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 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. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Producer Prices in Malaysia increased 5.40 percent in April of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Malaysia averaged 2.40 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 May of 2026.

Producer Prices in Malaysia increased 5.40 percent in April 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
2026-04-27 04:00 AM
PPI YoY
Mar 1.1% -3.4% -2.7%
2026-05-25 04:00 AM
PPI YoY
Apr 5.4% 1.1% 3.0%
2026-06-29 04:00 AM
PPI YoY
May 5.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 136.90 136.40 points Apr 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.00 2.10 percent Apr 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 132.50 132.60 points Apr 2026
CPI Transportation 127.30 124.20 points Apr 2026
Export Prices 155.20 153.10 points Mar 2026
Food Inflation 1.20 1.10 percent Apr 2026
Import Prices 124.80 122.60 points Mar 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.90 1.70 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.40 0.30 percent Apr 2026
Producer Prices 123.40 119.60 points Apr 2026
PPI YoY 5.40 1.10 percent Apr 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
5.40 1.10 22.50 -18.20 2002 - 2026 percent Monthly
2010=100, NSA

News Stream
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 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
Malaysia Producer Prices Drop the Most in 7 Months
Malaysia’s producer prices fell 3.4% year-on-year in February 2026, deepening from a 2.9% drop in the previous month and marking the 12th straight monthly decline. The latest reading was also the steepest contraction since last July, as manufacturing costs declined further (-2.7% vs -1.7%), mainly due to sharp decreases in coke & refined petroleum products (-10.6%) and food products (-5.2%). Also, agricultural prices slipped at a faster pace (-8.7% vs -8.3%), driven by a 15.1% drop in perennial crops. Moreover, mining prices continued to contract (-8.5% vs -11.7%), pressured by lower natural gas (-14.2%) and crude petroleum (-6.4%) extraction. In contrast, electricity and gas prices rose at a slightly softer pace (4.7% vs 4.9%), while water supply inflation accelerated (11.9% vs 10.2%). On a monthly basis, producer prices dipped 0.5%, reversing a 0.1% increase in January.
2026-03-27