Malaysia Agribusiness Sector Report 2024-2025

The agriculture sector's contribution to Malaysia's gross domestic product in 2023 came to 6.36%. Agriculture, fisheries and forestry employed 10.8% of the domestic labour force in 2023. Palm oil, rubber, cocoa and timber products accounted for roughly half of the sector's output, with tropical fruits and rice also contributing significantly. Malaysia is the second largest producer and exporter of palm oil in the world, behind Indonesia. As no additional land is available for palm oil productions, any increase in national output must come from yield and productivity upgrades. In addition to having a significant presence in Indonesia, Malaysian palm oil companies have invested in palm oil refineries in key export markets such as Europe, India, China and the US. Many of Malaysia's largest and most successful businesses are palm oil plantation enterprises in which the government holds a stake. Poultry meat is the major source of protein in Malaysian people's diet. The poultry and swine industries are relatively robust and advanced. Rice is a fundamental food in Malaysia, but the country covers roughly 30% of domestic rice demand through imports. Malaysia has relatively robust agricultural research capabilities, particularly in the palm oil industry. The government of Malaysia subsidises rice production through supported prices, subsidies for inputs and subsidies for consumers. Although the Ministry of Agriculture invests in and supports other segments, virtually all significant new agricultural investments go to palm oil plantations.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Crop farming" sector for Malaysia. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Crop farming" sector in Malaysia
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Malaysia
• Ascertain Malaysia’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Malaysia.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors