Freight Rates Malaysia to India | FCL Shipping & Transit Times
India's imports from Malaysia in 2024 were about US$12.4B. Direct sailings like Malaysia → India can be as low as 7–20 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.
Total trade
US$12.4B
India imports from Malaysia, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)
Two-way trade
US$19.8B
Two-way trade 2024/25
Typical transit
7–20 days
Direct Port Klang–India services ~7–15d; transshipment via Singapore/Colombo up to ~20d depending on rotation.
Port throughput
9.2M TEU
Malaysia's largest port Port Klang handles 9.2M+ TEU annually. Major transshipment and origin hub for Malaysia–India and wider Southeast Asia–India trade.
Trade Snapshot: Malaysia → India
Top Commodities Traded (Malaysia → India)
From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports
Mineral Fuels & Oils (HS-27)
Palm oil, petroleum products, refined oils. Malaysia is second largest palm oil producer. ~US$5.2B (2024).
Electrical Machinery (HS-85)
Electronic components, semiconductors, electrical equipment. ~US$3.1B (2024).
Organic Chemicals (HS-29)
Chemical products, pharmaceutical intermediates. ~US$1.9B (2024).
Plastics & Polymers (HS-39)
Plastic resins, polymers, plastic articles. ~US$1.4B (2024).
Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks
Benchmarks are indicative; use live schedules for ETAs
Origins (Malaysia):
Destinations (India):
Carriers:
| Port Pair | Service | Transit | Cut-off (typ.) | Free Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Klang → Nhava Sheva (JNPT) | Direct / T/S | 7–15 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Port Klang → Mundra | Direct / T/S | 10–18 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Tanjung Pelepas → Chennai | Transshipment | 10–18 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 7–14 | |
| Penang → Nhava Sheva (JNPT) | T/S | 10–18 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 |
Instant Rate Levels
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