Malaysia: Preserved Sweet Corn Market 2025

Preserved Sweet Corn Market Size in Malaysia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Malaysian preserved sweet corn market, when its value decreased by -3.3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Preserved sweet corn consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Sweet Corn Exports

Exports from Malaysia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sweet corn prepared or preserved decreased by -41.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 357%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved sweet corn exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 389%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Brunei Darussalam (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved sweet corn exports from Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brunei Darussalam (with a CAGR of +84.2%).

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X) and Brunei Darussalam ($X) constituted the largest markets for preserved sweet corn exported from Malaysia worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brunei Darussalam, with a CAGR of +70.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved sweet corn export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 50%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Papua New Guinea (-6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preserved Sweet Corn Imports

Imports into Malaysia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of sweet corn prepared or preserved decreased by -2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, preserved sweet corn imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved sweet corn to Malaysia, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved sweet corn imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.6% per year) and the United States (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sweet corn prepared or preserved to Malaysia, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.7% per year) and the United States (+1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved sweet corn import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 9.6%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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