Export from Bangladesh to Malaysia
Malaysia has a large Bangladeshi workforce and a mature halal grocery trade, and the four-hour flight from Dhaka makes it one of the cheapest perishable lanes we run.
| Regulator | Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety and Quality Division, MOH |
|---|---|
| Entry system | MAQIS clearance and import permit |
| Gateways | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) air; Port Klang sea |
| Air transit | 4-6 hours |
| Sea transit | 10-14 days |
| Typical buyers | Wholesale importers, halal grocery chains, foodservice distributors |
What a consignment needs to clear
MAQIS import permit
Plant and food consignments require clearance through the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services, with an import permit from the Department of Agriculture for fresh plant material.
Phytosanitary certificate
Issued per consignment by the Plant Quarantine Wing and matched to the packing list.
Halal certification
Processed grocery lines aimed at the halal retail trade need recognised halal certification. We arrange this with a JAKIM-recognised body.
Malay labelling
Bahasa Malaysia labelling on retail packs with origin, ingredients and expiry information.
Document set for Malaysia
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Import permit
- Halal certificate where applicable
Rules change. Treat this page as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and with your customs broker before you contract.
How an order into Malaysia runs
- You send the line list, volume per shipment and the port or airport you clear through.
- We return a quotation with Incoterm, packing, grade and the Malaysia certificate list within 4–6 working hours.
- Proforma invoice and sales contract are issued; you open the L/C or arrange T/T.
- We pre-fill the data your broker needs for MAQIS clearance and import permit and send it with the pre-shipment photo set.
- Consignment loads, the document set goes to your bank and broker, and you are told the flight or vessel the same day.
Lines we ship to Malaysia
- Fresh vegetables to Malaysia — Air, MOQ 100 kg mixed per air consignment
- Fresh fruits to Malaysia — Air, MOQ 100 kg mixed per air consignment
- Betel leaf (Paan) to Malaysia — Air, MOQ 50 kg per air consignment
- Areca nut (Supari) to Malaysia — Air or sea, MOQ 200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft container sea
- Green chilli to Malaysia — Air, MOQ 100 kg per air consignment
- Potato to Malaysia — Sea (reefer), MOQ 1 x 40 ft reefer, approximately 26 MT
- Mango to Malaysia — Air, MOQ 200 kg per air consignment
- Jackfruit to Malaysia — Air or sea, MOQ 200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen
- Frozen fish to Malaysia — Sea (reefer), MOQ 1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT
- Chilled fish to Malaysia — Air, MOQ 100 kg per air consignment
- Grocery & packaged food to Malaysia — Sea (dry), MOQ 1 x 20 ft dry container, mixed brands allowed
- Spices & mustard oil to Malaysia — Sea (dry), MOQ 5 MT bulk / 1 x 20 ft mixed retail
- Aromatic rice & pulses to Malaysia — Sea (dry), MOQ 1 x 20 ft dry container
- Jute & jute goods to Malaysia — Sea (dry), MOQ 1 x 20 ft dry container