Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in Malaysia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Malaysia fluctuated. A decline to 47 080 t in 2019 coincided with reduced imports, as the country relies significantly on imported food items, including potato-based products, to meet domestic consumer demand. The market recovered to 52 618 t in 2020, a period when the COVID-19 pandemic caused external trade restrictions that disrupted supply chains and altered import flows and demand patterns.

After a dip to 49 829 t in 2021, the market expanded sharply to 58 649 t (valued at 77.9 million USD) in 2022. This growth was driven by global supply chain disruptions from the war in Ukraine and adverse weather in the US, which affected flour and potato availability, coupled with domestic food industry trends favoring convenience and healthier options that boosted demand. The upward trajectory continued into 2023, with the market reaching 62 323 t and 111.6 million USD, reflecting sustained demand and ongoing market adjustment to these factors.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia ranked 14th globally in the production volume of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets.

Top producers of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2018-2021

World map of production of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2018-2021

Malaysia's production of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 9 726 tonnes, marking a 7.9% decrease from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 3.5%, averaging an annual decline of 1.2%. The peak was in 2019, with 11 119 tonnes produced, representing the largest increase of 10.4% during this timeframe.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Malaysia's production value of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 12 583 thousand US dollars, a 16.9% reduction compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 819 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 37.6%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a 27.2% drop.

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

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed an unstable trend over the period. In 2021, Malaysia's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets amounted to 375 tonnes, a sharp decline of 54.9% from 2020. The lowest point was in 2021, while the peak was in 2019 at 863 tonnes, reflecting a 2.3-fold difference between these years. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a jump of 112.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore, the Netherlands, and India were the key partners for Malaysia's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in volume terms. Singapore accounted for 36.8% of exports, the Netherlands for 19.3%, and India for 16.8%, together making up 72.9% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

The export market experienced volatility throughout the timeframe. In 2021, the value of Malaysia's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets was 485 thousand US dollars, a 59.3% decrease from 2020. The minimum was in 2021, and the maximum in 2019 at 1 616 thousand US dollars, showing a 3.3-fold variation. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 165.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Singapore, India, and the Netherlands were the primary partners for Malaysia's exports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in value terms. Singapore contributed 32.3% of export value, India 22.1%, and the Netherlands 17.1%, collectively representing 71.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to Malaysia

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In 2021, Malaysia imported approximately 40 477 tonnes of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets, a gradual decrease of 5.6% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 5.8%, averaging an annual decline of 2.0%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 36 824 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 14.3%. The largest increase was in 2020, with a 16.5% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium consistently led in Malaysia's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets by volume. Germany accounted for 48.1% of imports, the Netherlands for 30.3%, and Belgium for 7.2%, together comprising 85.6% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

In 2021, Malaysia's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets totaled 51 554 thousand US dollars, a reduction of 2.4% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 50 412 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 5.5%. The largest increase was in 2020, with a 4.8% rise.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States remained the key partners for Malaysia's imports of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in value terms. Germany represented 44.8% of import value, the Netherlands 31.8%, and the United States 7.2%, together accounting for 83.8% of total import flows.

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

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