KUALA LUMPUR: DagangHalal.com, the world’s largest halal-verified B2B e-marketplace, is positioning itself for 2026 following a year focused on platform consolidation, operational improvements, and the continued development of its digital halal compliance capabilities.
The company views 2026 as a year where earlier groundwork can be built upon, as the global halal industry continues to expand and regulatory expectations increasingly emphasise transparency, traceability, and data-driven compliance.
Industry estimates indicate that the global halal food market, currently valued at over US$2.7 trillion, is expected to grow significantly over the coming decade, supported by export demand and rising standards across international supply chains.
“2025 was largely about putting the fundamentals in place. We spent the year strengthening our core platform, refining our digital compliance tools, and preparing ourselves operationally for the next stage.
“As we move into 2026, we intend to step up execution and market engagement, while remaining mindful of external conditions and operational discipline,” the company said in a statement.
Throughout 2025, DagangHalal focused on strengthening its ecosystem and advancing long-term development work toward commercial readiness.
A key milestone during the year was the commercial rollout of the Halal Internal Assurance System (HIAS), which is designed to help businesses digitalise Halal compliance, enhance traceability, and reduce reliance on manual audit processes.
In parallel, the company continued to expand its international visibility through participation in major trade exhibitions such as MIHAS, Gulfood, THAIFEX, SIAL Paris, and Anuga.
These engagements supported ongoing efforts to broaden the buyer and supplier network, while reinforcing Malaysia’s reputation as a trusted halal sourcing base.
DagangHalal also deepened engagement with industry stakeholders and relevant authorities to support certification readiness, quality standards, and export facilitation, particularly for SMEs facing increasingly complex compliance requirements in overseas markets.
Looking ahead, DagangHalal plans to place greater emphasis on scaling its digital compliance ecosystem, expanding market presence across Asean, the Middle East, and East Asia, and progressively enhancing AI-enabled traceability and governance features within HIAS.
The company is also continuing development work on complementary systems to support smart manufacturing and warehouse operations in line with Industry 4.0 trends.
“As halal governance becomes more data-centric, we are working to support this shift through technology and cross-border trade facilitation.
“With the foundation largely in place, our focus in 2026 is to push forward steadily and see how much progress we can achieve under prevailing market conditions,” it said.
With Malaysia’s halal exports reaching RM61.8 billion in 2024 and national targets expected to rise further by 2030, DagangHalal believes the coming period presents opportunities, provided execution remains disciplined and market conditions are supportive.
