Malaysia: Register Book Market 2025

Register Book Market Size in Malaysia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Malaysian register book market, when its value decreased by -4.1% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. Register book consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Register Book Production in Malaysia

In value terms, register book production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Register Book Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of registers, account books, order books and receipt books, when their volume increased by 4.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, register book exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 9.9%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for register book exports from Malaysia, with a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, register book exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Australia (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-5.4% per year) and Australia (-7.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for registers, account books, order books and receipt books exports from Malaysia, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-5.2% per year) and Singapore (-13.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average register book export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Australia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Register Book Imports

Imports into Malaysia

Register book imports into Malaysia reduced to X tons in 2022, dropping by -8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, register book imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) was the main supplier of register book to Malaysia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Myanmar stood at +1,584.3%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of registers, account books, order books and receipt books to Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Myanmar stood at +794.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average register book import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, register book import price increased by +15.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 72%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +9.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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