Edible brassicas market in Malaysia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for edible brassicas in Malaysia saw initial stabilization from 2018 to 2020, with volume dipping slightly to 295.2 thousand tons in 2019 before recovering to 307.9 thousand tons in 2020. During this period, the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) introduced licensing for vegetable production and marketing, which helped formalize the sector. In 2020, supply disruptions led to price increases of 10–20%, yet import volumes rose, indicating resilient demand that supported market growth.

From 2021 onward, the market expanded steadily, reaching 380.9 thousand tons by 2023. Stable vegetable prices in 2021, despite monsoon weather, encouraged consistent consumption. The following year saw the entry of new urban farming models, such as rooftop gardens in shopping malls and direct farm-to-consumer subscriptions, which improved access to fresh produce and stimulated demand. By 2023, village-level initiatives offering affordable vegetables at fixed prices further stabilized supply, contributing to the market's sustained growth.

Production edible brassicas in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2018-2021

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2018-2021

Malaysia's production of edible brassicas grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 91 389 tonnes, marking a 13.3% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 13.3%, with an average 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% during this timeframe.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The value of edible brassicas production in Malaysia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 53 006 thousand US dollars, representing a 19.4% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 39.3%, translating to an annualized rate of 11.7%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K t

Malaysia's exports of edible brassicas in volume terms expanded for the second straight year. In 2021, exports reached 18.7 thousand tonnes, showing a solid 13.3% gain over 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 16.1 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore was the primary destination for Malaysia's edible brassicas exports in volume terms, absorbing 95.8% of the total.

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, M $ US

Malaysia's edible brassicas exports in value terms grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 10.9 million US dollars, reflecting a strong 19.3% increase from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value rose by 41%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Singapore remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Malaysia's edible brassicas exports in value terms, accounting for 96.1% of the total.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K t

Malaysia's imports of edible brassicas in volume terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 247.4 thousand tonnes, indicating a 1.5% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 4.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 231.9 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 1.8%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 5.1% gain.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China was the main supplier of edible brassicas to Malaysia in volume terms, providing 87.8% of total imports, while other partners held relatively modest shares.

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, M $ US

Malaysia's imports of edible brassicas in value terms rose for the second year running. In 2021, imports stood at 174.3 million US dollars, which is 19.3% higher year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 27.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 123.3 million US dollars, which also recorded the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, imports of edible brassicas to Malaysia in value terms were highly concentrated on China, which accounted for 93.0% of total flows.

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

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