Malaysia: Tomato Market Overview 2021

Tomato Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian tomato market soared to $X in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted significant 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, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Tomato Production in Malaysia

In value terms, tomato production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average tomato yield in Malaysia expanded significantly to X tonnes per ha, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The tomato yield peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain 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.

The tomato harvested area in Malaysia rose slightly to X ha in 2020, growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. from 2014 to 2020, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2020, shipments abroad of tomatoes decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after ten years of growth. In general, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports contracted to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tonnes) was the main destination for tomato exports from Malaysia, accounting for 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), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Thailand (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, 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: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, 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

In 2020, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, 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

In 2020, overseas purchases of tomatoes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2014 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2014 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Thailand (X tonnes) constituted the largest tomato supplier 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), sixfold. China (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, 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 China (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Malaysia were Viet Nam ($X), Thailand ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Viet Nam saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 tomato import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tomatoes in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of tomato consumption was China (65M tonnes), accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, tomato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (20M tonnes), threefold. Turkey (13M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.8% share.

What are the largest producers of tomatoes in the world?

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China (66M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of tomato production, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (20M tonnes), threefold. Turkey (13M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tomatoes to Malaysia?

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In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Malaysia were Viet Nam ($327K), Thailand ($301K) and China ($72K), together comprising 71% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of tomatoes from Malaysia?

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In value terms, Singapore ($24M) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Malaysia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($1.3M), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Brunei Darussalam, with a 1.2% share.

What is the average export price for tomatoes in Malaysia?

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The average tomato export price stood at $695 per tonne in 2020, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tomatoes in Malaysia?

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In 2020, the average tomato import price amounted to $669 per tonne, falling by -52.6% against the previous year.