Malaysia’s industrial production grew by 8.4% year-on-year in May 2026, falling short of market expectations for a 9.5% increase but up from an 8.2% rise in the previous month. The latest reading also marked the strongest growth since September 2022, driven largely by higher output in the mining sector, which jumped by 19.8% from 6.8% in April, as crude petroleum (-0.7% vs -6.4%) declined less, while natural gas accelerated (37.4% vs 16.6%). In contrast, production growth slightly eased for manufacturing (6.6% vs 8.3%), primarily due to declines in textiles, wearing apparel, leather products and footwear (-0.4% vs 3.4%) and transport equipment and other manufacturers (-4.8% vs 10.7%). Moreover, electricity generation increased at a softer pace (4.2% vs 10.5%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial output fell by 0.4% in May, reversing an upwardly revised 5.5% gain in the preceding period. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Industrial Production in Malaysia increased 8.40 percent in May of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Malaysia averaged 2.77 percent from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 49.60 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -31.60 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Malaysia Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Malaysia Industrial Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Industrial Production in Malaysia increased 8.40 percent in May of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Malaysia is expected to be 6.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Malaysia Industrial Production is projected to trend around 1.00 percent in 2027 and 4.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-12 04:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Apr 8.2% 3.1% 4% 3.5%
2026-07-09 04:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
May 8.4% 8.2% 9.5% 9.1%
2026-08-11 04:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Jun 8.4% 2%


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Coincident Index MoM 131.60 130.40 points Apr 2026
Industrial Production YoY 8.40 8.20 percent May 2026
Industrial Production Mom -0.40 5.50 percent May 2026
Leading Index MoM 1.25 0.04 percent Apr 2026
Manufacturing Production 6.60 8.30 percent May 2026
Mining Production 19.80 6.80 percent May 2026


Malaysia Industrial Production
In Malaysia, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8.40 8.20 49.60 -31.60 2007 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015=100, NSA

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Malaysia Industrial Output Growth Strongest Since 2022
Malaysia’s industrial production grew by 8.4% year-on-year in May 2026, falling short of market expectations for a 9.5% increase but up from an 8.2% rise in the previous month. The latest reading also marked the strongest growth since September 2022, driven largely by higher output in the mining sector, which jumped by 19.8% from 6.8% in April, as crude petroleum (-0.7% vs -6.4%) declined less, while natural gas accelerated (37.4% vs 16.6%). In contrast, production growth slightly eased for manufacturing (6.6% vs 8.3%), primarily due to declines in textiles, wearing apparel, leather products and footwear (-0.4% vs 3.4%) and transport equipment and other manufacturers (-4.8% vs 10.7%). Moreover, electricity generation increased at a softer pace (4.2% vs 10.5%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial output fell by 0.4% in May, reversing an upwardly revised 5.5% gain in the preceding period.
2026-07-09
Malaysia Industrial Output Growth at Near 4-Year High
Malaysia’s industrial production increased 8.2% year-on-year in April 2026, accelerating sharply from a 3.1% rise in the previous month and easily surpassing market expectations of 4%. It was the strongest annual growth since September 2022, driven by a faster expansion in manufacturing output (8.3% vs. 5.5% in March). Growth was broad-based across all manufacturing sub-sectors, led by electrical and electronics, transport equipment, food, beverages, and tobacco products, and non-metallic minerals, basic metal & fabricated metals. Electricity generation also strengthened significantly, rising 10.5% compared with a 4.8% increase in March. Moreover, the mining sector returned to growth, expanding 6.8% after contracting 6.5% in March, supported by a 16.6% jump in natural gas production. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, however, industrial output declined 3.4%, reversing a revised 9.3% increase in March.
2026-06-12
Malaysia Industrial Output Growth Steady in March
Industrial production in Malaysia grew by 3.1% year-on-year in March 2026, matching market expectations and the pace seen in the previous month. Still, the latest figure remained the weakest growth in industrial activity since last June, driven mainly by a deeper contraction in mining output (-6.5% vs -2.0%), as crude oil and condensate production declined more sharply (-11.3% vs -4.3%) and natural gas output continued to fall (-3.4% vs -0.4%). On the other hand, activity in the manufacturing sector increased 5.5% from 4.2% in the previous month, mainly boosted by robust output of electrical and electronic products (12.5% vs 12.9%) and food, beverages, and tobacco (9.1% vs 5.7%). Additionally, the generation of electricity went up (4.9% vs 4.6%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial activity fell by 1.8% in March, easing from a 2.9% drop in the preceding period.
2026-05-08