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Treenuts market in Malaysia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In physical terms, the treenuts market volume in Malaysia grew from 267.1 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 304.9 thousand tons in 2020, representing a 14% increase over two years. The market then adjusted, with volume declining to 274.0 thousand tons in 2021 and further to 260.9 thousand tons in 2022, before recovering to 296.8 thousand tons in 2023, indicating ongoing volatility in supply or demand.

In value terms, the market showed sustained growth until 2021, rising from 129.7 million USD in 2018 to 154.3 million USD in 2021. However, the market value dropped to 138.3 million USD in 2022 and stabilized at 136.2 million USD in 2023, suggesting a shift in pricing or consumption patterns despite the physical volume recovery.

Domestic production remained stable at 16-17 thousand tons annually throughout the period. Imports, which form the largest component of market volume, fluctuated between 275.6 and 313.1 thousand tons, while exports varied from 21.8 to 37.8 thousand tons, collectively driving the net market volume changes.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of treenuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of treenuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Malaysia's treenuts production has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 16 692 tonnes of treenuts, representing a 1.0% year-over-year rise. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	1.0%	1.0%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, treenuts production in Malaysia rebounded. In 2021, the output was valued at 15 259 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual increase of 6.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 26.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 14 302 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with an 18.7% decline.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.7%)	(15.0%)	6.7%	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports treenuts from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K t

Treenuts exports from Malaysia have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Malaysia exported 28.0 thousand tonnes of treenuts, reflecting a substantial 16.6% year-over-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 12.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 21.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.5%)	10.5%	16.6%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore, Pakistan, and Turkey were the leading destinations for Malaysia's treenuts exports in volume terms. Singapore accounted for 34.8% of exports, Pakistan for 19.6%, and Turkey for 8.4%, together making up 62.8% of total export 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, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, treenuts exports from Malaysia increased. In 2021, Malaysia exported 25.6 million US dollars worth of treenuts, marking a solid 23.2% year-over-year rise. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 20.8 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 29.2% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.2%)	(7.0%)	23.2%	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure for Malaysia's treenuts exports in value terms was fragmented from 2018 to 2021. Pakistan accounted for 17.6% of exports, Singapore for 15.5%, and China for 11.2%, together representing 44.3% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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 treenuts to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K t

Following a two-year increase, treenuts imports into Malaysia declined. In 2021, imports reached 285.4 thousand tonnes, down by 8.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 3.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 312.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	10.9%	(8.7%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia remained the nearly exclusive supplier of treenuts to Malaysia, accounting for 92.9% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Malaysia's treenuts imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 164.6 million US dollars, marking a significant 12.0% gain over the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	4.3%	12.0%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia, the United States, and India were the main sources for Malaysia's treenuts imports in value terms. Indonesia accounted for 42.4% of imports, the United States for 22.4%, and India for 7.6%, together making up 72.4% of total import 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