Malaysia: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Malaysia

The revenue of the vegetable market in Malaysia amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable consumption continues to indicate a strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Malaysia

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were produced in Malaysia; declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total output indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable production decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable production reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Vegetable output in Malaysia indicated a strong increase, which was largely conditioned by a prominent expansion of the harvested area and a moderate increase in yield figures.

Average yield of vegetables in Malaysia amounted to X ton per ha in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Malaysia vegetable yield peaked of X ton per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, vegetable harvested area in Malaysia stood at X ha, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached its maximum of X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports from Malaysia

Vegetable exports from Malaysia stood at X tons in 2017, remaining constant against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, the total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable exports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. Malaysia exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Vegetable Exports by Country from Malaysia

The Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of vegetables in 2017. France (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by the U.S. (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India, Egypt and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , China (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Malaysia

The vegetable export price in Malaysia stood at $X per ton in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable export price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Malaysia export price peaked of $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into Malaysia

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Malaysia; picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, the total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Imports by Country into Malaysia

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key importers of vegetables, together making up X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.S. decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Malaysia

The vegetable import price in Malaysia stood at $X per ton in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Malaysia import price peaked of $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the U.S. (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform