T3 · Product exporter position

Malaysia exports of Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm (HS 391990)

See where Malaysia stands in plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter MYSHS6 391990Latest year 2024Declining

Latest exports

$168.0MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

127Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-5.7%Annualized change

Destination HHI

840Destination concentration

Weighted share

4.5%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Malaysia in Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 391990. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$168.0M
Current 2024 exports$167.5M
Three-year average$167.6M
Historical peak$279.1M

Market position

Active destinations127
Destination HHI840
Weighted share4.5%
Share change+0.4 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-5.7%
Volatility1
Maximum drawdown70.8%
TrendDeclining
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterMalaysiaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$168.0MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$167.5MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-5.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+0.4%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationIDNDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share16.8%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration840HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+0.4 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes14.5%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Malaysia sell plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

Destination observations are not available.

Price intelligence

How does Malaysia's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Maldives: $2.6M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Georgia: $14.3 / ton.

Median price

$6.8K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Malaysia and HS 391990 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$96.8M+37.3%102
2011$115.9M+19.7%105
2012$100.7M-13.1%111
2013$131.1M+30.2%117
2014$160.0M+22%122
2015$134.5M-16%116
2016$150.9M+12.2%128
2017$164.1M+8.8%124
2018$169.1M+3%108
2019$164.0M-3%122
2020$157.3M-4.1%114
2021$199.6M+26.9%110
2022$188.8M-5.4%117
2023$146.6M-22.3%132
2024$167.5M+14.2%127

Exporter context

Malaysia economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 391990.

Malaysia has reported exports of $378.1B and a trade balance of $59.8B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 136.1% trade openness, 23.7% investment, and 1,080 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Malaysia plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

Compare this exporter with buyer markets, corridors, and the product overview before making a commercial decision.