Malaysia sets the benchmark for palm oil and is the world's largest maker of rubber gloves.
CapitalKuala Lumpur
CurrencyMalaysian ringgit (MYR)
LanguagesMalay; English in business
RegionAsia-Pacific
Why Malaysia matters for trade
- Bursa Malaysia palm oil futures are the global reference
- LNG from Bintulu
- Nitrile and latex glove manufacturing
What Malaysia sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Palm oil, LNG, Rubber gloves, Electronics, Refined products | Crude oil, Wheat, Soybean meal, Fertilizers |
Main ports and routes
Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Penang, Bintulu.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026