MATRADE Strengthens Malaysia’s Global Trade Ties, Secures RM5.62 Bln In Potential Exports At Expo 2025 Osaka

By Niam Seet Wei

OSAKA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has secured RM5.62 billion in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, held from April 13 to Oct 13, 2025.

Chief executive officer Datuk Seri Mohd Mustafa Abd Aziz said the figure was mainly contributed by the green technology, construction and professional services, chemical and chemical products, information and communications technology (ICT) and services, as well as halal products and services sectors.

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He said the results were derived from more than 1,500 business meetings facilitated by MATRADE, including business matching sessions between Malaysian exporters and Japanese, as well as international buyers and investors.

“We focused on three key components throughout the six-month expo, namely business matching sessions, business pitching sessions and business seminars,” he told Bernama on the sidelines of the Malaysia Pavilion’s closing ceremony at the expo recently.

Mohd Mustafa said MATRADE’s presence in Japan, especially in Osaka, reflected Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening economic diplomacy, expanding market access and contributing to the shared prosperity vision under ASEAN economic integration.

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Following the conclusion of Malaysia’s participation at the expo, he said MATRADE aims to further position itself as a strategic partner in global trade, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

“For 2025, we have seen double-digit trade growth in new markets such as Africa, West Asia and Latin America. In addition, we have surpassed our RM1 trillion trade target for 2025.

“I am confident that we can achieve even higher by year-end,” he said.

Moving forward, Mohd Mustafa said MATRADE will continue to take a more proactive approach in promoting Malaysian goods and services globally, ensuring more opportunities are opened up for local companies worldwide.

The Malaysia Pavilion, spanning 2,654.52 square metres across three floors and themed “Weaving a Future in Harmony,” showcased Malaysia’s commitment to a sustainable, inclusive and forward-looking future.

Throughout the six-month expo, Malaysia recorded a total of RM24.45 billion in potential trade and investment deals, comprising RM5.62 billion in potential exports, RM12.79 billion in potential investments and RM6.04 billion from more than 70 memoranda of understanding, agreements and cooperation (MoU/MoA/MoC) signed between Malaysian businesses and various international partners.

-- BERNAMA