Malaysia’s trade surplus widened to MYR 14.9 billion in May 2026 from MYR 9.0 billion in the same month last year, as exports grew faster than imports. Exports surged 45.4% year-on-year to MYR 177.9 billion, marking the strongest growth since August 2022, mainly driven by the manufacturing sector, which jumped 47.3%, particularly electrical and electronic products (56.9%) and petroleum products (55.6%). By destination, exports grew sharply to the US (108.6%), Singapore (47.6%), China (36.1%), and the EU (29.7%). Imports surged 43.9% yoy to a record MYR 163.0 billion, the fastest increase since August 2022, supported by higher purchases of intermediate goods (41.3%), consumption goods (17.2%), and capital goods (67.4%). Import growth was strongest from China (56.6%), followed by Singapore (84.2%) and Taiwan (35.1%), while imports from the US plunged 38.0%. For H1 of the year, the country’s trade surplus reached MYR 147.1 billion, with exports soaring 27.5% and imports climbing 16.9%. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Malaysia recorded a trade surplus of 14900 MYR Million in June of 2026. Balance of Trade in Malaysia averaged 5150.10 MYR Million from 1970 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 39873.00 MYR Million in May of 2026 and a record low of -4464.53 MYR Million in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malaysia Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Malaysia Balance of Trade - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Malaysia recorded a trade surplus of 14900 MYR Million in June of 2026. Balance of Trade in Malaysia is expected to be 40000.00 MYR Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Malaysia Balance of Trade is projected to trend around 40000.00 MYR Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-19 04:00 AM
Balance of Trade
May MYR40.4B MYR29.2B MYR 23.2B MYR 20.0B
2026-07-20 04:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Jun MYR14.9B MYR39.9B MYR 42B
2026-08-20 04:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Jul MYR14.9B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 14885.00 39873.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
Capital Flows 27395.00 9414.00 MYR Million Mar 2026
Current Account 15157.00 2748.00 MYR Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP 1.50 1.40 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 177887.00 183861.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
Exports YoY 45.40 44.70 percent Jun 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 22809.25 26641.30 MYR Million Mar 2026
Imports 163001.00 143987.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
Imports YoY 43.90 14.40 percent Jun 2026
Terms of Trade 122.20 119.60 points May 2026


Malaysia Balance of Trade
International trade plays a large role in Malaysian economy. Since 1998, Malaysia have been reporting consistent trade surpluses, mainly due to rise in exports of electrical and electronics products. In 2015, the biggest trade surpluses were recorded with Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and United States while the biggest trade deficits with China and Taiwan.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
14885.00 39873.00 39873.00 -4464.53 1970 - 2026 MYR Million Monthly

News Stream
Malaysia Trade Surplus Widens in May
Malaysia’s trade surplus widened to MYR 14.9 billion in May 2026 from MYR 9.0 billion in the same month last year, as exports grew faster than imports. Exports surged 45.4% year-on-year to MYR 177.9 billion, marking the strongest growth since August 2022, mainly driven by the manufacturing sector, which jumped 47.3%, particularly electrical and electronic products (56.9%) and petroleum products (55.6%). By destination, exports grew sharply to the US (108.6%), Singapore (47.6%), China (36.1%), and the EU (29.7%). Imports surged 43.9% yoy to a record MYR 163.0 billion, the fastest increase since August 2022, supported by higher purchases of intermediate goods (41.3%), consumption goods (17.2%), and capital goods (67.4%). Import growth was strongest from China (56.6%), followed by Singapore (84.2%) and Taiwan (35.1%), while imports from the US plunged 38.0%. For H1 of the year, the country’s trade surplus reached MYR 147.1 billion, with exports soaring 27.5% and imports climbing 16.9%.
2026-07-20
Malaysia Trade Surplus Hits Record High
Malaysia’s trade surplus soared to MYR 40.4 billion in April 2026 from MYR 0.8 billion in the same month last year, surpassing market expectations of MYR 23.2 billion. It was the largest trade surplus on record, as exports grew much faster than imports. Exports jumped 45.3% year-on-year to a record high of MYR 184 billion, mainly driven by the manufacturing sector, which soared 51.7%, particularly in electrical and electronic products (70.5%) and petroleum products (74.2%). By destination, exports grew sharply to the US (97.7%), Singapore (40.4%), China (27.8%), and the EU (45.0%). Imports rose 14.1% year-on-year to MYR 143.6 billion, supported by higher purchases of intermediate goods (14.4%). Import growth was strongest from Singapore (43.9%), followed by China (38.7%) and Taiwan (31.4%), while imports from the US slumped 32.0%. For the first five months of the year, the country’s trade surplus reached MYR 132.8 billion, with exports rising 24.3% and imports climbing 14.6%.
2026-06-19
Malaysia Trade Surplus Largest in Near 3 Years
Malaysia’s trade surplus surged to MYR 28.8 billion in April 2026 from MYR 5.1 billion in the same month last year, surpassing market expectations of MYR 16.6 billion. It was the largest trade surplus since June 2023, as exports grew faster than imports. Exports jumped 36.9% yoy to a record high of MYR 182.7 billion, mainly driven by the manufacturing sector, which soared 40.1%, particularly in electrical and electronic products (46.4%) and petroleum products (70.2%). By destination, exports grew sharply to the US (39.0%), Singapore (23.2%), and China (39.2%). Imports climbed 11.2% yoy to a record peak of MYR 154 billion, supported by higher purchases of consumption goods (5.6%). Import growth was strongest from China (36.8%) and Singapore (45.7%), while imports from the US plunged 48.1%. For the first four months of the year, the country’s trade surplus reached MYR 91.9 billion, with exports and imports advancing 19.0% and 11.1%, respectively.
2026-05-20