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The Malaysian food manufacturing and processing industry is an important component of the country’s economic growth and has seen significant development and innovation for shelf stable products as consumer demands increase.

The Malaysian food manufacturing and processing industry is an important component of the country’s economic growth and has seen significant development and innovation for shelf stable products as consumer demands increase. This sector includes several multinational corporation facilities as well as a range of local company operations.

This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Malaysia. This report supplements the Malaysia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report 2023.

Post forecasts Malaysian palm oil production in marketing year (MY) 2022/23 at 18.85 million metric tons (MT), up 702,000 MT from the previous year as the labor situation continues to improve.

Malaysia’s retail sector is forecast to grow at three percent due to cautious consumer spending, increased subsidy rationalization and introduction of a new goods and services tax.

The overall food processing sector is growing at about five percent per year, with dairy, bakery, and processed fish products among the leading sectors.

With per capita income of over $9,152 and a middle and upper class making up 50 percent of the population, Malaysia shows good potential for growth as a market for high value consumer products.