The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) successfully organised a BizMatch session involving 35 buyers from the Central Asian Republics and 18 Malaysian suppliers, providing a focused platform for direct business engagement and trade discussions. The participating buyers represented key food manufacturing segments, including confectionery, ice cream, bakery and margarine, reflecting growing demand for palm-based ingredients and specialty fats in the region. A total of 352 structured business meetings were conducted during the session, generating an estimated RM47.5 million in potential sales. The strong level of engagement demonstrated encouraging commercial interest from Central Asian buyers and highlighted opportunities for Malaysian suppliers to expand their presence in the region through direct supply, tailored product solutions and longer-term business partnerships. The session also provided Malaysian companies with an opportunity to better understand buyer requirements, product specifications and market preferences across Central Asia. Discussions covered a range of palm-based products and applications, particularly specialty fats and ingredients for food manufacturing. H.E. Mr. Karomidin Gadoev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Malaysia, attended the session and engaged with both buyers and Malaysian suppliers. He expressed support for stronger trade collaboration and highlighted Uzbekistan’s potential as a gateway to the wider Central Asian market. He also encouraged Malaysian suppliers to consider establishing a stronger commercial presence in the region, including the positioning of stocks in Uzbekistan to improve distribution efficiency. Overall, the BizMatch session achieved strong participation and generated promising business leads for Malaysian suppliers. The positive response from both buyers and suppliers reflects the growing potential of Central Asia as a market for Malaysian palm oil and palm-based products, particularly in higher-value food applications. MPOC will continue to facilitate follow-up engagement between participating companies to support the conversion of identified opportunities into sustainable trade partnerships.