Malaysian Palm Oil Export

Malaysia is one of the world's major producers and exporters of palm oil, supplying international markets with crude and refined palm-based products. According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Malaysia exported approximately 15.27 million tonnes of palm oil in 2025. India remained the largest destination, while Kenya, the European Union, China, Türkiye, the Philippines and Japan were also major markets.

Malaysia has an established palm oil supply chain supported by plantations, mills, refineries, storage facilities, ports and international logistics networks. Major export movements pass through locations including Port Klang, Pasir Gudang, Lahad Datu and Sandakan. MPOB data shows that Port Klang alone handled more than 3.24 million tonnes of palm oil exports during 2025.

Malaysian palm oil can be processed into multiple products for different end-use requirements, including Crude Palm Oil, RBD Palm Oil, RBD Palm Olein and RBD Palm Stearin. These products serve food manufacturing, cooking-oil, bakery, confectionery, shortening, specialty-fat and industrial markets. Palm-derived feedstocks also support a broad downstream oleochemical industry producing fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerine, surfactants and other specialty products.

The Malaysian palm oil sector is strongly export-oriented and continues to serve established and developing markets worldwide. MPOC reported that more than 80% of Malaysian palm oil production is destined for international markets, reflecting the global importance of Malaysia's palm oil supply chain. For international buyers, dependable product specifications, suitable packaging, documentation and efficient logistics remain important considerations when sourcing Malaysian palm oil and palm-based products.