Malaysia: Tomato Market Overview 2020

Tomato Market Size in Malaysia

The revenue of the tomato market in Malaysia amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato consumption continues to indicate extraordinary growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Tomato Production in Malaysia

In value terms, tomato production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, tomato production continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average tomato yield in Malaysia totaled X tonne per ha, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato yield continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Malaysia amounted to X ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato harvested area continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the tomato harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of tomatoes were exported from Malaysia; remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, tomato exports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, tomato exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tonnes) was the main destination for tomato exports from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), threefold.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the tomato export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Malaysia

Tomato imports into Malaysia totaled X tonnes in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, tomato imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, tomato imports continue to indicate a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Thailand (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Malaysia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Viet Nam (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Viet Nam (-X% per year) and Pakistan (+X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Malaysia, comprising X% of total tomato imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Viet Nam (-X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the tomato import price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for tomatoes attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2017 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for tomatoes remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Pakistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform