Malaysia

Insights for Malaysia

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February 2026 period, National level, Product aggregation

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Summary: 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.
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MoM insights: 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).
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YoY insights: 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).
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