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The Malaysian food and beverage sector growth continues on a strong food processing sector and an increase in tourism fueling the HRI sector.

Czechia has emerged as a promising market for high-value U.S. food and agricultural products, including tree nuts, fish and seafood, beef, distilled spirits, wine, and various food preparations.

The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Ports (Mawani), in coordination with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, announced its intention to require the use of pallets for all containerized cargo shipments to the Kingdom's ports.

The major export certificates required by Saudi Arabia’s regulatory and import control agencies are included in this Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) - Certificates Report.

Saudi Arabia is the dominant market in the Middle East region and offers export opportunities for U.S. exporters of bulk commodities and consumer-oriented products.

Evolving dietary preferences and a strong economy can pave the way for U.S. seafood and fish feed exports to meet domestic demand.

The Malaysian government will end chicken egg subsidies effective August 1, 2025 as part of a broader shift from blanket subsidies to targeted assistance. Current ceiling prices for certain grades of eggs remain unchanged.

The Saudi Arabian pet market is growing - fueled by rising pet ownership driven by evolving social norms and increasing disposable income.

Malaysia relies on imports to satisfy local demand for grain commodities including rice, corn, and wheat.

This report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from Unites States to Malaysia. The report is supplemented by the Malaysia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Export Certificate Report 2025.

This report provides information on the export certification requirements of the Government of Malaysia. This report supplements the Malaysia Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) – Country Report 2025.

Malaysia's food processing sector continues to be an attractive destination for U.S. food ingredients. Food and beverage manufacturing remain priority areas of economic growth for Malaysia and have boasted solid performance in the past several years.