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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the volume of the fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Malaysia grew consistently from 81.5 thousand tons to 124.7 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by broader growth in domestic tropical fruit production, driven by increased cultivated land area and higher productivity, which raised overall supply. Simultaneously, the expansion of the food processing industry, particularly in regions like Penang, boosted demand for spices and seasoning ingredients, including capsicum, as a key input for manufactured foods.

China's position as the leading supplier of fresh fruits to Malaysia, accounting for 29% of imports in 2021, ensured a steady flow of produce onto the market, contributing to its volume growth. In 2023, the entry of major global companies into the Malaysian fruit sector with innovative offerings signaled heightened competition and potential investments that can influence consumer preferences and market development for related products like capsicum.

The market's value followed a more volatile path, declining in 2019 before recovering strongly to reach $96.8 million by 2023. Trade dynamics showed rising import volumes throughout the period, which, alongside stable export levels, steadily increased the net availability of these fruits for Malaysian consumers.

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, 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, 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 capsicum and pimenta fruits in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Malaysia's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 36 403 tonnes, marking a 28.8% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 49%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 14.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.1%	2.3%	28.8%	14.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Malaysia's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 40 563 thousand US dollars, representing a 28.5% increase from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 49.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 14.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.6%	0.7%	28.5%	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Malaysia's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits reached 6 966 tonnes, a 19.3% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 8.1%, with an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 5 840 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 14.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(14.0%)	19.3%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Singapore was the primary destination for Malaysia's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports, consistently accounting for 93.9% of total exports in volume.

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 exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits amounted to 7 762 thousand US dollars, a 19.0% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 6 521 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 15.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	(15.3%)	19.0%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export pattern in value terms showed a strong reliance on Singapore, which absorbed 93.9% 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 capsicum and pimenta fruits to Malaysia

Imports in kind, t

Malaysia's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 76 522 tonnes, reflecting a strong gain of 10.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 20.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	1.4%	10.9%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Thailand was the leading source for Malaysia's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in volume, holding an 89.5% share of total imports, while other markets accounted for the remainder.

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 imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 41 399 thousand US dollars, showing an uptick of 12.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 36 056 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 28.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.7%)	2.4%	12.2%	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand accounted for 73.6% of Malaysia's total imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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