Malaysia has expressed its desire to strengthen cooperation with Chile in areas of food security, innovation, and sustainable development, following the 2026 Chile-Asia Business Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand.
The country remains an important market for Chilean products, with non-copper and lithium exports to Malaysia reaching approximately $80 million in 2025. However, fish and seafood are the largest category of Chilean exports to Malaysia.
Collaboration in Food Security
According to Chile's commercial representative in Malaysia, Ana Belen Bono, opportunities for deeper and stronger collaboration exist in areas where Chilean strengths align with changing Malaysian consumer preferences.
Malaysia is experiencing growth in its middle class, which demands high-quality products with variety and quality certifications, while Chile has a strong experience in areas such as fish, fresh fruits, wine, and wood.
Collaboration in Innovation
Chile aims to strengthen cooperation with Malaysia in sustainable innovation areas.
Bono noted that Chile is increasing its support for its expertise in renewable energy, green hydrogen, mining technology, water efficiency, and specialized services.
Impact and Consequences
Chile aims to strengthen cooperation with Malaysia in sustainable innovation areas.
Bono noted that Chile is increasing its support for its expertise in renewable energy, green hydrogen, mining technology, water efficiency, and specialized services.
Regional Significance
Chile aims to strengthen cooperation with Malaysia in sustainable innovation areas.
Bono noted that Chile is increasing its support for its expertise in renewable energy, green hydrogen, mining technology, water efficiency, and specialized services.
Malaysia remains an important market for Chilean products, with non-copper and lithium exports to Malaysia reaching approximately $80 million in 2025. However, fish and seafood are the largest category of Chilean exports to Malaysia.
Malaysia is experiencing growth in its middle class, which demands high-quality products with variety and quality certifications, while Chile has a strong experience in areas such as fish, fresh fruits, wine, and wood.
Chile aims to strengthen cooperation with Malaysia in sustainable innovation areas.
Bono noted that Chile is increasing its support for its expertise in renewable energy, green hydrogen, mining technology, water efficiency, and specialized services.