Malaysia Export Dependency Dashboard

Review how much Malaysia’s exports depend on its largest export sectors, including top sector share, top 3 share, top 5 share, remaining sector share, and export dependency score using official Malaysia open data.

Latest Malaysia Export Dependency: July 2026

The figures below show how much Malaysia’s exports depend on the largest export sectors.

Total Exports Across Listed Sectors RM 193,598,325,145 (RM 193.60 billion)

Largest Export Sector Machinery and Transport Equipment

Top 5 Export Dependency Score 90.50%

Dependency Level High Export Dependency

Export Dependency Summary

Top 1 Export Share 55.42%

Top 3 Export Share 78.35%

Top 5 Export Share 90.50%

Remaining Sector Share 9.50%

Malaysia Export Sectors Ranked by Dependency Contribution

The cards below rank major export sectors by export value and show each sector’s share of total listed exports.

Rank 1

Machinery and Transport Equipment

Export Value RM 107,293,450,991 (RM 107.29 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 55.42%

Rank 2

Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Export Value RM 28,398,140,458 (RM 28.40 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 14.67%

Rank 3

Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials

Export Value RM 15,989,468,233 (RM 15.99 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 8.26%

Rank 4

Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Material

Export Value RM 12,723,415,150 (RM 12.72 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 6.57%

Rank 5

Chemicals and Related Products

Export Value RM 10,792,375,653 (RM 10.79 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 5.57%

Rank 6

Animal and Vegetable Oils, Fats and Waxes

Export Value RM 7,605,404,262 (RM 7.61 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 3.93%

Rank 7

Food and Live Animals

Export Value RM 4,861,999,786 (RM 4.86 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 2.51%

Rank 8

Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels

Export Value RM 4,506,211,358 (RM 4.51 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 2.33%

Rank 9

Commodities and Transactions Not Elsewhere Classified

Export Value RM 1,182,758,794 (RM 1.18 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 0.61%

Rank 10

Beverages and Tobacco

Export Value RM 245,100,460 (RM 245.10 million)

Share of Listed Exports 0.13%

Source: Official Malaysia open data from data.gov.my and the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Figures are grouped by Standard International Trade Classification sections. Export dependency is calculated from sector export shares and is provided for general comparison only. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision.

Understanding Malaysia Export Dependency

Malaysia export dependency shows how much of the country’s export value is concentrated in its largest export sectors. If a large share of exports comes from only a few categories, Malaysia’s export structure is more dependent on those sectors. If export value is spread across many sectors, the export structure is more diversified.

This dashboard helps visitors understand whether Malaysia’s exports rely heavily on the largest sectors or whether export activity is more evenly distributed. It shows the largest export sector, top 3 export sector share, top 5 export sector share, remaining sector share, and an export dependency score.

Why Export Dependency Matters

Export dependency matters because sectors with large export shares can strongly influence Malaysia’s overall trade performance. When leading export sectors perform well, national exports may strengthen. When those sectors weaken, the impact may also be visible in total export performance.

For logistics providers, export dependency can help identify which sectors may generate the largest outbound cargo movement, export documentation needs, container planning, port coordination, and international shipment activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does export dependency mean?

Export dependency means the degree to which Malaysia’s exports rely on the largest export sectors.

How is top export share calculated?

Top export share is calculated by dividing the export value of the largest export sectors by total export value across all listed sectors.

What does a higher dependency score mean?

A higher dependency score means exports are more concentrated in the largest export sectors.

How often is the data updated?

The official trade data is generally updated monthly. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision.

Data Notice:
The figures displayed on this page are based on official Malaysia open data and are provided for general information and reference. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision by the official data provider.