Madagascar–Malaysia: New Trade & Investment Opportunities for 2025

Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies, and Madagascar is rapidly opening new opportunities in trade, natural resources, energy, and real estate.This session is designed for Malaysian companies, importers, exporters, investors, and business owners interested in exploring new African markets—starting with Madagascar.

Join us for a practical, no-nonsense overview of how Malaysian businesses can enter Madagascar and what Madagascar can offer Malaysia today.

🔹 1. Madagascar’s Potential Exports to Malaysia
High-value Malagasy products with growing international demand and selective export flows to Malaysia:

• Vanilla & spices (Madagascar is the world’s leading vanilla producer)
• Cloves & essential oils
• Cocoa & coffee (cocoa preparations are currently the strongest export flow to Malaysia)
• Minerals: nickel, cobalt, ilmenite, gemstones
• Seafood (limited volumes but strong potential)
• Textiles & apparel (significant national export sector with emerging prospects for Malaysia)

🔹 2. Malaysia’s Key Exports to Madagascar
Products Malaysia supplies competitively and currently exports to Madagascar:

• Palm oil & derivatives (Malaysia’s largest export flow to Madagascar)
• Cooking oil & processed food
• Plastics & packaging materials
• Household goods & basic consumer products
• Electrical & electronic equipment (currently modest volumes)
• Construction materials
• Automotive parts & motorcycles (opportunity-based, small current volumes)
• Pharmaceuticals & medical supplies (limited but strategic demand)

🔹 3. Investment & Partnership Opportunities
Sectors offering strong bilateral potential for 2025 and beyond:

• Retail & consumer goods distribution in Madagascar
• Import–export partnerships and supply-chain expansion
• Agribusiness, agro-processing & logistics hubs
• Renewable energy and green infrastructure projects
• Tourism & hospitality development (Nosy Be, Sainte-Marie and emerging destinations)
• IT services, BPO and digital talent collaboration (emerging potential)

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