Located in Southeast Asia and consisting of two main regions—Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia—the country of Malaysia exported goods valued at US$375.8 billion worldwide in 2025.

This export total represents a 25.6% increase compared with $299.3 billion recorded in 2021, highlighting the country's growing role in global trade. On a year-over-year basis, Malaysian export revenues also climbed 13.9% from $330 billion in 2024, indicating strong demand for the nation's products.

Based on the average exchange rate in 2025, the Malaysian ringgit strengthened 6.7% against the US dollar compared with 2024. As a result, Malaysian goods priced in US dollars became slightly more expensive for international buyers paying in American currency.

Malaysia holds a strong global position in several specialized exports. It is a leading supplier of vulcanized rubber clothing and accessories, and it ranks among the world's major exporters of palm oil, solar power semiconductors, and electronic integrated circuits.

Major Markets for Malaysian Exports

According to the most recent trade statistics, 78.2% of Malaysia's exported products were purchased by importers in the following countries and territories:

· Singapore (15.5%)

· United States (14.5%)

· China (11.8%)

· Hong Kong (6%)

· Taiwan (5.5%)

· Japan (4.7%)

· Thailand (4%)

· Vietnam (3.4%)

· South Korea (3.28%)

· India (3.26%)

· Indonesia (3.19%)

· Australia (3%)

From a regional perspective, Asian economies received the majority of Malaysian exports, accounting for 67.6% of total shipments. Buyers in North America purchased 16.8%, while Europe represented 9.1% of export sales.

Smaller shares of exports were directed to Oceania (3.6%), mainly Australia and New Zealand, followed by Africa (2.1%) and Latin America (0.7%), excluding Mexico but including Caribbean markets.

With a national population of approximately 33.9 million people, Malaysia's 2025 export total translates to about $11,100 in exported goods per resident, exceeding the $9,850 per-capita figure recorded in 2024.

Malaysia's Top 10 Export Categories

The following product groups generated the highest export revenues for Malaysia in 2025:

1.Electrical machinery and equipment — $151.6 billion (40.3%)

2.Mineral fuels including oil — $41.9 billion (11.1%)

3.Machinery including computers — $41.2 billion (11%)

4.Animal or vegetable fats, oils, and waxes — $21.5 billion (5.7%)

5.Optical, technical, and medical apparatus — $18 billion (4.8%)

6.Plastics and plastic products — $9.3 billion (2.5%)

7.Miscellaneous chemical products — $7.4 billion (2%)

8.Aluminum — $7.2 billion (1.9%)

9.Rubber and rubber articles — $6.6 billion (1.8%)

10.Iron and steel — $5.5 billion (1.5%)

Together, these ten categories represented 82.5% of the total value of Malaysia's exports, showing the importance of electronics, energy products, and industrial materials.

Among these sectors, machinery including computers recorded the fastest growth, increasing 29.1% between 2024 and 2025. Electrical machinery and equipment ranked second with a 24.9% rise, while miscellaneous chemical goods posted the third-largest gain at 19.9%.

The only major decline among the top categories was seen in iron and steel exports, which dropped 16.5% year over year.

All values above are calculated at the two-digit Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) classification level.

Malaysia's Leading Export Products (4-Digit HTS Level)

At a more detailed four-digit HTS level, Malaysia's most valuable export products include:

1.Electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies — 27.3% of total exports

2.Processed petroleum oils — 5.9%

3.Computers including optical readers — 4.1%

4.Palm oil — 4%

5.Petroleum gases — 3.5%

6.Telephone devices including smartphones — 2.5%

7.Unrecorded sound media — 2.5%

8.Oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers — 1.9%

9.Solar power semiconductors or diodes — 1.8%

10.Machinery used in semiconductor manufacturing — 1.7%

These products illustrate Malaysia's strong specialization in electronics manufacturing, energy products, and agricultural commodities.

Major Malaysian Export Companies

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1.KERRY INGREDIENTS M SDN BHD(8.07%, $11.23 Million)

2.URC SNACK FOODS MALAYSIA SDN BHD(6.62%, $9.21 Million)

3.APOLLO FOOD INDUSTRIES M SDN BHD(6.06%, $8.43 Million)

4.BERYL S CHOCOLATE AND CONFECTIONERY(5.87%, $8.17 Million)

5.MYYAN FOOD INDUSTRY SDN BHD(4.81%, $6.69 Million)

6.BENNS CHOCOLATE FACTORY SDN BHD(3.51%, $4.88 Million)

7.LE BOURNE SDN BHD(3.22%, $4.48 Million)

8.HOSEN CHOCOLATE SDN BHD(2.53%, $3.53 Million)

9.BERYL S GOURMET SDN BHD(2.23%, $3.11 Million)

10.FRANCESTLE CONFECTIONERIES M S B(2.13%, $2.97 Million)

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