Data Insights

Overall, Malaysia's trade values showed a mixed performance in the analyzed period. Total imports decreased by 10.62B MYR (8.51%) month-on-month but increased by 8.62B MYR (8.14%) year-on-year. Exports decreased by 15.88B MYR (10.8%) month-on-month, while year-on-year, they increased by 12.71B MYR (10.7%). The total trade flow reflects a complex landscape influenced by both domestic and international factors, including recent geopolitical tensions and trade agreements.

In the month-on-month analysis, Malaysia's total imports decreased by 10.62B MYR, reflecting a decline of approximately 8.51%. The top three countries contributing to this decline were China (28.31B MYR, -4.75B), Singapore (11.45B MYR, -2.98B), and Saudi Arabia (1.06B MYR, -852.27M). Conversely, the top three increases in imports were from South Korea (7.8B MYR, +2.92B), Vietnam (3.5B MYR, +601.2M), and Ireland (2.39B MYR, +566.65M). For exports, there was a decrease of 15.88B MYR, or about 10.8%. The largest declines were seen in Singapore (15.21B MYR, -5.72B), Hong Kong (8.98B MYR, -2.68B), and Japan (5.56B MYR, -1.88B). The top increases in exports were to the United States (24.89B MYR, +1.79B), Germany (3.6B MYR, +761.14M), and Bangladesh (1.23B MYR, +711.61M).

In the year-on-year analysis, total imports increased by 8.62B MYR, representing a growth of approximately 8.14%. The most significant increases were from China (28.31B MYR, +6.07B), South Korea (7.8B MYR, +3.62B), and Chinese Taipei (12.54B MYR, +3.35B). The largest declines were from Saudi Arabia (1.06B MYR, -2.18B), the United States (8.1B MYR, -1.77B), and India (1.83B MYR, -807.04M). Exports saw a total increase of 12.71B MYR, or about 10.7%. The top increases were to the United States (24.89B MYR, +7.39B), Chinese Taipei (8.37B MYR, +3.33B), and Hong Kong (8.98B MYR, +2.2B). The largest declines were from Singapore (15.21B MYR, -3.14B), Turkey (0 MYR, -1.76B), and Indonesia (2.91B MYR, -1.64B).

Overall, Malaysia's total trade value for the month decreased, with exports totaling 146.87B MYR (down 6.08B MYR, -3.98%) and imports at 125.5B MYR (down 8.17B MYR, -6.11%). Year-on-year, total exports increased by 24.06B MYR (19.59%), while imports rose by 6.35B MYR (5.33%). The trade balance remains positive, but the month-on-month decline indicates potential challenges in maintaining trade momentum.

In the month-on-month analysis, Malaysia's imports from Singapore saw the highest increase, with a trade value of 14.43B MYR, reflecting a growth of 1.78B MYR (14.12%). Chinese Taipei followed with an increase of 1.06B MYR (9.01%), bringing its total to 12.89B MYR. Oman also experienced a significant rise, with imports increasing by 462.3M MYR (387.34%). On the lower end, imports from the United States decreased by 2.65B MYR (-23.75%), while imports from China and Indonesia fell by 2.23B MYR (-6.31%) and 1.62B MYR (-25.83%), respectively. For exports, Japan led with a growth of 1.51B MYR (25.37%), totaling 7.44B MYR. Singapore's exports increased by 1.28B MYR (6.50%), reaching 20.93B MYR. Chinese Taipei also saw a rise of 1.22B MYR (14.01%). Conversely, exports to the United States dropped by 5.08B MYR (-18.02%), while exports to China and Australia fell by 3.2B MYR (-17.16%) and 922.7M MYR (-22.29%), respectively.

In the year-on-year analysis, imports from China increased significantly by 4.95B MYR (17.61%), totaling 33.06B MYR. Costa Rica also saw a notable rise of 1.76B MYR (713.25%), reaching 2B MYR. Singapore's imports grew by 1.54B MYR (11.99%), totaling 14.43B MYR. On the downside, imports from the United States decreased by 2.69B MYR (-24.02%), while imports from Chinese Taipei and Saudi Arabia fell by 2.03B MYR (-13.62%) and 1.8B MYR (-48.47%), respectively. For exports, the United States experienced a substantial increase of 5.85B MYR (33.90%), totaling 23.1B MYR. Exports to Chinese Taipei rose by 4.4B MYR (79.41%), reaching 9.93B MYR. Hong Kong's exports increased by 4.28B MYR (58.02%), totaling 11.66B MYR. However, exports to Australia decreased by 905.23M MYR (-22.96%), while exports to Bangladesh and Brunei fell by 382.02M MYR (-42.42%) and 278.86M MYR (-52.53%), respectively.

Overall, Malaysia's trade performance in 2025 showed a robust increase in both exports and imports. Total exports reached RM152.95 billion, up RM18.02 billion (13.35%), while imports totaled RM133.68 billion, increasing by RM4.83 billion (3.75%). Year-on-year, exports rose by RM14.43 billion (10.42%) and imports by RM14.33 billion (12.01%). The trade balance remains positive, indicating a healthy trade environment as Malaysia continues to strengthen its international trade relationships.

In the month-on-month analysis, Malaysia's total exports reached RM152.95 billion, reflecting a significant increase of RM18.02 billion, or approximately 13.35%. Imports totaled RM133.68 billion, with a smaller increase of RM4.83 billion, or about 3.75%. For imports by country, the United States led with RM11.18 billion, increasing by RM2.38 billion (27.08%), followed by Chinese Taipei at RM11.82 billion (1.75 billion increase, 17.40%), and Indonesia at RM6.27 billion (1.63 billion increase, 34.90%). On the lower end, Costa Rica saw a decrease of RM4.94 billion, South Korea decreased by RM1.75 billion, and Oman decreased by RM1.20 billion. In exports, the United States again topped the list with RM28.18 billion, an increase of RM8.05 billion (40.01%), followed by Hong Kong at RM10.99 billion (2.62 billion increase, 31.34%), and China at RM18.67 billion (2.06 billion increase, 12.39%). Conversely, Mexico experienced a decrease of RM481.87 million, Chinese Taipei decreased by RM440.25 million, and Burma saw a drop of RM357.99 million.

In the year-on-year analysis, total exports increased to RM152.95 billion, up RM14.43 billion or 10.42%. Imports also saw a rise to RM133.68 billion, with an increase of RM14.33 billion, or 12.01%. For imports by country, China was the highest at RM35.29 billion, with a year-on-year increase of RM7.92 billion (28.96%), followed by South Korea at RM5.94 billion (2.01 billion increase, 51.23%), and Vietnam at RM4.42 billion (1.97 billion increase, 80.43%). On the downside, Saudi Arabia saw a decrease of RM1.05 billion, Singapore decreased by RM946.14 million, and the United States decreased by RM869.86 million. In exports, the United States again led with RM28.18 billion, an increase of RM9.24 billion (48.79%), followed by Chinese Taipei at RM8.71 billion (2.23 billion increase, 34.42%), and Vietnam at RM5.77 billion (1.92 billion increase, 49.84%). On the lower end, Singapore saw a decrease of RM2.88 billion, Japan decreased by RM1.12 billion, and China experienced a drop of RM682.80 million.

The analysis reveals that Malaysia's trade dynamics have shown mixed results in the recent month and year. Month-on-month, total imports increased slightly by 945.8M (0.74%), while total exports saw a significant decline of 13.36B (-9.04%). Year-on-year, total imports rose by 17.6B (15.82%), and total exports increased by 8.66B (6.86%). The highest month-on-month import growth was from Costa Rica, while the largest year-on-year growth was from China. Conversely, Singapore and South Korea experienced notable declines in both month-on-month and year-on-year analyses.

In the month-on-month analysis, imports from Costa Rica saw the highest increase with a trade value of 6.8B, reflecting a significant rise of 3.81B (127.56%). South Korea followed with imports valued at 7.7B, increasing by 2.89B (60.10%). China, with imports of 34.74B, had a modest increase of 1.09B (3.24%). On the lower end, imports from Chinese Taipei decreased by 2.35B to 10.07B (-18.89%), while Vietnam's imports fell by 1.69B to 2.87B (-37.11%). Singapore also saw a decline of 1.42B in imports, totaling 11.97B (-10.61%). For exports, the United States led with 20.13B, increasing by 1.7B (9.22%). Chinese Taipei's exports rose to 9.15B, up by 1.04B (12.81%). Burma experienced a notable increase of 319.09M, reaching 524.12M (153.06%). Conversely, Singapore's exports dropped significantly by 5.26B to 18.73B (-21.93%), followed by Hong Kong with a decrease of 1.76B to 8.43B (-17.25%). The Netherlands also saw a decline of 970.51M, totaling 3.65B (-21.03%). Overall, total imports increased by 945.8M (0.74%), while total exports decreased by 13.36B (-9.04%).

In the year-on-year analysis, imports from China showed the most substantial growth, reaching 34.74B with an increase of 8.68B (33.32%). Costa Rica's imports also surged to 6.8B, up by 6.56B (27.41%). South Korea's imports rose to 7.7B, increasing by 3.39B (78.63%). On the downside, imports from Saudi Arabia fell to 1.18B, down by 1.86B (-61.11%), while Singapore's imports decreased by 1.61B to 11.97B (-11.84%). India also saw a decline of 670.87M, totaling 2.18B (-23.58%). For exports, Chinese Taipei led with 9.15B, increasing by 3.17B (53.07%). China's exports rose to 16.55B, up by 1.37B (9.00%). Hong Kong's exports increased by 1.28B to 8.43B (17.83%). On the contrary, South Korea's exports fell to 4.51B, down by 654.54M (-12.71%), while Kenya's exports decreased by 287.78M to 721.08M (-28.48%). The Philippines also saw a decline of 273.32M, totaling 2.03B (-11.85%). Overall, total imports increased by 17.6B (15.82%), while total exports rose by 8.66B (6.86%).