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Tomato market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh tomato market in Malaysia recorded a volume of 157.6 thousand tons in 2018, the same year that saw the launch of the Malaysia Best quality labeling initiative for both local and export markets. However, volume fell to 134.5 thousand tons in 2019. The market rebounded to 155.3 thousand tons in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumption toward home cooking and greenhouse technology allowed for more consistent production. A further slight increase to 157.1 thousand tons followed in 2021.

Consumer demand for higher quality and safer food continued to shape the market, contributing to growth to 164.6 thousand tons in 2022, with producers focusing on improved packaging and harvesting at optimal maturity. In 2023, despite strong demand, supply shortages led to a reduction in volume to 161.0 thousand tons.

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 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 tomato in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of tomato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Malaysia produced 186.7 thousand tons of tomatoes, marking a slight decline of 2.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 6.4%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 176.5 thousand tons. That year also saw the largest decline of 11.5%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2020 with an 8.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.5%)	8.8%	(2.8%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of tomato production in Malaysia reached 130.3 million US dollars, down 2.6% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 2.3%, averaging a 0.8% annual decline. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 116.3 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 133.7 million US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 12.7% decrease, and the most significant increase was in 2020 with a 14.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	14.9%	(2.6%)	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Malaysia

Exports in kind, t

Tomato exports from Malaysia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume stood at 36 458 tons, showing a modest decrease of 5.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 21.8%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 7.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	(12.4%)	(5.0%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore dominated Malaysia's tomato exports in volume, accounting for 84.8% of total shipments, while other markets played a more limited role.

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

Tomato exports from Malaysia declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value totaled 25 444 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gradual decrease of 4.8% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports dropped by 18.3%, averaging a 6.5% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	(7.5%)	(4.8%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Singapore was the primary buyer of Malaysian tomatoes, taking 83.6% of total export value, with other partners holding relatively smaller shares.

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 tomato to Malaysia

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Import volumes varied significantly, with a 4.3-fold difference between the low in 2020 and the high in 2021. In 2021, Malaysia's tomato imports reached 6 845 tons, showing a dramatic increase of 330.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 590 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 61.7% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.7%)	(13.6%)	330.5%	12.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand accounted for 72.6% of Malaysia's tomato imports by volume, with the remainder distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values peaked in 2021 and bottomed in 2019, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, foreign tomato supplies to Malaysia amounted to 2 883 thousand US dollars, marking an increase of 183.6% versus the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 007 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 56.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(56.9%)	0.9%	183.6%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Thailand (40.1% of import value), Australia (15.6%), and Vietnam (15.4%) remained the main suppliers of tomatoes to Malaysia, collectively forming 71.1% of total imports by 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