Malaysia
General Overview
Population:
29.3 million (2012 est.)
GDP (purchasing power parity):
US $499,689 million (2012 est.)
GDP per capita (PPP):
US $ 17,033 (2012 est.)
GDP (real growth rate):
4.3% (2012 est.)
Industries:
- Rubber manufacturing
- Palm Oil processing and manufacturing
- Light manufacturing
- Electronics
- Tin mining and smelting
- Logging and processing timber
Imports:
US $196.6 billion (2012 est.)
Import commodities:
- Machinery & transport equipment
- Mineral fuels
- Manufactured goods
- Chemicals
Exports:
US $227.4 billion (2012 est.)
Export commodities:
- Machinery & transport equipment
- Mineral fuels
- Manufactured goods
- Chemicals
Alberta's exports to Malaysia:
CDN $97.7 million (2012)
Alberta's main exports to Malaysia:
- Cereals
- Fats and Oils
- Nuclear Reactors
- Scientific and Technical Instrumentation
- Electronic Machinery
- Meat
- Articles of Iron
- Animal Fodder
- Beverages
- Printed Books
- Soap
- Oil Seeds
- Chemical Products
Canada's main exports to Malaysia:
- Fertilizers
- Electronic Machinery
- Cereals
- Nuclear Reactors
- Oil Seeds
- Fats and Oils
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Scientific and Technical Instrumentation
- Plastics
Alberta-Malaysia Relations
Alberta has a multifaceted relationship with Malaysia, which includes strong business ties, cultural exchanges and educational initiatives.
A summary of Alberta's relationship with Malaysia.
Sector opportunities for Alberta businesses interested in exporting their products
- Agrifood: In 2010, Alberta agri-food exports to Malaysia totalled $14.8 million, consisting mostly of wheat ($11 million) and pork ($2.45 million). Revenues from pork exports to Malaysia have increased by 67% over the past five years.
- Energy: Malaysia’s oil reserves are the third highest in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2010, Malaysia was the world’s tenth largest holder of natural gas reserves. A number of Alberta firms operate in Malaysia's energy sector, supplying equipment and representing the exploration and production, pipeline, drilling and service sectors.
- Education: Malaysia's growing population is increasing the demand for medical and educational services. Increased government emphasis on healthcare should bolster this trend.
Date Updated: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 10:13:41
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