Malaysia: Grapefruit Market Overview 2021

Grapefruit Market Size in Malaysia

In 2019, the Malaysian grapefruit market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Grapefruit consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

Grapefruit Production in Malaysia

In value terms, grapefruit production shrank to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Grapefruit production peaked at $X in 2018, and then fell in the following year.

In 2019, the average yield of grapefruits in Malaysia fell to X tonnes per ha, waning by -X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The grapefruit yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2018, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the grapefruit harvested area in Malaysia reached X ha, increasing by X% compared with 2018 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a deep slump. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of grapefruits were exported from Malaysia; which is down by -X% on 2018 figures. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grapefruit exports fell to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brunei Darussalam (+X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of grapefruits, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. In general, imports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, grapefruit imports contracted sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grapefruit imports to Malaysia, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Cyprus, Taiwan (Chinese) and Thailand, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Turkey ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest grapefruit suppliers to Malaysia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Cyprus, Thailand and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (Chinese) (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, grapefruit import price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapefruits in the world?

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China (9.8M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of grapefruit consumption, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Viet Nam (695K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (507K tonnes), with a 3.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapefruits in the world?

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China (9.9M tonnes) remains the largest grapefruit producing country worldwide, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Viet Nam (698K tonnes), more than tenfold. The U.S. (512K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of grapefruits to Malaysia?

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In value terms, South Africa ($556K), Turkey ($381K) and China ($104K) were the largest grapefruit suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Cyprus, Thailand and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 13%.

What are the leading importers of grapefruits from Malaysia?

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In value terms, Singapore ($2.6M) remains the key foreign market for grapefruit exports from Malaysia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($131K), with a 4.7% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for grapefruits in Malaysia?

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In 2019, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $1,087 per tonne, which is down by -3.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapefruits in Malaysia?

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The average grapefruit import price stood at $809 per tonne in 2019, rising by 4.8% against the previous year.