Malaysia’s producer prices rose 7.8% yoy in May 2026, accelerating from a 5.4% growth in the prior month and marking the third straight month of gain. It was also the fastest increase since June 2022, with producer-level cost pressures mounting amid persistent disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Manufacturing prices gained at a steeper rate (3.5% vs 1.1% in April), reflecting higher costs of coke & refined petroleum products (12.3%) and computer, electronic & optical products (5.7%). The mining sector continued to grow solidly (52.6% vs 53.4%), lifted by a solid rise in crude petroleum extraction (74.5%). Further, the agriculture sector picked up (8.9% vs 2.7%), boosted by fishing (8.9%) and perennial crops (11.0%). Utilities also contributed to the upside, with the water supply index staying elevated (10.0% vs 10.8%), while electricity and gas quickened (11.2% vs 10.8%). On a monthly basis, producer prices increased 1.1%, slowing sharply from April's 3.2% rise. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Producer Prices in Malaysia increased 7.80 percent in May of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Malaysia averaged 2.42 percent from 2002 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 22.50 percent in June of 2008 and a record low of -18.20 percent in July of 2009. This page provides - Malaysia Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Malaysia Producer Prices Change - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Producer Prices in Malaysia increased 7.80 percent in May of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Malaysia is expected to be 7.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Malaysia Producer Prices Change is projected to trend around 3.00 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-25 04:00 AM
PPI YoY
Apr 5.4% 1.1% 3.0%
2026-06-29 04:00 AM
PPI YoY
May 7.8% 5.4% 6.7%
2026-07-28 04:00 AM
PPI YoY
Jun 7.8% 7.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 137.10 136.90 points May 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.00 2.00 percent May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 133.10 132.50 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 126.70 127.30 points May 2026
Export Prices 162.10 159.20 points May 2026
Food Inflation 1.40 1.20 percent May 2026
Import Prices 132.60 133.10 points May 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.00 1.90 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.10 0.40 percent May 2026
Producer Prices 124.80 123.40 points May 2026
PPI YoY 7.80 5.40 percent May 2026


Malaysia Producer Prices Change
Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7.80 5.40 22.50 -18.20 2002 - 2026 percent Monthly
2010=100, NSA

News Stream
Malaysia Producer Prices Post Sharpest Gain Since 2022
Malaysia’s producer prices rose 7.8% yoy in May 2026, accelerating from a 5.4% growth in the prior month and marking the third straight month of gain. It was also the fastest increase since June 2022, with producer-level cost pressures mounting amid persistent disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Manufacturing prices gained at a steeper rate (3.5% vs 1.1% in April), reflecting higher costs of coke & refined petroleum products (12.3%) and computer, electronic & optical products (5.7%). The mining sector continued to grow solidly (52.6% vs 53.4%), lifted by a solid rise in crude petroleum extraction (74.5%). Further, the agriculture sector picked up (8.9% vs 2.7%), boosted by fishing (8.9%) and perennial crops (11.0%). Utilities also contributed to the upside, with the water supply index staying elevated (10.0% vs 10.8%), while electricity and gas quickened (11.2% vs 10.8%). On a monthly basis, producer prices increased 1.1%, slowing sharply from April's 3.2% rise.
2026-06-29
Malaysia Producer Prices Grow the Most in Near 4 Years
Malaysia’s producer prices rose 5.4% yoy in April 2026, picking up from a 1.1% gain in the previous month and marking the second straight month of growth. It was also the fastest increase since August 2022, with producer-level cost pressures intensifying amid mounting disruptions from the war in Iran. The mining sector jumped 53.4% after a 26.5% drop in March, buoyed by a sharp rise in crude petroleum extraction (74.5%). Also, manufacturing prices rebounded (1.1% vs -0.8%), reflecting higher cost of computer, electronic & optical products (3.8%). Further, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector bounced back (2.7% vs -5.6%), supported by fishing and perennial crops. Utilities also contributed to the upside, with the water supply index staying elevated (10.8% vs 11.3%), while electricity and gas accelerated (10.6% vs 9.6%).On a monthly basis, producer prices increased 3.2%, slowing from March's 4.1% rise.
2026-05-25
Malaysia Producer Prices Snap 12-Month Decline
Malaysia’s producer prices rose 1.1% yoy in March 2026, ending a twelve-month run of declines and marking the first increase since February 2025. The rebound was largely driven by the mining sector, which surged 26.5% after an 8.5% drop in February, boosted by a sharp rise in crude petroleum extraction (38.5%). Utilities also contributed to the upside, with the water supply index staying elevated (11.3% vs 11.9%), while electricity and gas accelerated notably (9.6% vs 4.7%). In contrast, a decline in manufacturing prices eased (-0.8% vs -2.7%), reflecting persistent drops in coke and refined petroleum products (-3.8%) and food products (-2.8%). The agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector also remained in contraction, albeit at a slower rate (-5.6% vs -8.7%), dragged by an 11.0% fall in perennial crops. On a monthly basis, producer prices rebounded 4.1%, reversing a 0.5% decline in February and pointing to strengthening cost pressures at the producer level.
2026-04-27