Malaysia’s Halal Exports Hit RM68.52 Bln In 2025, Up 10.9 Pct Y-O-Y -- HDC
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports recorded RM68.52 billion in 2025, marking a 10.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, showing sustained global demand and the industry’s resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges, said the Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC).
It said in a statement that halal exports in 2025 contributed 4.3 per cent to Malaysia’s total exports, a marginal increase of 0.2 per cent from the previous year.
HDC said the export performance continues to be anchored by the food and beverages (F&B) segment, contributing approximately RM36.86 billion (53.8 per cent) of total halal exports, followed by halal ingredients at RM21.39 billion (31.2 per cent).
“Exports of palm oil and derivatives valued at RM4.57 billion experienced a significant growth of 55 per cent.
“This composition shows Malaysia’s strength in core halal consumption sectors, while highlighting ongoing opportunities to expand higher value-added segments such as pharmaceuticals and halal ingredients,” said HDC, which is a federal government agency mandated as the custodian of Malaysia’s halal economy.
It highlighted that Malaysia’s halal products continue to gain traction across diversified markets, with key export markets including China, Singapore, the United States, Japan and Indonesia.
It said exports to China were recorded at RM9.00 billion (13.2 per cent) of total halal exports, followed by Singapore at RM7.11 billion (10.4 per cent), the US (RM4.46 billion, 6.5 per cent), Japan (RM4.22 billion, 6.2 per cent) and Indonesia (RM3.51 billion, 5.1 per cent).
“This broad market distribution echoes Malaysia’s strategic diversification beyond traditional markets, strengthening resilience against regional disruption,” said HDC.
In parallel, cumulative investments within Malaysia’s halal parks continued to record steady growth, indicating sustained investor confidence in the country’s halal ecosystem, supported by strong governance, certification credibility, and integrated industry development.
HDC said Malaysia is well-positioned to capture opportunities in a post-conflict global landscape, including supporting the rebuilding of halal supply chains and strengthening trade linkages in affected regions.
“Domestically, HDC will continue to prioritise small and medium enterprises (SME) empowerment, export readiness, and ecosystem strengthening, including through digital platforms such as the HDC Halal Integrated Platform,” it said.
-- BERNAMA