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Spinach market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled spinach in Malaysia expanded rapidly from 64 thousand tons in 2018 to 111 thousand tons in 2020, an increase of over 70%. This surge was supported by a parallel rise in domestic production, which grew from 72 thousand tons to 119 thousand tons during the same two-year period.

Following the sharp growth in 2020, the market's pace of expansion slowed significantly. Volume increased only marginally from 115 thousand tons in 2021 to 118 thousand tons in 2023, indicating a phase of consolidation and stabilization at a higher level.

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. 4.2. 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 t
  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 t
  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 t
  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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 spinach in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Malaysia ranked as the 11th largest producer of spinach from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of spinach, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of spinach, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Malaysia's spinach production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 123.2 thousand tonnes of spinach, marking a gradual increase of 3.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 70.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 19.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	53.0%	3.6%	19.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while the highest stood at 62 602 thousand US dollars in 2020, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.1 times. In 2021, the output of spinach was valued at 59 076 thousand US dollars in Malaysia, which is 5.6% lower than in 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 80.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.7%	80.4%	(5.6%)	25.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

Malaysia exported 9 905 tonnes of spinach in 2021, representing a robust year-on-year uptick of 12.2%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 7.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 8 827 tonnes, with the largest decline of 7.0% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(7.0%)	12.2%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore almost entirely determined the geographical structure of Malaysia's spinach exports in kind, accounting for 99.8% of total flows.

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 cross-border shipments of spinach increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 4 748 thousand US dollars, marking a small rise of 2.2% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 25.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	9.7%	2.2%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Singapore was the key and nearly sole market for Malaysia's spinach exports in value terms, accounting for 99.4% 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 spinach to Malaysia

Imports in kind, t

Malaysia's spinach imports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 1 274 tonnes, corresponding to an abrupt gain of 42.9% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 99%, equating to an annualized rate of 25.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.5%	15.5%	42.9%	25.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of imports in kind was strongly focused on China, which held a share of 70.3% of total flows, with other partners accounting for the remaining volume.

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 spinach imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 3 575 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt gain of 52.6% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 112.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 28.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.3%	21.5%	52.6%	28.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the country structure of imports in value terms was strongly concentrated on China and Australia, which together accounted for 95.0% of total flows, with other partners forming a residual portion.

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