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Malaysia Industry Statistics

From RM 80.2 billion in 2023 construction value added and 92% olefins capacity utilisation to 20.1% GDP weight of oil and gas and RM 1.47 trillion manufacturing exports, Malaysia Industry statistics map how petrochemicals, E and E, and oil supply power growth in 2022 to 2023. See what shifts fastest and where capacity and demand tighten, including 2.2 million tonnes of methanol output in 2023 and RM 533 billion in 2023 E and E exports.
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Malaysia Industry Statistics
Isabelle MoreauWritten by Isabelle Moreau·Edited by Catherine Wu·Fact-checked by Jonathan Hale
Last verified Jul 3, 2026
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Malaysia’s recent industry snapshot packs big contrasts, from petrochemicals hitting 12.5 million tonnes in 2023 to construction projects approved at RM 127 billion. With manufacturing exports reaching RM 1.47 trillion in 2023 and oil output at 585,000 barrels per day, the economy’s balance between heavy industry and higher value segments looks anything but flat. Let’s connect these indicators and see what they imply across sectors.

Key Takeaways

  • Petrochemical production 12.5 million tonnes in 2023.
  • Olefins capacity utilization 92% in 2023.
  • Fertilizer production 6.8 million tonnes annually 2023.
  • Construction industry value added RM 80.2 billion in 2023, 4.1% of GDP.
  • Construction sector grew 15.7% in 2022.
  • 128,000 persons employed in construction in Q4 2023.
  • Electrical and electronics (E&E) exports RM 533 billion in 2023.
  • Semiconductors production value USD 120 billion in 2023.
  • E&E sector FDI USD 12.5 billion in 2023.
  • Malaysia's manufacturing sector GDP contribution was 23.8% in 2022, valued at RM 415.7 billion at constant 2015 prices.
  • Manufacturing employment in Malaysia reached 2.42 million persons in 2023.
  • The manufacturing sector's value added grew by 4.2% in 2023 compared to 2022.
  • In 2023, Malaysia produced 585,000 barrels per day of crude oil.
  • Natural gas production reached 6.3 billion standard cubic feet per day in 2023.
  • Oil and gas sector contributed 20.1% to Malaysia's GDP in 2022.

Malaysia’s manufacturing and construction output surged in 2023 with strong petrochemicals and record E and E exports.

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01 · Category

Chemicals20 stats

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Petrochemical production 12.5 million tonnes in 2023.
02
Olefins capacity utilization 92% in 2023.
03
Fertilizer production 6.8 million tonnes annually 2023.
04
Methanol output 2.2 million tonnes in 2023.
05
Chemical industry GDP contribution RM 65 billion 2022.
06
Plastics production 3.4 million tonnes 2023.
07
Paints and coatings sales RM 8.9 billion 2023.
08
Specialty chemicals exports USD 4.2 billion 2023.
09
Rubber chemicals manufacturing RM 5.1 billion 2023.
10
Chemical parks occupancy 85% in Pengerang 2023.
11
Downstream chemical investments RM 120 billion 2021-2025.
12
caustic soda production 450,000 tonnes 2023.
13
Bio-based chemicals pilot 100,000 tpa 2023.
14
Chemical employment 98,000 in 2023.
15
Aromatics production 1.8 million tonnes 2023.
16
Detergents manufacturing RM 7.2 billion 2023.
17
Chemical R&D expenditure RM 3.5 billion 2022.
18
Glycols output 650,000 tonnes 2023.
19
Pesticides production 45,000 tonnes 2023.
20
Chemical exports growth 7.8% in 2023.
Interpretation

Chemicals Interpretation

Malaysia’s chemicals sector appears strongly production driven in 2023, with petrochemicals reaching 12.5 million tonnes and plastics totaling 3.4 million tonnes while olefins run at a high 92% capacity utilization.

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Construction21 stats

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Construction industry value added RM 80.2 billion in 2023, 4.1% of GDP.
02
Construction sector grew 15.7% in 2022.
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128,000 persons employed in construction in Q4 2023.
04
Construction projects value RM 127 billion approved in 2023.
05
Residential buildings construction starts 45,000 units in 2023.
06
Infrastructure projects under 12MP RM 400 billion total 2021-2025.
07
Civil engineering subsector output RM 35.6 billion 2022.
08
Construction material cost index up 3.8% in 2023.
09
Foreign workers in construction 1.2 million in 2023.
10
High-rise buildings completed 1,250 units in 2023.
11
Road construction length added 2,500 km in 2023.
12
MRT3 project cost RM 48.2 billion as of 2023.
13
Construction SMEs numbered 78,000 registered in 2023.
14
Building permits issued value RM 52 billion in 2023.
15
Non-residential construction floor space 25 million sqm 2023.
16
Construction productivity RM 45,000 per worker 2022.
17
Flood mitigation projects 150 completed in 2023.
18
Data center construction investments USD 3.2 billion 2023.
19
Affordable housing units built 120,000 in 2023.
20
Construction accidents reported 1,250 cases in 2023.
21
Pan Borneo Highway progress 85% complete 2023.
Interpretation

Construction Interpretation

Malaysia’s construction sector is gaining momentum, with value added reaching RM 80.2 billion in 2023 and a sharp 15.7% growth in 2022, alongside major pipeline activity such as RM 400 billion in infrastructure projects under the 12MP for 2021 to 2025.

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Electronics21 stats

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Electrical and electronics (E&E) exports RM 533 billion in 2023.
02
Semiconductors production value USD 120 billion in 2023.
03
E&E sector FDI USD 12.5 billion in 2023.
04
IC design revenue RM 18.7 billion in 2022.
05
Wafer fabrication capacity 25 million 8-inch equivalent wafers monthly 2023.
06
E&E employment 450,000 jobs in 2023.
07
Solar panel manufacturing output 5 GWp in 2023.
08
LED production 12 billion units annually 2023.
09
PCB manufacturing exports RM 25 billion 2023.
10
Test and assembly output USD 35 billion 2023.
11
E&E R&D spending RM 25 billion in 2023.
12
5G equipment local content 25% in 2023.
13
Consumer electronics sales RM 42 billion 2023.
14
Automotive electronics integration 40% in local cars 2023.
15
Data center servers manufactured locally 15% share 2023.
16
Photonics industry revenue USD 2.5 billion 2023.
17
E&E exports to US USD 45 billion in 2023.
18
Backend semiconductor capacity expansion 20% in 2023.
19
Wearables manufacturing 50 million units 2023.
20
Quantum chip R&D investments USD 500 million 2023.
21
E&E carbon footprint reduced 12% in 2023.
Interpretation

Electronics Interpretation

Malaysia’s electronics industry shows strong momentum with electrical and electronics exports reaching RM 533 billion in 2023 alongside semiconductor production of USD 120 billion and 450,000 jobs, signaling a deepening scale-up across the full chip and electronics value chain.

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Manufacturing30 stats

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Malaysia's manufacturing sector GDP contribution was 23.8% in 2022, valued at RM 415.7 billion at constant 2015 prices.
02
Manufacturing employment in Malaysia reached 2.42 million persons in 2023.
03
The manufacturing sector's value added grew by 4.2% in 2023 compared to 2022.
04
Export value from manufacturing industries hit RM 1.47 trillion in 2023.
05
Food manufacturing subsector output increased by 5.1% year-on-year in Q4 2023.
06
Malaysia's manufacturing productivity per worker was RM 142,500 in 2022.
07
Non-metallic mineral products manufacturing sales reached RM 28.4 billion in 2023.
08
Fabricated metal products sector employed 187,000 workers in 2022.
09
Manufacturing sector's intermediate input usage was RM 856 billion in 2022.
10
Beverage manufacturing production index rose 3.8% in 2023.
11
Malaysia's manufacturing FDI inflows were USD 8.2 billion in 2023.
12
Rubber products manufacturing output value RM 22.1 billion in 2022.
13
Machinery and equipment manufacturing grew 6.5% in exports 2023.
14
Paper and paper products sector value added RM 12.3 billion 2022.
15
Manufacturing capacity utilization rate averaged 76.5% in 2023.
16
Textile manufacturing employment declined to 156,000 in 2023.
17
Wood products manufacturing exports RM 18.9 billion in 2023.
18
Plastic products output increased 4.7% YoY in Q1 2024.
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Manufacturing sector's gross output RM 1.78 trillion in 2022.
20
Printing and publishing subsector sales RM 5.6 billion 2023.
21
Manufacturing R&D expenditure RM 12.4 billion in 2022.
22
Furniture manufacturing production index up 2.9% in 2023.
23
Leather products exports valued at RM 1.2 billion 2023.
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Manufacturing energy consumption 45% of industrial total 2022.
25
Coke and refined petroleum subsector value RM 89 billion 2022.
26
Manufacturing SMEs contribution 38% to sector GDP 2023.
27
Transport equipment manufacturing employment 120,000 in 2023.
28
Basic metals production 15.2 million tonnes in 2023.
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Manufacturing wage index increased 3.2% in 2023.
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Pharmaceuticals manufacturing sales RM 15.8 billion 2023.
Interpretation

Manufacturing Interpretation

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is strengthening with value added up 4.2% in 2023 and manufacturing exports reaching RM 1.47 trillion in 2023, alongside productivity of RM 142,500 per worker in 2022.

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Oil And Gas29 stats

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In 2023, Malaysia produced 585,000 barrels per day of crude oil.
02
Natural gas production reached 6.3 billion standard cubic feet per day in 2023.
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Oil and gas sector contributed 20.1% to Malaysia's GDP in 2022.
04
Proven oil reserves stood at 3.2 billion barrels in 2023.
05
LNG exports from Malaysia totaled 25 million tonnes in 2023.
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Petronas revenue from oil and gas operations RM 342 billion in 2023.
07
Crude oil exports valued at USD 25.6 billion in 2023.
08
Gas processing plants capacity 8.5 Bscf/d in 2023.
09
Oil and gas employment 195,000 direct jobs in 2022.
10
Offshore oil rigs operating numbered 52 in 2023.
11
Petrochemical production capacity 7.5 million tpa ethylene equivalent 2023.
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Refined petroleum products output 28 million tonnes in 2023.
13
Oil palm biomass energy generation 2.5 GW in 2023.
14
Upstream oil investment USD 4.8 billion in 2023.
15
LPG production 1.8 million tonnes in 2023.
16
Oil and gas FDI inflows USD 2.1 billion in 2023.
17
Condensate production 85,000 bpd in 2023.
18
Pipeline network length for gas 5,600 km in 2023.
19
Oil refineries total capacity 797,000 bpd in 2023.
20
Gas exports via pipeline to Singapore 1 Bcf/d average 2023.
21
Deepwater oil discoveries added 500 million boe reserves 2023.
22
Oil and gas sector capex RM 45 billion in 2023.
23
Biofuel blending mandate B20 covered 85% diesel in 2023.
24
Sabah oil production 120,000 bpd in 2023.
25
Sarawak gas fields output 4.2 Bscf/d in 2023.
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Oil spill incidents reduced to 12 in 2023.
27
Carbon capture utilization in oil fields pilot 1 MtCO2 2023.
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Oil tanker movements 2,450 voyages in Bintulu port 2023.
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Gas-to-liquid plant production 15,000 bpd in 2023.
Interpretation

Oil And Gas Interpretation

In 2023, Malaysia’s oil and gas performance was notably strong, with crude oil production of 585,000 barrels per day and natural gas output of 6.3 billion standard cubic feet per day, alongside 25 million tonnes of LNG exports, underscoring how the sector remains a major engine for the industry.
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Malaysia Chemicals & Related Industry (Key Indicators)

Select a set of headline indicators for Malaysia’s chemicals-related industry, spanning production, capacity utilization, exports, and employment (mostly 2023, with one 2022 GDP/R&D reference).

12.5
Petrochemical production 12.5 million tonnes in 2023.
92%
Olefins capacity utilization 92% in 2023.
4.2
Specialty chemicals exports USD 4.2 billion 2023.
98,000
Chemical employment 98,000 in 2023.
65
Chemical industry GDP contribution RM 65 billion 2022.
3.5
Chemical R&D expenditure RM 3.5 billion 2022.
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