Malaysia’s corn imports will continue to grow moderately in 2026/27

A shift in feed demand toward the poultry sector maintains stable import requirements, while dependence on external suppliers remains.

Maize imports into Malaysia in the 2026/27 are expected to grow moderately amid a continued shift in feed demand toward poultry, according to the USDA Grain and Feed Annual report.

Total corn consumption is projected at 4.15 million tonnes, of which approximately 3.8 million tonnes will be for feed. The poultry sector, the country’s primary source of animal protein, remains the key driver of demand.

At the same time, swine production continues to face pressure due to epizootic risks, which is holding back production recovery and reducing its share of feed consumption. As a result, the burden on the feed sector is increasingly concentrated in the poultry segment.

Thus, overall feed demand remains stable, but is increasingly becoming more poultry-oriented, supporting a robust need for corn imports.

Imports are expected to reach approximately 4.12 million tonnes in MY 2026/27, with Malaysia remaining almost entirely dependent on external supplies, including from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, and the United States, amid minimal domestic corn production.

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