Malaysia: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Malaysia

The Malaysian market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -7.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Malaysia

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Malaysia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -2.3% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 173% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Brunei Darussalam (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Malaysia, with a combined 69% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Oman, the United States, China and Australia, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +58.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Singapore ($X) and Oman ($X) were the largest markets for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exported from Malaysia worldwide, together comprising 69% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +49.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 45%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 Oman (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -22.3% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports to Malaysia, together comprising 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Tunisia, Hong Kong SAR and Japan, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +161.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined 71% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Australia, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR, Bangladesh and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +178.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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