Trading Of Building And Construction Materials Companies in Malaysia

The building and construction materials sector in Malaysia is expected to continue its growth in the coming years, supported by the country’s strong economic fundamentals and the government’s commitment to infrastructure development.

There are a number of publicly-listed companies in Malaysia that are involved in the trading of building and construction materials, including cement, steel, timber and glass. These companies are well-positioned to benefit from the continued growth in the sector.

Cement

Malaysia is the second largest producer of cement in Southeast Asia, with a production capacity of 21.8 million tonnes per year. The country’s leading cement producer is CIMA Berhad, which has a market share of around 40%. CIMA is followed by Lafarge Malaysia Berhad and YTL Cement Berhad, which have market shares of 20% and 10%, respectively.

Steel

Malaysia is a major producer of steel, with a production capacity of 11.8 million tonnes per year. The country’s leading steel producer is Ann Joo Resources Berhad, which has a market share of around 40%. Ann Joo is followed by CSC Steel Holdings Berhad and Masteel Malaysia Berhad, which have