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Broken rice market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the broken rice market in Malaysia experienced moderate fluctuations. Production remained relatively stable, while imports dipped in 2019 due to inflationary pressures on basic goods and adjustments to food subsidy policies. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted import logistics and raised costs, but also spurred the launch of the subsidized Local White Rice (BPT) program, which aimed to stabilize prices and support domestic consumption.

Market volume surged dramatically from 2021 to 2022, reaching over 60 000 tons. This growth was primarily driven by a sharp increase in imports, which more than tripled compared to 2020. Key factors included export restrictions by India, which tightened global supply and raised import prices, and a deepening domestic supply crisis. Malaysia's rice self-sufficiency ratio fell to 62.6%, forcing greater reliance on international markets. The government responded with enhanced subsidized BPT sales and stricter enforcement of the Paddy and Rice Control Act to combat label fraud and repackaging.

In 2023, the market contracted sharply to around 32 500 tons, as imports plummeted by nearly 80%. India's continued export bans kept import prices high, while new regulations prohibiting the mixing of local and imported rice, along with tightened labeling requirements under Act 522, significantly constrained import flows. Looking ahead, imports partially recovered in 2024 following a reduction in global prices and the renewed subsidized BPT scheme, but regulatory efforts to ensure origin labeling and prevent shortages continued to shape trade dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malaysia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production broken rice in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of broken rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of broken rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Malaysia's broken rice production saw a two-year improvement before declining. In 2021, production reached 25 487 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 25 726 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	7.8%	(0.9%)	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports broken rice from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Malaysia's broken rice exports totaled 472 tonnes, representing a substantial increase of 835.6% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	835.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia and Thailand were the dominant destinations for Malaysia's broken rice exports in volume terms, together accounting for 90.3% of total flows, while other countries had smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Malaysia's broken rice export value reached 190 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 711.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	711.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, Indonesia accounted for 72.2% of Malaysia's total broken rice export value, with the remaining share distributed among a diverse group of smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports broken rice to Malaysia

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 9 978 tonnes, then surged to their maximum in 2021 at 22 937 tonnes, representing a 2.3-fold fluctuation between these years. The 2021 figure indicates a dramatic increase of 113.6% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.5%)	7.6%	113.6%	26.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Pakistan (39.4% of import volume), Vietnam (22.2%), and Myanmar (17.5%) were the primary suppliers of broken rice to Malaysia, together accounting for 79.1% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import values fluctuated significantly, with the lowest point recorded in 2019 at 1 031 thousand US dollars and the peak reached in 2021 at 8 400 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.1-fold difference. The 2021 value shows a gain of 250.8% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.4%)	132.3%	250.8%	89.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, Pakistan (66.9% of import value), Myanmar (12.9%), and Vietnam (8.4%) emerged as the main sources for Malaysia's broken rice imports in value terms, together representing 88.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io