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Non coniferous wood fuel market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-coniferous wood fuel in Malaysia saw a steady contraction from 2018 to 2021, with volume falling from 1 749 thousand m³ to 1 348 thousand m³ and value declining from $109.0 million to $90.2 million.

A reversal occurred from 2022, as market volume stabilized and then grew to 1 652 thousand m³ in 2023, with value rising to $134.9 million. This expansion coincided with the implementation of the National Timber Industry Strategic Plan (NTISP) 2021-2025, which targeted significant growth in export and domestic market value by emphasizing Malaysian wood quality and authenticity. A concurrent sharp reduction in exports to 630 thousand m³ in 2023 made more production available for local consumption, further supporting market size growth.

Later in the period, the industry responded to new U.S. tariffs on wood exports by diversifying export markets and focusing on product quality. Operational costs were also affected by changes in domestic fuel prices and subsidies in 2025, while increased demand from the construction and furniture sectors exerted upward pressure on raw material prices.

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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  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 non coniferous wood fuel in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Top producers of non coniferous wood fuel, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non coniferous wood fuel, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Malaysia's production of non-coniferous wood fuel has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 2 347 K m³, marking a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 4.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	(1.5%)	(1.4%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of growth, Malaysia's production of non-coniferous wood fuel in value terms declined. In 2021, the output was valued at 157.0 M $ US, representing a minor drop of 0.6% from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 158.0 M $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	1.5%	(0.6%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous wood fuel from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K m³

Malaysia's exports of non-coniferous wood fuel in volume have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volumes reached 999.5 K m³, up by 6.5% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 41.3%, averaging an annual increase of 12.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.8%	2.2%	6.5%	12.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Japan and China were the clear leaders in Malaysia's export partner structure for non-coniferous wood fuel in volume, with other countries making up the remainder.

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 exports of non-coniferous wood fuel in value have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 66 849 K $ US, rising by 7.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports surged by 54.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.8%	5.3%	7.3%	15.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan and China dominated Malaysia's export destinations for non-coniferous wood fuel in value terms, jointly accounting for 87.8% of total exports, while smaller markets shared the remaining portion.

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 non coniferous wood fuel to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K m³

Malaysia's imports of non-coniferous wood fuel in volume have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 0.3 K m³, a sharp decline of 61.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports dropped by 83.5%, with an average annual decrease of 45.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.8%)	(31.7%)	(61.1%)	(45.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Japan, Germany, and India were the top contributors to Malaysia's imports of non-coniferous wood fuel in volume. Japan accounted for 51.3%, Germany for 19.4%, and India for 12.8%, together making up 83.5% of total imports.

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 non-coniferous wood fuel in value have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 109 K $ US, down by 38.6% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports plummeted by 95%, averaging an annual decline of 63.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.6%)	(78.9%)	(38.6%)	(63.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Japan was the leading source for Malaysia's imports of non-coniferous wood fuel in value terms, holding 70.7% of the total, with the rest distributed among various smaller markets.

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