Malaysia Import Dependency Dashboard

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

Latest Malaysia Import Dependency: September 2026

The figures below show how much Malaysia’s imports depend on the largest import sectors.

Total Imports Across Listed Sectors RM 181,388,948,021 (RM 181.39 billion)

Largest Import Sector Machinery and Transport Equipment

Top 5 Import Dependency Score 90.92%

Dependency Level High Import Dependency

Import Dependency Summary

Top 1 Import Share 58.45%

Top 3 Import Share 77.35%

Top 5 Import Share 90.92%

Remaining Sector Share 9.08%

Malaysia Import Sectors Ranked by Dependency Contribution

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

Rank 1

Machinery and Transport Equipment

Import Value RM 106,023,508,309 (RM 106.02 billion)

Share of Listed Imports 58.45%

Rank 2

Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials

Import Value RM 20,750,097,898 (RM 20.75 billion)

Share of Listed Imports 11.44%

Rank 3

Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Material

Import Value RM 13,533,747,877 (RM 13.53 billion)

Share of Listed Imports 7.46%

Rank 4

Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Import Value RM 12,868,895,794 (RM 12.87 billion)

Share of Listed Imports 7.09%

Rank 5

Chemicals and Related Products

Import Value RM 11,749,531,349 (RM 11.75 billion)

Share of Listed Imports 6.48%

Rank 6

Food and Live Animals

Import Value RM 7,086,989,476 (RM 7.09 billion)

Share of Listed Imports 3.91%

Rank 7

Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels

Import Value RM 6,108,990,113 (RM 6.11 billion)

Share of Listed Imports 3.37%

Rank 8

Animal and Vegetable Oils, Fats and Waxes

Import Value RM 1,527,157,228 (RM 1.53 billion)

Share of Listed Imports 0.84%

Rank 9

Commodities and Transactions Not Elsewhere Classified

Import Value RM 1,428,011,656 (RM 1.43 billion)

Share of Listed Imports 0.79%

Rank 10

Beverages and Tobacco

Import Value RM 312,018,321 (RM 312.02 million)

Share of Listed Imports 0.17%

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

Understanding Malaysia Import Dependency

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

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

Why Import Dependency Matters

Import dependency matters because sectors with large import shares can strongly influence Malaysia’s supply chain conditions, procurement exposure, inventory planning, and inbound logistics demand. When leading import sectors experience price changes, shipping delays, currency movement, or supply disruption, the impact may be felt across businesses that depend on those goods.

For logistics providers, import dependency can help identify which sectors may generate the largest inbound cargo movement, customs clearance requirements, warehousing demand, inland transport activity, container unloading, and domestic distribution needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does import dependency mean?

Import dependency means the degree to which Malaysia’s imports rely on the largest import sectors.

How is top import share calculated?

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

What does a higher dependency score mean?

A higher dependency score means imports are more concentrated in the largest import 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.