Wheat bran, sharps and residues market in Malaysia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for wheat bran, sharps and residues in Malaysia showed a clear downward trend from 2018 to 2021, contracting from 420.3 thousand tons to 346.6 thousand tons. This was followed by a robust recovery phase, with the market growing to 397.1 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 439.7 thousand tons in 2023, ending the period above its starting point.

The market's initial contraction was paralleled by a significant decline in domestic production, which fell from 301.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 238.0 thousand tons in 2021. Concurrently, import volumes decreased from 131.8 thousand tons to 115.1 thousand tons over the same three years. The subsequent expansion from 2021 was driven by a sharp rebound in production, which surged to 346.9 thousand tons in 2023, while imports also rose to 106.9 thousand tons that year.

Production wheat bran, sharps and residues in Malaysia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of wheat bran, sharps and residues, 2018-2021

World map of production of wheat bran, sharps and residues, 2018-2021

Malaysia's production of wheat bran, sharps, and residues has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 238.0 K t, marking a 15.0% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 0.0%.

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

Exports wheat bran, sharps and residues from Malaysia

Exports in kind, K t

Malaysia's exports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues have dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume stood at 6.5 K t, which is 29.3% lower than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 49.9%, with a CAGR of -20.6%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 19.0 K t, while the largest decline happened in 2020 with a 52.1% drop. The largest increase was also in 2019, at 47.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Vietnam, and Brunei Darussalam consistently served as the main destinations for Malaysia's exports in kind. China accounted for 47.8% of exports, Vietnam for 26.1%, and Brunei Darussalam for 11.1%. Together, these three countries made up 84.9% 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

Malaysia's export value of wheat bran, sharps, and residues has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 1 554 K $ US, down 33.7% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 50.7%, with an annualized rate of -21.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 642 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 35.7% decrease. The largest increase was also in 2019, at 15.6%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, China, Vietnam, and Brunei Darussalam remained the key partners for Malaysia's exports in value terms. China held a 44.6% share, Vietnam 22.7%, and Brunei Darussalam 19.4%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 86.7% 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 wheat bran, sharps and residues to Malaysia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Malaysia's imports of wheat bran, sharps, and residues increased in 2021. Import volume reached 115.1 K t, showing a robust rise of 14.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 12.7%, with a CAGR of -4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 100.4 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 20.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong were the top suppliers of wheat bran, sharps, and residues to Malaysia. Japan accounted for 57.1% of imports in kind, Singapore for 14.6%, and Hong Kong for 9.5%. Together, these three sources represented 81.3% of total imports.

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

Following a two-year fall, Malaysia's import value of wheat bran, sharps, and residues increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 37 836 K $ US, marking a 25.6% gain year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 3.1%, with an annualized rate of -1.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 30 120 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 21.4%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong remained the key partners for Malaysia's imports in value terms. Japan held a 61.3% share, Singapore 12.8%, and Hong Kong 9.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 83.3% 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