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Malaysia: Tomato Market Overview 2021
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Tomato Market Size in Malaysia
In 2019, the Malaysian tomato market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.
Tomato Production in Malaysia
In value terms, tomato production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw strong 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, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The average yield of tomatoes in Malaysia expanded remarkably to X tonnes per ha in 2019, picking up by X% against 2018 figures. Overall, the yield posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the 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 2019, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Malaysia expanded to X ha, surging by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the tomato harvested area remained at a lower figure.
Tomato Exports
Exports from Malaysia
In 2019, shipments abroad of tomatoes decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third consecutive year after ten years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.
In value terms, tomato exports reduced to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.
Exports by Country
Singapore (X tonnes) was the main destination for tomato exports from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brunei Darussalam (X tonnes), more than tenfold.
From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +X%.
In value terms, Singapore ($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 Brunei Darussalam ($X), with a X% share of total exports.
From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to +X%.
Export Prices by Country
The average tomato export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Brunei Darussalam amounted to $X per tonne.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brunei Darussalam.
Tomato Imports
Imports into Malaysia
In 2019, approx. X tonnes of tomatoes were imported into Malaysia; with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, tomato imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2019. In general, imports recorded a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2019, Thailand (X tonnes) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Malaysia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Viet Nam (X tonnes), sixfold. The U.S. (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.
From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Viet Nam (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).
In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Malaysia were Thailand ($X), Viet Nam ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Viet Nam (+X% per year) recorded 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 tomato import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion 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, tomato import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Viet Nam ($X per tonne), while the price for Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, 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 tomatoes in the world?+
The country with the largest volume of tomato consumption was China (64M tonnes), accounting for 34% of total volume. Moreover, tomato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (20M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (14M tonnes), with a 7.5% share.
What are the largest producers of tomatoes in the world?+
China (65M tonnes) remains the largest tomato producing country worldwide, accounting for 34% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (21M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (12M tonnes), with a 6.6% share.
What are the leading suppliers of tomatoes to Malaysia?+
In value terms, the largest tomato suppliers to Malaysia were Thailand ($381K), Viet Nam ($312K) and the U.S. ($68K), together accounting for 76% of total imports.
What are the leading importers of tomatoes from Malaysia?+
In value terms, Singapore ($27M) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from Malaysia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brunei Darussalam ($959K), with a 3.3% share of total exports.
What is the average export price for tomatoes in Malaysia?+
The average tomato export price stood at $659 per tonne in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year.
What is the average import price for tomatoes in Malaysia?+
The average tomato import price stood at $545 per tonne in 2019, rising by 20% against the previous year.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tomato market in Malaysia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
The Largest Destinations for Exports
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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