Malaysia: Pulses Market Overview 2021

Pulses Market Size in Malaysia

In 2019, the Malaysian pulses market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Malaysia

For the fourth year in a row, Malaysia recorded decline in overseas shipments of pulses, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports declined to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tonnes) was the main destination for pulses exports from Malaysia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the U.S. (X tonnes), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Indonesia (-X% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, 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: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Indonesia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Singapore ($X per tonne) and Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the U.S. ($X per tonne) and the UK ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of pulses were imported into Malaysia; waning by -X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports contracted to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tonnes), Australia (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Ukraine, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Australia ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest pulses suppliers to Malaysia, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average pulses import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, 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 pulses in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of pulses consumption was India (29M tonnes), accounting for 31% of total volume. Moreover, pulses consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China (6.8M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Myanmar (5.7M tonnes), with a 5.9% share.

What are the largest producers of pulses in the world?

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India (24M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of pulses production, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, pulses production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (7.5M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Myanmar (6.9M tonnes), with a 7.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of pulses to Malaysia?

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In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Malaysia were Ukraine ($7.6M), Australia ($6.4M) and India ($4.3M), with a combined 31% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of pulses from Malaysia?

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In value terms, Singapore ($1.5M) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Malaysia, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($124K), with a 3.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 3.4% share.

What is the average export price for pulses in Malaysia?

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In 2019, the average pulses export price amounted to $1,140 per tonne, increasing by 19% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pulses in Malaysia?

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In 2019, the average pulses import price amounted to $648 per tonne, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year.