Malaysia’s exports surged 45.5% year-on-year to MYR 191.1 billion in August 2026, accelerating from a 38% growth in both July and market expectations. Growth was mainly boosted by higher shipments of manufactured goods, which climbed 50.4% and accounted for 89.5% of total exports, particularly in electrical and electronic products (66.5%). Exports of mining products also soared 43.3%, due to increased shipments of tin (180.6%), metalliferous ores and metal scrap (76.1%), and liquefied natural gas (51.8%). However, the increase was partially offset by a decline in crude petroleum exports (-19.3%). By contrast, agricultural exports plunged 21.4%, reflecting lower sales of palm oil and palm-based products (-25%) and sawlog (-37.9%). Exports to all ten major destinations registered growth, led by the US (130.4%), Singapore (58.5%), China (19.9%), and the EU (20%). For January–August, exports totaled MYR 1,356.2 billion, up 31.2% from the same period last year. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Exports YoY in Malaysia increased to 45.50 percent in August from 38 percent in July of 2026. Exports YoY in Malaysia averaged 12.53 percent from 1971 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 84.30 percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -30.40 percent in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Exports YoY. Malaysia Exports YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-20 04:00 AM
Exports YoY
Jul 38% 45.5% 34.3%
2026-09-18 04:00 AM
Exports YoY
Aug 45.5% 38% 38%
2026-10-19 04:00 AM
Exports YoY
Sep 45.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 28089.00 22533.00 MYR Million Aug 2026
Capital Flows -26961.00 27395.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
Crude Oil Production 483.00 483.00 BBL/D/1K Jun 2026
Current Account 10766.00 15157.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
Current Account to GDP 1.50 1.40 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 191049.04 193550.48 MYR Million Aug 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Exports YoY 45.50 38.00 percent Aug 2026
External Debt 1509700.00 1439700.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 7407.62 22809.25 MYR Million Jun 2026
Gold Reserves 43.86 43.86 Tonnes Jun 2026
Imports 162960.00 171138.43 MYR Million Aug 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Imports YoY 41.10 36.30 percent Aug 2026
Semiconductor Exports 69283.46 69560.51 MYR Million Aug 2026
Terms of Trade 126.90 126.60 points Aug 2026
Terrorism Index 1.09 1.63 Points Dec 2025
Tourism Revenues 102256.40 71308.50 MYR Million Dec 2024
Tourist Arrivals 2247382.00 2061612.00 Jun 2026


Malaysia Exports YoY
Exports supported by influx of foreign direct investments have been one of the most important factors driving Malaysia’s GDP growth in recent years. Malaysia's main exports are: electrical and electronics products (36 percent), chemicals (7.1 percent), petroleum products (7.0 percent), liquefied natural gas (6 percent), and palm oil (5.1 percent). Malaysia's main export partners are: Singapore (14 percent), China (13 percent), European Union (10 percent), Japan (9.5 percent), the United States (9.4 percent) and Thailand (6 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
45.50 38.00 84.30 -30.40 1971 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Malaysia August Export Growth Tops Forecasts
Malaysia’s exports surged 45.5% year-on-year to MYR 191.1 billion in August 2026, accelerating from a 38% growth in both July and market expectations. Growth was mainly boosted by higher shipments of manufactured goods, which climbed 50.4% and accounted for 89.5% of total exports, particularly in electrical and electronic products (66.5%). Exports of mining products also soared 43.3%, due to increased shipments of tin (180.6%), metalliferous ores and metal scrap (76.1%), and liquefied natural gas (51.8%). However, the increase was partially offset by a decline in crude petroleum exports (-19.3%). By contrast, agricultural exports plunged 21.4%, reflecting lower sales of palm oil and palm-based products (-25%) and sawlog (-37.9%). Exports to all ten major destinations registered growth, led by the US (130.4%), Singapore (58.5%), China (19.9%), and the EU (20%). For January–August, exports totaled MYR 1,356.2 billion, up 31.2% from the same period last year.
2026-09-18
Malaysia July Export Growth Beats Forecasts
Malaysia's exports jumped 38.0% year-on-year to MYR 193.6 billion in July 2026, surpassing market expectations of 34.3% growth, after a revised 45.5% surge in June. The value of exports during the month was the largest on record, mainly driven by a 42.6% increase in manufactured goods, which accounted for 89.8% of total exports, notably electrical and electronics products (51%). Exports of mining products rose 9.6% due to higher shipments of LNG (14.1%) and metalliferous ores and metal scrap (115.2%). Exports of agricultural products also increased 5.6%, particularly palm oil and palm-based agricultural products (7.8%). Exports to all ten major destinations registered growth, led by the US (79.8%), Singapore (16.7%), China (30.2%), Taiwan (96%), the EU (37%), Hong Kong (58.7%), Vietnam (77.3%), Japan (21.9%), Thailand (37.5%), and India (45%). For January–July, exports totaled MYR 1,165.2 billion, up 29.2% from the same period last year.
2026-08-20
Malaysia Export Growth Strongest Since 2022
Malaysia's exports surged 45.4% year-on-year to MYR 177.9 billion in June 2026, accelerating from a downwardly revised 44.7% increase in May and marking the strongest annual growth since August 2022. Exports soared in the manufacturing sector (47.3%), supported by robust shipments of electrical and electronic products (56.9%), petroleum products (55.6%), and optical and scientific equipment (42.7%). Overall exports were also boosted by higher shipments in the mining sector (97.5%), particularly liquefied natural gas (83.3%). In contrast, agricultural exports fell 7.2%, weighed down by lower shipments of palm oil and palm-based products (-10.8%) as well as sawn timber and mouldings (-14.7%). By destination, exports to the United States more than doubled (108.6%), while shipments to Singapore (47.6%), China (36.1%), and Taiwan (44.7%) also recorded strong gains. For the first half of the year, total exports jumped 27.5% from a year earlier to MYR 971.6 billion.
2026-07-20


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