Data on Malaysia’s exports of processed food are used as an estimate of Malaysia’s exports of Halal foods (see table). During the period 1996 – 2005, Malaysia’s exports of processed foods grew at an average annual rate of 10.8% from RM2.3 billion in 1996 to RM6.5 billion in 2005. Main export destinations were Singapore, Indonesia, USA, Japan and Thailand. In 2005, these markets absorbed 44% of Malaysia’s total export of processed foods:
- Singapore, RM1.1 billion (16.3%)
- Indonesia, RM613.4 million (9.4%)
- USA, RM580.4 million (8.9%)
- Japan, RM314.1 million (4.8%)
- Thailand, RM309.8 million (4.7%)
In the non-food category, exports of medical devices and pharmaceuticals grew at average annual rates of 8.0% and 10.6%, respectively. In 2005, exports of medical devices amounted to RM5.3 billion and pharmaceuticals RM494.3 million. |
