About Us

MATRADE was established since March 1, 1993 as the external trade promotion arm of Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). MATRADE functions as a focal point for Malaysian exporters and foreign importers to source for trade related information. By providing market research information and relevant advice, MATRADE assists Malaysian exporters to better position their products and services in the highly competitive global markets.

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Mission

• To Develop and Promote Malaysia's Export to The World

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Structure

MATRADE is governed by a Board of Directors who comprise outstanding leaders from the public and private sectors. The Chief Executive, who oversees MATRADE's operations, ensures that the direction and advice by the Board are implemented.

MATRADE is structured into:

• Corporate Management Division

• Trade Information Management Division

• Export Development & Promotion (Asia/Africa) Division

• Export Development & Promotion (Americas/Europe) Division

• Export Facilitation & Services Promotion Division

• Corporate Communications Unit

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Our Servcies

MATRADE, the national trade promotion agency, with its network of 23 offices located in commercial cities worldwide is dedicated to :-

• Facilitating Malaysian companies make a foray into international markets
  

• Developing and diversifying export markets for Malaysia’s goods and services
  

• Enhancing the visibility of Malaysian companies as well as business interests overseas

• Strengthening Malaysia’s image as a reputable trading and business partner worldwide

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Economy, Trade & Industry

Key Economic Indicators

Sourced from the Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister's Department, this subsection provides key economic indicators which are updated on an annual basis

Trade Statistics

This subsection, contains:

• Monthly updated summaries of Malaysia's trade (export/import).

• Monthly updated charts on trends of Malaysia's trade, major export destinations and import sources.

• Malaysia's top 10 import/export products

• Malaysia's top 10 trading partners

• Malaysia's top 10 export markets

• Malaysia's top 10 import origins

Bilateral Trade

• Annual trade statistics (import, export, total trade, balance of trade) between Malaysia and selected countries in Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia & Pacific, Asia & Middle East.

Key Export Industries

Contains useful information on 10 important export industries:

Automotive, Chemicals and Chemical products, Electrical and Electronic products, Palm Oil-Based products, Plastics and Plastic products, Processed Food, Rubber-Based products, Textiles and Apparel, Wood-Based products and Services.

Each export industry write-up highlights the product's export value, major export markets, product range, leading standards, brands and new developments taking place in the industry. It also provides useful contact information pertaining to the industry.

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Malaysian Trade Commission...