Apple juice market in Malaysia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unfermented apple juice in Malaysia underwent notable shifts between 2018 and 2023. After an initial decline from 4.7 million liters in 2018 to 4.1 million liters in 2019, consumption stabilized around 4.1 million liters in 2020. A recovery followed, with the market expanding to 4.4 million liters in 2021 and reaching a peak of 4.9 million liters in 2022.

This upward trajectory was abruptly reversed in 2023, when the market volume contracted by 31% to 3.4 million liters. The sharp drop was influenced by a combination of reduced imports and a significant increase in exports, which rose from 229 thousand liters in 2022 to 948 thousand liters in 2023. Domestic production remained relatively steady throughout the period, declining only slightly from 2.1 million liters to 2.1 million liters.

Production apple juice in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, K l

Top producers of apple juice, 2018-2021

World map of production of apple juice, 2018-2021

Apple juice production in Malaysia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production reached 2 240 thousand liters, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 255 thousand liters, which represented a 5.4% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Exports apple juice from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K l

The market for apple juice exports from Malaysia experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 187 thousand liters, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 476 thousand liters, representing a 7.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports reached 207 thousand liters, marking an 11.2% increase year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 87.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore and Australia were the dominant buyers of apple juice from Malaysia, together accounting for 84.2% of total exports in volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 204 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 286 thousand US dollars, with a 6.3-fold variation between these years. In 2021, exports amounted to 367 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant gain of 79.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 84.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore, Australia, and China were the primary buyers of apple juice from Malaysia in value terms. Singapore accounted for 51.3% of exports, Australia for 26.1%, and China for 8.0%, jointly representing 85.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021

Imports apple juice to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K l

After a two-year decline, apple juice imports into Malaysia increased. In 2021, imports totaled 2 342 thousand liters, showing a gain of 15.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 41.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 021 thousand liters, with the largest decline that year at 39.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, China, Singapore, and Australia were the main sources of apple juice imports into Malaysia in volume terms. China accounted for 44.0% of imports, Singapore for 22.4%, and Australia for 6.4%, together absorbing 72.8% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, apple juice imports into Malaysia in value terms increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 3 146 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a substantial rise of 19.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 36.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 642 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 38.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China, Singapore, and Australia continued to be the main suppliers of apple juice to Malaysia in value terms. China accounted for 43.6% of imports, Singapore for 11.6%, and Australia for 6.9%, jointly forming 62.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021