Malaysia
U.S. Trade with Malaysia in 2024
Export Market Rank
#26 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$924.55 Million
3-Year Average
$947.83 Million
Compound Average Growth
1.2% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Malaysia in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $228.76 Million | 451,916 | $209.7 Million | 66% |
| Dairy Products | $118.42 Million | 43,900 | $128.76 Million | -3% |
| Food Preparations | $94.14 Million | 3,562 | $102.18 Million | 7% |
| Cotton | $57.34 Million | 29,427 | $72.07 Million | 8% |
| Processed Vegetables | $52.4 Million | 28,753 | $57.61 Million | 12% |
| Tree Nuts | $46.46 Million | 8,634 | $34.94 Million | 32% |
| Wheat | $41 Million | 144,569 | $59.11 Million | -31% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $36.21 Million | 46,079 | $33.17 Million | 14% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $24.54 Million | 7,770 | $4.78 Million | 10610% |
| Fresh Fruit | $21.78 Million | 8,763 | $34.98 Million | -59% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Malaysia: Malaysia Expands Sales and Service Tax Impacting Imported Agricultural Products
On July 1, 2025, an expanded Service and Sales Tax (SST) came into effect in Malaysia.
Based on strong production in April and May 2025, combined with a slight revision in area harvested methodology, Post revises production and area harvested estimates for Market Year (MY) 2024/25 and MY 2025/26 higher than previous projections for palm complexes.
The Malaysian food and beverage sector growth continues on a strong food processing sector and an increase in tourism fueling the HRI sector.
News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for a two-country agricultural trade mission to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Singapore on Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2023.
FAS is awarding $300,000 to six U.S. universities – including three minority-serving institutions – for research and educational partnerships focused on climate-smart agriculture in tropical countries.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service.