Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Top Indian exports to Malaysia
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Petroleum products | 1.43 |
| Machinery | 0.7 |
| Buffalo meat | 0.68 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.27 |
| Aluminium | 0.26 |
| Cereals/rice | 0.21 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.2 |
| Gems & jewellery | 0.19 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Malaysia
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Palm oil & fats | 3.01 |
| Electrical/electronic equipment | 1.83 |
| Machinery | 1.41 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.63 |
| Aluminium | 0.59 |
| Mineral fuels | 0.58 |
Regulators and import rules in Malaysia
Key bodies: Royal Malaysian Customs (uCustoms/Dagang Net ePermit); MAQIS (quarantine at entry); MoH Food Safety & Quality Division (FoSIM import notification); JAKIM (halal certification — recognised Indian halal bodies only); SIRIM QAS / Standards Malaysia & Energy Commission (electrical CoA); NPRA (pharma); MITI (import licences for steel etc.).
Shipping from India to Malaysia
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Port Klang: 8-12 days typical. Direct or via Singapore
Main ports and entry points: Port Klang (Westports/Northport); Tanjung Pelepas (PTP, Johor); Penang; Johor Port. Air: KUL
Indian community
2,902,370 (PIO 2,750,000 + NRI 152,370; mainly Tamil-origin Malaysians) [S6]
Cities in Malaysia
Products we supply to Malaysia
Products we import from Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Malaysia?
US$7.32 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by petroleum products, machinery, buffalo meat.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Malaysia?
Malaysia–India CECA (MICECA) in force 2011 + ASEAN–India AITIGA 2010 (review ongoing) [S7]
How long is shipping from India to Malaysia?
Typically 8–12 d to Port Klang (direct or via Singapore) [06 §F.2] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Malaysia?
Royal Malaysian Customs (uCustoms/Dagang Net ePermit); MAQIS (quarantine at entry); MoH Food Safety & Quality Division (FoSIM import notification); JAKIM (halal certification — recognised Indian halal bodies only); SIRIM QAS / Standards Malaysia & Energy Commission (electrical CoA).
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