Malaysia’s Halal industry to make up 10.8% of GDP by 2030

Malaysia’s Halal industry is projected to account for 10.8% of the country's GDP by 2030, with an estimated value of 231.1 billion RM (51.7 billion USD).

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia’s Halal industry is projected to account for 10.8% of the country's GDP by 2030, with an estimated value of 231.1 billion RM (51.7 billion USD).

To achieve this goal, Malaysia has streamlined the Halal certification process, reducing the certification time from three months to just 15 days.

The country is actively engaging in international Halal trade, holding roundtable discussions in countries with predominantly Muslim populations, as well as non-Muslim countries such as Japan and Timor-Leste. It is also working to strengthen strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabia, Russia, Uruguay and China.

It is also stepping up efforts to expand Halal industrial parks, aiming to boost domestic production capacity and draw foreign investment, particularly from multinational companies.

In 2022, the Halal industry in Malaysia accounted for 7.4% of its GDP, equivalent to 108.5 billion RM (24.2 billion USD).

The Halal market is projected to reach 5 trillion USD by 2030, supported by the increasing Muslim population and changes in global consumption demand./.

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