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Export Surge Lecker Food Taps Malaysia’s Cocoa Earnings Boom

Export Surge: Lecker Food Taps Malaysia’s Cocoa Earnings Boom

Malaysia’s 1H Cocoa Export Hit RM9.69 Billion, Boosted by Overseas Demand

Malaysia’s cocoa export earnings reaching RM 9.69 billion in the first half of 2025 highlight a strong global appetite for quality cocoa and for Lecker Food, this marks a moment of strategic advantage. With international demand growing and price levels rising sharply (the average price of dry cocoa beans last year rose by 141 % compared with the previous year), we recognise the shift from raw-commodity trading toward value-added processing. Positioned in Malaysia with local supply-chain proximity, Lecker is ready to be the bridge between this export momentum and finished-product excellence.

As the country’s cocoa sector enters a new growth phase, Lecker Food is accelerating its capabilities to support both domestic and export-oriented brands seeking manufacturing solutions. Our strength lies in converting high-quality Malaysian beans into premium chocolate compounds and finished products, leveraging formulation expertise, agile production, and end-to-end alignment. With the export surge signalling not just beans, but downstream opportunity, Lecker is committed to delivering value-added chocolate manufacturing that captures this expanding market.