Malaysia - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Malaysia's critical mineral output across 4 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Malaysia holds 0 #1 global production ranks and 0 top-three global production ranks.
Malaysia Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Ferrosilicon | thousand metric tons | - | - | - | 120 | 2.4% | #5 |
| Tin Mine production | metric tons | 2,960 | 5,000 | 5,460 | 5,000 | 1.7% | #10 |
| Aluminum Smelter production | thousand metric tons | - | 900 | 1,050 | 1,100 | 1.5% | #10 |
| Rare earths Mine production | metric tons | - | 80 | 140 | 110 | 0.0% | #12 |
Malaysia Reported Critical Mineral Reserves (2025)
| Mineral & Reserve Basis | Unit | Reported Reserves | Share of World Reserves | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare earths Reserves | metric tons | 710,000 | - | #11 |
Frequently Asked Questions - Malaysia
How many critical minerals have reported production or reserves for Malaysia?
Malaysia has positive quantified observations across 4 mineral and material profiles in the 2026 USGS dataset, including 4 production measures.
What critical mineral reserves are reported for Malaysia?
Quantified reserve estimates reported for Malaysia in the 2026 USGS release include Rare earths (710,000 metric tons). Reserve definitions and assessment dates vary across reporting jurisdictions.
For which critical minerals is Malaysia a major import source to the United States?
In USGS 2021-24 US import-source statistics, Malaysia is a reported supplier across 9 tracked import categories, led by Arsenic (Arsenic acid: 99%), Arsenic (All forms of arsenic: 30%), Manganese (Ferromanganese: 26%), Manganese (Silicomanganese: 13%).