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	Malaysia Your Business Partner A guide for sourcing from Malaysia highlight the scenario of Malaysia's economy and infrastructure. View E-Book

	MATRADE Information Booklet A brief explanation about MATRADE & its function. View E-Book

	MATRADE Assistance Programmes Compilation of MATRADE's financial assistance / grant / programmes. View E-Book (English) View E-Book (Bahasa Malaysia)

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Exclusive from Malaysia (EFM)

EFM is a quarterly e-magazine, showcasing world-class Malaysian services and quality products. It is a reference for global partners and buyers who seek to extend their sourcing needs, thus elevating their business potential. The tagline, "Advancing Beyond Boundaries" reflects the zeal of Malaysian suppliers to transcend boundaries and their commitment to form a win-win partnership with their clients.

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MATRADE Online News

MATRADE Online News is a fortnightly newsletter that is disseminated through e-mail and MATRADE's portal via MyExport to Malaysian exporters registered with MATRADE. MATRADE Online News contents include upcoming trade events, seminars, incoming buying missions, market alerts by our Trade Commissioners overseas as well as updates on trade regulations, policies and MATRADE's Business Library's collections.

Trade Leads

An opportunity to grow your exports with trade leads compiled from enquiries received from foreign importers interested to source Malaysian products. Malaysian exporters must be registered with MATRADE to access these trade leads, via MyExport.

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What's New from Malaysia

"What's New from Malaysia" is a publication featuring information on new and innovative products and services from Malaysia.

This publication highlights a combination of ground-breaking innovations together with a wide range of interesting products and services by Malaysian companies. Products & services offered ranges from healthcare, electrical & electronics, technology, engineering, automotive, machinery & equipment, construction & building materials, franchising, education, food & beverage and green products.

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Trade Mart

Featuring Focus, Exporters' Guide, Market Opportunities, Market Alerts, Business Update, MATRADE Events, Exporters' Trail and more.

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From Zero to Hero

This coffee table book, "From Zero to Hero", showcases an elite business success stories of 25 outstanding Malaysian companies that have exceeded expectations of the world through their business offerings globally.

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	Malaysia Excellence & Capabilities in Green Technology The publication of "Malaysia - Excellence & Capabilities in Green Technology" features Malaysia's ongoing efforts in the development and promotion of green technology. It provides entrepreneurs and end users with a useful reference on Malaysian services providers in this sector: Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Indoor Environmental Quality Sustainable Sites Planning & Management Materials & Resources Water Management; and Going Global The publication serves as a source of information on Malaysian service providers who offer services on green or environmental friendly technologies. View E-Book

	Malaysia - Excellence in Construction and Design The publication of Malaysia - Excellence in Construction and Design is part of MATRADE's efforts in branding the Malaysia's professional services. Containing more than 80 pictorials of projects that were designed and developed by Malaysian professionals throughout the world, the publication highlights different aspects of the Malaysian professional services industries, as well as showcasing their capabilities and expertise. Sections of the publication include : Icons of Malaysia Urban Spaces - Towards Innovative and Sustainable Urban Development Transportation and Infrastructure - State of the Art Connectivity Institutional - World Class Centre with a Distinctive Difference Civil Engineering Works and Utilities Going Global

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Gulfood 2023

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Arab Health 2023

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Mapping Malaysia's Resource Centres

A directory featuring Malaysian Service Providers across various economic sectors published in collaboration with Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF) and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) under the Reverse Linkage (RL) programme

Year published : 2020

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	Malaysia Bumiputra Exporters Directory A directory that features Malaysian Bumiputra Exporters in the Related Products & Services Industry. Year published : 2017 View E-Book			Malaysia Exporters of LED, Solar & Related Product Directory A directory that features Malaysian exporters in the LED, Solar & Related Products industry. Year published : 2016 View E-Book

	Malaysia Exporters of ICT (Product & Related Services) Directory The publication of this directory by MATRADE is in collaboration with MDEC, CCAM & PIKOM in promoting Malaysian ICT products & services. Year published : 2016 View E-Book			Guide to Malaysia's Aerospace Industry The 2nd Edition of the publication which highlights the prominent players in the Aerospace industry. Year published : 2016 View E-Book

	Malaysia Exporters of Living & Dining Furniture Directory A publication which highlights high quality, stylish and superior design of Living & Dining Furniture from Malaysia. Year published : 2015 View E-Book			Malaysia Exporters of Food & Beverage Directory This 432-page directory lists 351 export ready Malaysian manufacturers of food & beverage products and services. Year published : 2015 View E-Book

	Guide to Malaysia's Fashion Industry A directory that features prominent players from the fashion industry in Malaysia. Year published : 2015 View E-Book			Malaysia Exporters of Franchising Directory A joint collaboration between MATRADE and Malaysia Franchise Association (MFA), this directory features a compilation of 31 Malaysian franchisors that offers a wide range of product and services franchises such as food & beverage, children & pre-school education, clothing & accessories and health & beauty care. Year published : 2014 View E-Book

	Malaysia Exporters of Oil & Gas Services and Related Products Directory The directory features a compilation of 167 Malaysian-owned companies covering all aspects of the oil and gas services, including fabrication and construction, engineering, logistics, installation and services. Year published : 2014 View E-Book			Malaysia Exporters of Green Technology & Related Services Directory This 121 pages directory features 102 Malaysian exporters of green technology products and related services. Year published : 2014 View E-Book

	Malaysia Exporters of Pharmaceutical & Health Supplements Directory A compilation of 67 export ready Malaysian manufacturers of Pharmaceutical & Health Supplements products and services. Year published : 2014 View E-Book			Malaysia Exporters of Biomass & Related Services Directory This 124-page directory lists 67 export ready Malaysian manufacturers of biomass products and services, a glossary of biomass terms and profiles of Malaysian experts in biomass. Year published : 2013 View E-Book
	Malaysia Exporters of Footwear Directory A compilation of 60 exporters which highlights the Malaysian footwear & related products. Year published : 2013 View E-Book			Malaysia Exporters of Medical Devices and Equipment Directory The directory features 93 Malaysian manufacturers and exporters of a wide range of medical devices & equipment. Year published : 2013 View E-Book

	Malaysia Exporters of Machinery, Parts & Equipment Directory This directory provides a compilation of 149 key stakeholders in the machinery, parts & equipment industry. Year published : 2012 View E-Book			Malaysia Exporters of Cosmetics & Toiletries Directory The directory features 77 Malaysian manufacturers and exporters of a wide range of cosmetics & toiletries industry such as skin care, spa products and baby care products. Year published : 2012 View E-Book

	Malaysia Exporters of Outdoor Furniture Directory A compilation of 47 exporters which highlights high quality, stylish and superior design of outdoor furniture from Malaysia such as garden furniture, gazebos, tables and benches. Year published : 2012 View E-Book			Malaysia Exporters of Stationery Directory A compilation of 72 exporters of various stationery products, from filing and storage products, paper-based items such as note books and note pads, presentation and planning materials, writing and drawing instruments. Year published : 2012 View E-Book

	Malaysia Exporters of Electrical & Electronic Directory A compilation of 382 Malaysian exporters of electrical & electronics industry i.e. electronics components, consumer electronics, and industrial electronics. Year published : 2011 View E-Book			Malaysia Women in Export Directory The directory features a compilation of 172 women-owned companies that produced a wide range of products and services such as food & beverage, fashion & lifestyle, cosmetics & toiletries, consultancy, engineering and ICT. Year published : 2011 View E-Book

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Beginner's Guide to Exporting (4th Edition)

An updated version of Beginner's Guide to Exporting Business Handbook for Malaysian Exporters, which help in understanding export requirements, developing export plan, logistic & export documentation and sourcing for export financing.

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Market Alert

Stay ahead of your competitors with timely updates on wide ranging information covering market conditions and trends, trade policies and regulations, business opportunities and other trade information that matters. Malaysian exporters must be registered with MATRADE to access these market alerts via MyExport.

Product Market Study

Keep abreast with specific market prospects, trends, potential products, standards, distribution channels and potential buyers before you venture your business abroad. Malaysian exporters must be registered with MATRADE to access these product market studies via MyExport.

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Annual Report 2022

In 2022, Malaysia continued its encouraging growth with another record-braking performace in trade, export, import and trade surplus recorded all-time highs.

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Annual Report 2021

During the country’s recovery phase, MATRADE continued its initiatives by leveraging on digital technology and platforms to ensure the continuity of the country’s exports. Existing programmes were adapted to the practice of new norms in overcoming the constraints of travel restrictions and nationwide border closures. These efforts enabled MATRADE to fulfil its mandate of driving exports and making Malaysia a competitive trade nation on the global stage.

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Annual Report 2020

Despite this unprecedented scenario, Malaysia’s external trade performed fairly well with exports rebounded by 5.2% in the second half of 2020 as compared to the negative growth of 7.7% recorded in the first half of the year. This could be attributed to the progressive opening of the economy and gradual recovery of external demand.

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Annual Report 2019

Despite the prevalent volatility in the global export market, Malaysia continued to record a trade surplus, with a double digit growth trend that was repeated for the last three consecutive years. The trade surplus in 2019 increased by 17.7% to RM145.66 billion in 2019 as compared to RM123.78 billion in 2018. This is the highest trade surplus to date and marked the 22nd consecutive year of trade surplus

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Annual Report 2018

Malaysia's trade surplus widened by 25.7% to RM123.78 billion, registering the fastest growth rate in 10 years and the largest trade surplus since 2012.

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Annual Report 2017

Malaysia's trade registered stellar performance in 2017, growing at the highest rate in 13 years. Trade surged by 19.4% to RM1.774 trillion, compared to RM1.486 trillion recorded the previous year. Exports grew significantly by 18.9%, the strongest growth since 2005 to reach a new high of RM935.39 billion. Imports also recorded the highest value of RM838.14 billion, expanding by 19.9%. Trade surplus widened by 10.3% to RM97.25 billion, the largest surplus registered since 2012. This was the 20th consecutive year of trade surplus since 1998.

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Annual Report 2016

Despite uncertainties in the global environment, Malaysia's trade in 2016 remained resilient and registered a trade surplus of RM87.27 billion compared with RM91.48 billion recorded in 2015. This marked the 19th consecutive year that Malaysia has recorded a trade surplus.

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Annual Report 2015

2015 was a challenging year for Malaysia due to factors such as the slowing of China's economy, falling commodity prices and depreciation of Malaysian Ringgit. Nevertheless, Malaysia continued to build on the successes of its past by recording its 18th consecutive year of trade surplus with total trade increasing by 1 percent to RM1.46 trillion in 2015.

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Annual Report 2014

Despite challenges in the global economy, Malaysia's trade performed well beyond expectations with rising 5.9 per cent to reach RM1.45 trillion. The year 2014 was a remarkable year for Malaysia's trade Supported by strong uptake by almost all ASEAN countries, higher demand for manufactured products and recovery in key markets such as the United States of America (USA) and Japan, exports rose by 6.4 per cent to RM766.13 billion. 2014 marked another year of positive trade balance and was the 17th consecutive year of trade surplus for Malaysia.

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Annual Report 2013

2013 was a significant milestone for MATRADE as it celebrated its 20th anniversary. As the national trade promotion agency, MATRADE has played a crucial role in the country's economic development. Despite the prolonged weakness in external environment due to the Eurozone crises, sluggish economic recovery of the United States and the slowing down of the Chinese economy, Malaysia's total trade showed an encouraging increase of 4.6% to RM1.37 trillion in 2013.

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Annual Report 2012

Despite the weak external environment in 2012, the Malaysian economy performed better than expected, recording a strong growth of 5.6%. Malaysia's merchandised trade in 2012 registered a growth of 3% to RM1.31 trillion compared with RM1.27 trillion the year before. Exports rose to RM702.19 billion, while imports registered RM607.38 billion, making it the 15th consecutive year for Malaysia to maintain a trade surplus. It was Malaysia's diversified product mix and markets that sustained the export growth in 2012.

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Annual Report 2011

Despite the challenging international economic environment, Malaysia's economy grew steadily, underpinned by the expansion in domestic activity and firm regional demand. In 2011, Malaysia's trade breached the one trillion mark again, reaching RM1.3 trillion, an increase of 8.7 per cent from the previous year. Exports expanded by 8.7 per cent to RM694.55 billion while imports grew by 8.6 per cent to RM574.23 billion, thus registering a trade surplus of RM120 billion. This was the 14th consecutive year of trade surplus for Malaysia since 1998.

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Annual Report 2010

Total trade in 2010 registered strong recovery of 18.3 per cent to RM1.169 trillion, compared to a contraction of 16.6 per cent recorded in 2009. Exports expanded by 15.6 per cent to RM639.43 billion while imports grew by 21.7 per cent to RM529.19 billion resulting in a trade surplus of RM110.23 billion. Exports of manufactured products increased by 11.6 per cent to RM460.96 billion, contributing 72.1 per cent to Malaysia's total exports in 2010. Mining exports increased by 28.5 per cent to RM101.90 billion while agriculture goods grew by 29.6 per cent to RM71.80 billion.

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Annual Report 2009

Malaysia recorded a trade surplus for the 12th consecutive year in 2009 totalling RM118.35 billion. The world economic slowdown in 2009 resulted in an overall decline in global trade. Malaysia's total trade decreased by 16.6 per cent to RM988.24 billion from RM1.185 trillion in 2008. Exports declined by 16.6 per cent to RM553.3 billion, compared with RM663.49 billion in 2008. Imports were lower by 16.6 per cent to RM434.94 billion in 2009, from RM521.61 billion in 2008. The decline was due to lower demand from Malaysia's major trading partners following the global economic slowdown.

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Annual Report 2008

Overall in 2008, Malaysia recorded an impressive growth of 6.8 per cent in its total trade to reach RM1.185 trillion. This was the third consecutive year that total trade surpassed the RM1 trillion mark. Exports grew by 9.6 per cent to RM663.49 billion while imports recorded growth of 3.3 percent to RM521.61 billion, resulting in trade surplus of RM141.88 billion. This is the highest trade surplus ever recorded since 1997. The growth in exports for the year was especially significant in the first three quarters of the year before decelerating in the last quarter due to the impact of the global economic slowdown.

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	FTA Series Free Trade Agreement (FTA) - English \| Bahasa Malaysia


	MATRADE Upcoming Events (Quarterly brochure) A quarterly calendar featuring highlights of MATRADE's trade-related events (local and overseas) Upcoming Events for 2023: Q1 (Click Here) Q2 (Click Here)


	Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to Vietnam 2021 View E-Book

	Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to Bangkok 2021 View E-Book

	Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to Medan & Pekanbaru Indonesia 2021 View E-Book

	Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) 2021 View E-Book

	Aviation Week MRO Asia Pacific 2022 View E-Book


	Guide To U.S. Food and Drug Administration Inspections : Food Facilities View E-Book

	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations View E-Book
	CE Marking New version of CE-Marking guidebook. A product passport to enter EU countries. View E-Book

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