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Cabbages market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in Malaysia experienced fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2021, starting at 241.8 thousand tons in 2018, dipping to 235.8 thousand tons in 2019, then recovering to 248.3 thousand tons in 2020 and reaching 262.5 thousand tons in 2021. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, declining to $89.9 million in 2019 before rising sharply to $131.9 million in 2021.

A significant expansion occurred in 2022, with market volume jumping to 305.1 thousand tons. This surge was driven by the government's implementation of a complete technology package to boost lowland cabbage productivity, alongside price controls on imported round cabbage during festive seasons to stabilize supply. In 2023, volume growth continued to 317.6 thousand tons, although the market value dropped to $131.8 million, reflecting changing price 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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, K 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, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 cabbages in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Malaysia's cabbage production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 91 389 tonnes of cabbages, marking a significant 13.3% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 79 472 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	1.5%	13.3%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Malaysia's cabbage production value has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 50 912 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 24.3% increase over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value grew by 39.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.0%	5.8%	24.3%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K t

Malaysia's cabbage exports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 16.4 thousand tonnes, showing a modest 6.8% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 15.1 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	1.5%	6.8%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore was the primary and nearly exclusive market for Malaysia's cabbage exports in volume terms, accounting for 96.1% of total flows.

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

Malaysia's cabbage export value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 9 109 thousand US dollars, up by 17.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 31.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.0%	5.8%	17.1%	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Singapore remained the almost exclusive buyer of Malaysian cabbages in value terms, holding a 96.8% share of total exports.

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 cabbages to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K t

Malaysia's cabbage imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported approximately 187.5 thousand tonnes of cabbages, representing a slight 2.5% advance compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 6.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 171.4 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 2.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 6.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	6.7%	2.5%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China dominated Malaysia's cabbage import structure in volume terms, accounting for 84.5% of total flows, while other markets held comparatively modest shares.

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

Malaysia's cabbage import value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 90 080 thousand US dollars, marking a 24.3% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 33%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 58 579 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 13.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.5%)	23.7%	24.3%	10.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, China accounted for 89.6% of Malaysia's total cabbage import value, with the remaining flows distributed across multiple smaller partners.

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