Plantations Companies in Malaysia

Plantation companies in Malaysia are involved in the business of cultivating and harvesting trees for the production of timber and other forest products. The industry is a major contributor to the country’s economy, with the sector contributing around RM 23.4 billion (US$5.9 billion) to the GDP in 2016. The industry employs around 650,000 people, making it one of the largest employers in the country.

The plantation industry in Malaysia can be traced back to the British colonial era, when the British East India Company began cultivating rubber trees in the country in the late 19th century. The industry continued to grow in the early 20th century, with the establishment of several large plantations companies.

Today, there are over 4,000 plantation companies in Malaysia, with the majority of them being small and medium-sized enterprises. The top 10 plantation companies in the country account for around 60% of the total planted area. The industry is highly competitive, with companies striving to produce high-quality timber and other products to meet the demands of the global market.

The plantation industry in Malaysia is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, with the government’s commitment to increasing the planted area to 12 million hectares by 2025. This