Why Exhibit
The World Trades in Malaysia
  • Ranked the world's 19th leading trading country
  • World's 4th position in business efficiency
  • 7th most competitive country in Asia-Pacific region
  • 2nd largest contributor to intra-Asean trade
  • Main trading partners of Malaysia are USA, Japan, China and Thailand
  • Global linkages as past Chairman of the Organization of Islamic Conference
  • Major food imports: Cereals, cocoa beans, dairy products, sugar, molasses, honey, vegetables & fish
  • Major food exports: live animals, marine products, pepper, cocoa products & tropical fruits
Year 2008
Population 27.17 million
GDP (2007) US$ 156.10 Billion
GDP Per Capita (PPP) US$ 14,400.00
Projected Growth rate 5.7% (2008)
Total Food Imports MYR 21.3 billion
Total Food Exports MYR 2.5 billion
Total Exports of Processed Food MYR 8.67 billion
Total Imports of Processed Food MYR 13.407 billion
Total Exports (2007) MYR 605.20 Billion
Total Imports (2007) MYR 504.80 Billion
Total Trade MYR 1.11 Trillion
Trade Surplus MYR 100.40 Billion
Exchange Rate: US$1 = MYR3.30 *Subject to change
10 Reasons to Trade with Malaysia
  1. Diverse range of high quality goods & services
  2. Reliable suppliers
  3. Well developed trade support facilities & infrastructure
  4. Good manufacturing practices
  5. Transparent & fair trading regulations
  6. Professional business culture
  7. Friendly business environment
  8. Well-facilitated modern ports
  9. Pro-business Government policies & incentives
  10. Malaysia's track record as a trading nation
Catering to a World of Opportunities,
MIFB offers 10 sumptuous focuses:
1) Targeted Platform
- MIFB provides a strategic and focused trade platform that showcases the latest and most innovative food and beverage products and services from the industry
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2) Targeted Communities
- Setting pace for business solutions and strategic focuses are the thematic communicated that provide easy excess for buyers to source for products and services in the clearly demarcated and specialised areas making for more efficient and proficient experience at the trade fair
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3) Targeted Participation
- A specialised platform featuring country specific food and beverages as well as information on how to trade with the respective nations, giving you comprehensive assistance and information in extending you global reach
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4) Targeted Buyer Fly-in Program
- Strong buyers promotional program attracted over 15 000 keen trade visitors from 45 countries recorded as in year 2008 (an increase 0f 20% visitorship) giving adding the trade fair and international audience
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5) Targeted Business Matching
- MIFB provides complimentary one-to-one business matching sessions that have proven to be effective and reliable in meeting you business needs and in pursuing new market leads
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6) Targeted Networking
- Providing the ideal environment for participants to mingle and extend contacts and networks within the industry in a relaxed environment, making the most of your time spent at the trade fair
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7) Targeted Publicity
- MIFB continuously attracts strong media presence and support both above and below the line; providing extensive coverage of the trade fair and added exposure for participants and their products
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8) Targeted Business Forum
- The annual high impact business conference brings together eminent thinkers, speaker, as well as movers and shakers from the industry together with agro-prenuers, researchers and academics who share their knowledge, skills and visions for the industry in staying current and relevant in today's market
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9) Targeted Events
- Over 10 anchor events will be staged, reflecting the growing importance of various F&B sectors, augmenting the experience of visitors
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10) Targeted F&B Gallery
- The premium gallery gives focus to food trends and packaging that will help boost the marketability of food products as a benchmark for competition to sustain product innovation and development efforts, giving visitors a firsthand look at the latest and premium products the industry has to offer
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