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May 2026 period, National level, Product aggregation
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Summary: In summary, Malaysia's trade performance in May 2026 showed a total trade value of RM327.62B, with exports at RM184B and imports at RM143.62B. The month-on-month analysis indicated a slight increase in exports but a significant decrease in imports, while the year-on-year analysis highlighted substantial growth in both exports and imports, particularly driven by trade with the United States and China. The overall trade flow reflects a robust export performance, aligning with recent news about Malaysia's strong trade figures and export growth.
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MoM insights: In May 2026, Malaysia's trade values showed mixed results. For imports, the top three countries with the highest month-on-month (MoM) increases were the United States (RM10.91B, RM1.33B increase, 13.84%), Oman (RM1.32B, RM878M increase, 197.75%), and Thailand (RM5.78B, RM655.09M increase, 12.79%). Conversely, the lowest decreases were seen with India (RM3.08B, RM-2.21B decrease, -41.79%), Saudi Arabia (RM472.78M, RM-2.11B decrease, -81.71%), and Indonesia (RM4.46B, RM-2.08B decrease, -31.87%). For exports, the top increases were led by the United States (RM36.93B, RM10.03B increase, 37.27%), the Netherlands (RM7.07B, RM2.2B increase, 45.17%), and Hong Kong (RM13.59B, RM1.27B increase, 10.31%). The lowest decreases were from Singapore (RM25.62B, RM-2.67B decrease, -9.42%), South Korea (RM4.64B, RM-1.97B decrease, -29.83%), and Vietnam (RM6.22B, RM-1.31B decrease, -17.40%). Overall, total exports increased by RM733.34M (0.40%) while imports decreased by RM10.42B (-6.74%).
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YoY insights: Year-on-year (YoY) analysis for May 2026 revealed significant growth in trade values. For imports, the top increases were from China (RM40.46B, RM11.3B increase, 38.75%), Singapore (RM18.43B, RM5.62B increase, 43.89%), and Chinese Taipei (RM15.38B, RM3.68B increase, 31.44%). The lowest decreases were from the United States (RM10.91B, RM-5.12B decrease, -31.96%), Saudi Arabia (RM472.78M, RM-2.36B decrease, -83.28%), and the United Arab Emirates (RM1.18B, RM-1.51B decrease, -56.28%). For exports, the highest increases were seen with the United States (RM36.93B, RM18.26B increase, 97.74%), Singapore (RM25.62B, RM7.37B increase, 40.41%), and Hong Kong (RM13.59B, RM6.8B increase, 100.23%). The lowest decreases were from the United Arab Emirates (RM927.75M, RM-458.75M decrease, -33.09%), Saudi Arabia (RM253.36M, RM-417.42M decrease, -62.23%), and Germany (RM2.46B, RM-377.35M decrease, -13.29%). Overall, total exports increased by RM57.39B (45.32%) while imports increased by RM17.77B (14.12%).
