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Fibreboard market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Malaysian fibreboard market volume expanded from 692 thousand cubic meters in 2018 to 1 332 thousand cubic meters in 2021, supported by stable domestic production and reduced exports, which increased local supply. This growth coincided with rising construction and furniture manufacturing demand across the Asia‑Pacific region.

After a contraction to 1 204 thousand cubic meters in 2022, the market recovered to 1 305 thousand cubic meters in 2023. During this period, environmental regulations and consumer preference for sustainable materials began influencing product specifications and manufacturing practices in the industry.

By 2025, the market environment was shaped by the expansion of production facilities in neighbouring countries, regulatory changes promoting local sourcing, and a continued shift toward eco‑friendly fibreboard products, reinforcing Malaysia's integration into regional supply chains.

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 m³
  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 m³
  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 m³
  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 m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 fibreboard in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Malaysia ranked 13th globally in fibreboard production from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of fibreboard, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fibreboard, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Malaysia produced 1,560 K m³ of fibreboard, showing no significant year-on-year change. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2019 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Fibreboard production in Malaysia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 622.9 M $ US, up 17.6% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 36.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	9.4%	17.6%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fibreboard from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K m³

Fibreboard export volumes from Malaysia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume amounted to 417 K m³, down 18.1% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 58.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 25.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.6%)	(38.2%)	(18.1%)	(25.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia's fibreboard exports in volume were dispersed across many countries. Japan (20.7% of exports), the United Arab Emirates (11.6%), and Vietnam (6.3%) together accounted for just 38.7% of total flows, with the remaining 61.3% spread among a wide range of other destinations.

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, M $ US

Fibreboard export values from Malaysia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 166.6 M $ US, down 3.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 43.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	(32.5%)	(3.7%)	(17.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia's fibreboard exports in value terms were spread across many countries. Japan (28.4% of exports), the United Arab Emirates (8.4%), and Pakistan (6.5%) jointly accounted for only 43.4% of total flows.

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 fibreboard to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K m³

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes dropped to a minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, a 2.1-fold shift. In 2021, Malaysia's fibreboard imports totalled 190 K m³, down 22.8% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 275 K m³, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 106.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	106.3%	(10.6%)	(22.8%)	12.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand and China were the dominant sources for Malaysia's fibreboard imports in volume, jointly accounting for 81.5% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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, M $ US

In 2021, Malaysia imported fibreboard valued at 56.5 M $ US, down 20.1% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 35.4 M $ US, while the maximum was in 2020 at 56.5 M $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 59.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	59.4%	(20.1%)	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand (51.4% of imports), China (21.3%), and Indonesia (8.8%) were the main sources for Malaysia's fibreboard imports in value terms, together accounting for 81.5% of total 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