April 20, 2026 Shopee Malaysia Market Weekly Report: Trending Searches for Bags, Sofas, and Teacher's Day Gifts

1. Key Platform Policy & Logistics Update

A significant fee adjustment is now in effect for sellers using Shopee's official overseas warehouse service in Malaysia.

• Official Overseas Warehouse Commission Rate Adjustment: Effective January 1, 2026 (Beijing Time), the commission fee for orders fulfilled through Shopee Malaysia's Official Overseas Warehouse has been standardized at 15.12% (inclusive of tax).
  • Important Notes:
    • The new rate applies only to orders generated on or after the effective date (January 1, 2026, Beijing Time).
    • Sellers are granted a grace period for price adjustments. Modifications made between December 24, 2025, and January 6, 2026 (Beijing Time) will not be flagged for "false discounts" if the price change does not exceed the scope of this fee adjustment.

2. Platform Trending Search Terms

Understanding what buyers are searching for is key to visibility. Here are the top keywords gaining traction on Shopee Malaysia this week.

Ranking is in no particular order.

3. Prohibited Items - Category B Reminder

All Shopee sellers must ensure their listings comply with platform guidelines. The following is a non-exhaustive list of Category B prohibited items, which are strictly forbidden for sale on Shopee Malaysia:

• Arrows & arrowheads
• Strong magnets
• Pure batteries (e.g., power banks, external batteries, button cells, batteries >8000mAh)
• Candles
• Gun-shaped ornaments
• Knife/sword models (ornaments)
• Inflatable balls
• Paint, pigments (flammable), powder
• E-cigarettes & accessories (e-liquid, etc.)
• Alcohol-containing items (e.g., alcohol wipes)
• Sprays, glue, lubricants, engine oil
• Medicated patches (e.g., mugwort patches, foot patches)
• Tooth powder
• Electric balance boards
• Health supplements
• Food (including pet food)
• Incense (mugwort, mosquito coils, sandalwood, etc.)
• Perfume, essential oils
• Desiccant, spices
• Electronic products that may activate (light, heat, sound) during transit
• All medicines
• Gambling tools (playing cards, dice, chips, etc.)
• Adult products
• Nail polish (including gel polish) & nail polish remover
• Liquids (>200ml)
• Any products containing cannabis/marijuana components (e.g., CBD, THC, Hemp, Cannabis)

4. Shop Feature Guides to Boost Your Sales

Shopee Malaysia provides powerful built-in tools to help Shopee sellers drive sales even outside of major campaigns. Here’s a breakdown of key features:

(1) Chat Broadcast

This marketing tool allows you to send bulk messages to customized recipient groups, view feedback, and directly reply to responses.

• Benefits: Drives store & product traffic, rewards buyers with exclusive promotions, and facilitates customer interaction.

(2) Shop Flash Sales (My Shop Shocking Sales)

Nominate your own products for limited-time sale events directly within your shop.

• Benefits: Increases product impressions and boosts conversion rates by attracting store visitors with time-sensitive deals.

(3) Bundle Deals

Create product bundles and offer discounts on the set. You can mix-and-match products, set discount types (percentage, fixed amount, or special bundle price), and track orders.

• Benefits: Attracts more clicks, sells more items per transaction, and increases overall sales volume.

(4) Add-on Deals

Encourage buyers to add more items to their cart by offering special deals or free gifts on specific products. Products with an "Add-on Deal" tag are more attractive in search results.

• Benefits: Generates more product clicks, creates a smoother shopping experience, increases items per order, and lifts overall product sales.

For detailed guides on setting up these features, visit the Shopee Seller Education Hub.