Malaysia
U.S. Trade with Malaysia in 2022
Export Market Rank
#27 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.13 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.15 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-0.57% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Malaysia in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $270.49 Million | 437,414 | $202.06 Million | 77% |
| Dairy Products | $219.68 Million | 68,951 | $140.73 Million | 21% |
| Food Preparations | $120.03 Million | 5,664 | $102.75 Million | 26% |
| Processed Vegetables | $74.76 Million | 48,703 | $57.53 Million | 40% |
| Cotton | $62.79 Million | 32,027 | $64.94 Million | 92% |
| Tree Nuts | $32.35 Million | 5,447 | $32.49 Million | 13% |
| Wheat | $27.99 Million | 66,662 | $63.14 Million | -57% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $26.89 Million | 24,885 | $37.55 Million | -60% |
| Essential Oils | $24.45 Million | 691 | $17.77 Million | 294% |
| Fresh Fruit | $24.24 Million | 12,920 | $45.51 Million | -68% |
Data and Analysis
Post forecasts that consumption and imports of corn, wheat and rice in Malaysia will slightly increase in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24, in line with population growth and normalization of the market.
Post maintains the projections for 2021/22 and updates MY 2022/23 with an optimistic outlook on production resulting from good weather conditions and an improved labor situation.
Malaysia retail food and HRI sector is expected to grow by 7.8 percent in 2023. U.S. exporters will see excellent opportunities in the retail food and food processing sectors as the country’s economy rebounds strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.
News and Features
September 19, 2022
News Release
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