From 2013 to 2023, the import of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Copolymers to Malaysia has shown fluctuations with significant peaks and troughs. The volume in 2023 was nearly 94 million kilograms. There have been substantial changes year-on-year, with an observable negative trend during earlier years (-9.06% in 2013 and -19.72% in 2015) followed by recovery in subsequent years, particularly noticeable in 2017 with a 27.82% increase. The most notable surge was in 2018, reflecting a 77.68% increase. The last two years have seen moderate growth, 2.49% in 2023, reflecting a deceleration compared to earlier spikes.
From 2024 onwards, forecast data suggests a steady annual growth in ABS copolymer imports to Malaysia, with a CAGR of 1.9% leading to a forecasted volume of approximately 105.69 million kilograms by 2028. The average growth rate over the next five years is anticipated to be 9.87% cumulatively.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of global economic conditions on trade, technological advancements in the ABS copolymer industry, and Malaysia's domestic demand driven by automotive and electronics sectors. Monitoring these factors can provide insights into maintaining or altering strategic import decisions.
