Malaysia: Plantain Market 2025

Plantain Market Size in Malaysia

After three years of decline, the Malaysian plantain market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. Plantain consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plantain Production in Malaysia

In value terms, plantain production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Plantain production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In 2022, the average yield of plantains in Malaysia stood at less than X kg per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed 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 plantains production in Malaysia stood at less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Plantain Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of plantains, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plantain exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The smallest decline of X% was in 2019. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brunei Darussalam (X tons) was the main destination for plantain exports from Malaysia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plantain exports to Brunei Darussalam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brunei Darussalam totaled X%.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plantain export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 a decrease of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plantain Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2020, purchases abroad of plantains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plantain imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2020. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Indonesia (X tons) was the main plantain supplier to Malaysia, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia stood at X%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plantains to Malaysia.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average plantain import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2020, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Indonesia amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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