Malaysia: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Malaysia

After three years of growth, the Malaysian orange market decreased by -7.6% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Orange Production in Malaysia

In value terms, orange production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average orange yield in Malaysia shrank slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange yield decreased by +0.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the average orange yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the orange harvested area in Malaysia reached X ha, surging by 4.6% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The orange harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Orange Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, orange exports from Malaysia dropped significantly to X tons, which is down by -16.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 204% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, orange exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 204% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for orange exports from Malaysia, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, orange exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bangladesh (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand amounted to +34.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+49.6% per year) and Bangladesh (+49.5% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the key foreign market for oranges exports from Malaysia, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Thailand totaled +34.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+46.5% per year) and Bangladesh (+52.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average orange export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, imports of oranges into Malaysia contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -8.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, orange imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 30%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest orange supplier to Malaysia, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, orange imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa amounted to +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+9.2% per year) and the United States (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest orange suppliers to Malaysia, together accounting for 80% of total imports. Australia, China, Spain and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded 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

The average orange import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($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 (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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