Malaysia’s exports jumped 45.3% year-on-year to a record high of MYR 184 billion in May 2026, after an upwardly revised 37.3% increase in April and far exceeding forecasts of 32.4%, marking the strongest growth since August 2022 despite global uncertainties. Growth was mainly boosted by the manufacturing sector, which surged 51.7%, particularly in electrical and electronic products (70.5%) and petroleum products (74.2%). Meanwhile, mining exports soared 36.5%, supported by liquefied natural gas exports (111.5%). However, the increase was partially offset by a decline in crude petroleum exports (-67.1%). By contrast, agricultural exports plunged 22.9%, reflecting lower sales of palm oil and palm-based products (-24.6%) and natural rubber (-22.9%). By destination, exports grew sharply to the US (97.7%), Singapore (40.4%), China (27.8%), and the EU (45.0%). For the first five months of 2026, exports jumped 24.3% from the same period last year to MYR 793.8 billion. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Exports YoY in Malaysia increased to 45.30 percent in May from 36.90 percent in April of 2026. Exports YoY in Malaysia averaged 12.39 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 July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-20 04:00 AM
Exports YoY
Apr 36.9% 8.4% 9%
2026-06-19 04:00 AM
Exports YoY
May 45.3% 37.3% 32.4%
2026-07-20 04:00 AM
Exports YoY
Jun 45.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 40380.00 29226.00 MYR Million May 2026
Capital Flows 27395.00 9414.00 MYR Million Mar 2026
Crude Oil Production 478.00 478.00 BBL/D/1K 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 184004.00 183270.00 MYR Million May 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Exports YoY 45.30 37.30 percent May 2026
External Debt 1439700.00 1395500.00 MYR Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 22809.25 26641.30 MYR Million Mar 2026
Gold Reserves 43.86 38.88 Tonnes Mar 2026
Imports 143624.00 154044.00 MYR Million May 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Imports YoY 14.10 20.00 percent May 2026
Terms of Trade 122.20 119.60 points May 2026
Terrorism Index 1.09 1.63 Points Dec 2025
Tourism Revenues 102256.40 71308.50 MYR Million Dec 2024
Tourist Arrivals 2010382.00 2052600.00 Apr 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
45.30 37.30 84.30 -30.40 1971 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Malaysia Exports Reach All-Time High
Malaysia’s exports jumped 45.3% year-on-year to a record high of MYR 184 billion in May 2026, after an upwardly revised 37.3% increase in April and far exceeding forecasts of 32.4%, marking the strongest growth since August 2022 despite global uncertainties. Growth was mainly boosted by the manufacturing sector, which surged 51.7%, particularly in electrical and electronic products (70.5%) and petroleum products (74.2%). Meanwhile, mining exports soared 36.5%, supported by liquefied natural gas exports (111.5%). However, the increase was partially offset by a decline in crude petroleum exports (-67.1%). By contrast, agricultural exports plunged 22.9%, reflecting lower sales of palm oil and palm-based products (-24.6%) and natural rubber (-22.9%). By destination, exports grew sharply to the US (97.7%), Singapore (40.4%), China (27.8%), and the EU (45.0%). For the first five months of 2026, exports jumped 24.3% from the same period last year to MYR 793.8 billion.
2026-06-19
Malaysia Exports Hit Record High
Malaysia’s exports surged 36.9% year-on-year to a record high of MYR 182.7 billion in April 2026, accelerating sharply from March’s upwardly revised 8.4% increase and far exceeding forecasts of 9.0%, marking the strongest growth since August 2022, despite facing global uncertainties. Growth was mainly driven by the manufacturing sector, which soared 40.1%, particularly in electrical and electronic products (46.4%) and petroleum products (70.2%). Meanwhile, mining exports jumped 25.6%, supported by liquefied natural gas exports (4.8%). However, the increase was partially offset by a decline in crude petroleum exports (-18.4%). At the same time, agricultural exports rose 5.2%, reflecting higher sales of palm oil and palm-based products (4.1%) and other agricultural products (0.4%). For the first four months of 2026, exports climbed 19.0% from the same period last year to MYR 609.3 billion.
2026-05-20
Malaysia Exports Rise 8.3% in March
Malaysia’s exports climbed 8.3% year-on-year to a three-month high of MYR 148.8 billion in March 2026, easing from February’s downwardly revised 10.7% rise, as Middle East tensions weighed on global trade flows. Growth was driven by manufacturing, which expanded 9.6%, particularly in electrical and electronic products (15.0%) and petroleum products (23.7%). Meanwhile, mining exports fell 0.4%, weighed down by liquefied natural gas (-17.5%). However, this decline was partially offset by increases in crude petroleum (0.8%) and metalliferous ores and metal scrap (13.8%). At the same time, agricultural exports dropped 7.8%, reflecting lower sales of palm oil and palm-based products (-6.1%) and natural rubber (-45.9%). By destination, exports increased sharply to the U.S. (18.3%), while shipments to China rose 7.0%, Hong Kong increased 19.2%, and Taiwan surged 45.0%. For the first quarter of 2026, exports rose 12.7% from the same period last year to USD 426.5 billion.
2026-04-20


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