Malaysia: Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian non-cellular polyethylene film market was estimated at $X in 2021, surging by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -13.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Production in Malaysia

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, exports of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip from Malaysia stood at X tons, picking up by 11% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Australia (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyethylene film exports from Malaysia, together comprising 54% of total exports. Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, New Zealand, China, the United States and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +38.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Australia ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-cellular polyethylene film exported from Malaysia worldwide, together comprising 49% of total exports. Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China, New Zealand, the Philippines, the United States and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +39.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polyethylene film export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Cellular Polyethylene Film Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -10.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyethylene film imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 35%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyethylene film to Malaysia, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polyethylene film imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +20.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+25.9% per year) and the United States (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyethylene films, sheets, foil and strip to Malaysia, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+12.8% per year) and Singapore (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cellular polyethylene film import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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