Malaysia: Cabbage Market Overview 2020

Cabbage Market Size in Malaysia

The revenue of the cabbage market in Malaysia amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, cabbage consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Cabbage consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Cabbage Production in Malaysia

In value terms, cabbage production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, cabbage production continues to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Cabbage production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Malaysia stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the cabbage yield continues to indicate an abrupt deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Cabbage yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of cabbage and other brassicas in Malaysia stood at X ha, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the cabbage harvested area continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached its maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2018, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Malaysia totaled X tonnes, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, cabbage exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, cabbage exports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of cabbage exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, cabbage exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, cabbage exports, however, continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, cabbage exports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of cabbage exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tonnes) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Malaysia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brunei Darussalam (X tonnes), ninefold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brunei Darussalam (+X% per year) and Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total cabbage exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brunei Darussalam ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brunei Darussalam (+X% per year) and Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for cabbage and other brassicas attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brunei Darussalam, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2018, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported into Malaysia amounted to X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cabbage imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, cabbage imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, cabbage imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, cabbage imports attained their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest cabbage supplier to Malaysia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cabbage imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tonnes), tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Indonesia (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cabbage to Malaysia, comprising X% of total cabbage imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Indonesia (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform