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Feldspar market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Malaysia's feldspar market volume contracted sharply from 519 thousand tons in 2018 to 146 thousand tons in 2020, driven by a steep decline in domestic production and falling imports. A recovery began in 2021, with the market expanding to 185 thousand tons and further to 232 thousand tons by 2022 as production increased by 28% that year.

In 2022, the Malaysian government maintained retail price ceilings for RON95 petrol and diesel to shield consumers from global oil price increases. This policy indirectly reduced transportation and logistics costs for the feldspar industry, supporting the rebound in domestic output and market volume.

Subsequent import data for potash feldspar, a key segment, signals strengthening market activity. Imports surged by 78% between October 2023 and September 2024 compared to the prior period, and grew 60% year-on-year as of September 2024, reflecting increased demand from a broadening base of local buyers.

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, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
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, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
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 feldspar in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Malaysia ranked as the 19th largest producer of feldspar globally.

Top producers of feldspar, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of feldspar, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, feldspar production in Malaysia rebounded in 2021. The country produced 168.6 K t of feldspar that year, marking a significant increase of 16.7% compared to 2020. However, over the entire 2018-2021 period, production fell by 59.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -25.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 144.5 K t, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 41.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.8%)	(40.1%)	16.7%	(25.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports feldspar from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for feldspar from Malaysia exhibited notable volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2019 at 88.6 K t, then fell to their lowest point in 2021 at 30.9 K t, representing a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, shipments abroad decreased by 41.0% compared to 2020. The most substantial increase was recorded in 2019, with a surge of 101.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	101.9%	(40.9%)	(41.0%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia's export structure in volume terms was heavily concentrated on Bangladesh, which accounted for 80.4% of total flows. Other trading partners made up the remaining share.

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 feldspar exports reached 6 263 K $ US, representing a 20.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 58.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 15.7%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 56.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	56.5%	(15.7%)	20.4%	16.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the primary buyers of Malaysian feldspar in value terms were Bangladesh (51.0% of exports), Japan (14.4%), and Thailand (9.2%). Together, these three countries accounted for 74.6% of total export value.

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 feldspar to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K t

Malaysia's imports of feldspar declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, with a total of 30.9 K t imported, marking a 12.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 68%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -31.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.9%)	(15.5%)	(12.1%)	(31.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, India (30.3% of imports in volume), Thailand (30.1%), and China (22.5%) consistently led as the main sources of feldspar imports to Malaysia. Collectively, these three countries represented 82.9% of total import flows.

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

After a two-year decline, the value of feldspar imports to Malaysia increased in 2021, totaling 7 350 K $ US, which was 29.0% higher than the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 19.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5 698 K $ US, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a decline of 30.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.9%)	(9.8%)	29.0%	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Turkey (32.9% of imports in value), India (30.1%), and China (17.4%) were the main sources of feldspar imports to Malaysia, together accounting for 80.3% of total import value.

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