Breaking Into the Middle East: Malaysian Companies Achieve RM432 Million in Exports at Saudi Build 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, El Sky News – Continuous efforts by Malaysia’s trade development agency, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), to strengthen the presence of local companies in global markets have yielded remarkable results. Malaysian companies recorded a staggering RM432 million in export sales during their participation at the Saudi Build 2025 International Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This impressive achievement not only positions Malaysia as a standout participant in the region’s largest construction and infrastructure event but also highlights the strong potential of Malaysian products and services to secure mega government projects in Saudi Arabia.

MATRADE’s Strategic Focus in West Asia

Saudi Build 2025 served as a critical platform, particularly with the rollout of Saudi Vision 2030, which has triggered a surge of investment in urban development, infrastructure, and new tourism projects, such as NEOM and The Red Sea Project.

According to MATRADE, this participation forms part of an ongoing strategy to tap into high demand in West Asia, specifically in sectors including:

• High-quality building materials and finishes.
• Construction equipment and technology.
• Engineering and architectural consultancy services.

“The RM432 million figure is a testament to the quality and competitiveness of Malaysian companies. It demonstrates that our products and expertise are internationally recognized and capable of meeting the high standards demanded by projects in Saudi Arabia,” said a MATRADE representative.

Opportunities for Malaysian SMEs

This success is particularly significant for Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) involved in the exhibition. The large export sales are expected to open doors to more long-term contracts and strategic collaborations between Malaysian businesses and their counterparts in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Beyond the numbers, the achievement at Saudi Build 2025 strengthens Malaysia’s reputation as a reliable trade partner in West Asia, aligning with national efforts to diversify export markets and reduce dependency on traditional markets.

Next Steps: Strengthening Bilateral Trade Relations

The exhibition success is anticipated to encourage MATRADE to organize more trade missions to West Asia, focusing on sustaining momentum and exploring opportunities in emerging sectors such as green technology and digitalized construction solutions.

The RM432 million export sales milestone is a positive signal for Malaysia’s economy and serves as an encouragement for local companies to boldly pursue global markets.