The demand for vegetables in Malaysia is projected to remain relatively stable over the upcoming years. In 2024, the forecasted demand is 2.14 million metric tons. This value is expected to remain constant in 2025, with a slight decrease to 2.13 million metric tons in 2026 and 2027, followed by a further marginal decline to 2.12 million metric tons in 2028. This minor downward trend indicates a very small year-on-year variation.
Looking at the trends over the last two years, the demand has shown no significant changes. However, when observed over a longer period, the average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately a slight decline, indicating a very stable yet slightly decreasing demand.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in consumer preferences toward healthier diets, which may stabilize or increase demand. Additionally, factors such as economic conditions, domestic agricultural production capacity, import policies, and climate variability could impact vegetable demand.
