malaysian market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reached $X in 2022, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in Malaysia

In value terms, production of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics were exported from Malaysia; remaining constant against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from Malaysia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Myanmar totaled +113.7%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exports from Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Myanmar stood at +107.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +5.3% per year.

Imports of Non-Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics decreased by -3.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Malaysia, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X tons), fivefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+0.0% per year) and the United States (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics to Malaysia, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (-6.2% per year) and Japan (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform