Malaysia Chemicals Sector Report 2025-2026

Malaysia has substantial crude oil and natural gas reserves. The government established Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) in 1974 as the national oil corporation and owner and steward of the country's hydrocarbon deposits. Petronas has since constructed transport infrastructure for the oil and gas sector, facilitating the growth of the petrochemical industry. Malaysia is also a global scale oleochemical producer. Malaysia allocates approximately 5.7mn hectares of agricultural land to oil palm plantations, guaranteeing a consistent supply of palm oil and palm kernel oil for the country's oleochemical facilities. Despite these advantages, Malaysia is predominantly a producer of commodity chemicals, with a limited production of speciality chemicals. Consequently, Malaysia remains a net importer of chemicals, as industrial end-users continue to depend on imported speciality chemicals.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Chemicals" sector for Malaysia. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Chemicals" sector in Malaysia
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Malaysia
• Ascertain Malaysia’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Malaysia.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors