Malaysia's imports surged 43.9% yoy to a new record of MYR 163.0 billion in June 2026, sharply accelerating from a 14.4% gain in May and marking the fastest growth since August 2022. The strong result underscored resilient domestic demand, as economic activity stayed firm and business spending strengthened. Purchases grew for intermediate goods (41.3%), capital goods (67.4%), consumption goods (17.2%), and dual-use goods (31.9%). By sector, manufacturing imports jumped 50.8%, driven by strong gains in E&E products (80.2%) and petroleum (66.0%). Mining imports edged up 1.8%, led by higher purchases of crude oil (7.0%) and metalliferous ores and metal scrap (7.9%). Agricultural imports rose 3.4%, led by other edible oils (47.9%) and palm oils (34.8%). Imports grew from China (56.6%), Japan (20.3%), India (112.3%), ASEAN countries (59.3%), the U.S. (38.4%), and the EU (28.0%), but fell from Australia (-11.2%). In the first half of 2026, total imports rose 16.9% yoy to MYR 824.4 billion. source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

Imports YoY in Malaysia increased to 43.90 percent in June from 14.40 percent in May of 2026. Imports YoY in Malaysia averaged 12.68 percent from 1971 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 108.20 percent in April of 1974 and a record low of -30.40 percent in January of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Malaysia Imports YoY. Malaysia Imports YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-19 04:00 AM
Imports YoY
May 14.1% 20% 15.5%
2026-07-20 04:00 AM
Imports YoY
Jun 43.9% 14.4%
2026-08-20 04:00 AM
Imports YoY
Jul 43.9%


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
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 177887.00 183861.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Exports YoY 45.40 44.70 percent Jun 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 163001.00 143987.00 MYR Million Jun 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Imports YoY 43.90 14.40 percent Jun 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 2061612.00 2010382.00 May 2026


Malaysia Imports YoY
Malaysia's main imports are: electrical and electronic products (29.4 percent), chemicals (9.5 percent), petroleum products (9.3 percent) and machinery, appliances and parts (8.7 percent). Main import partners are: China (19 percent), Singapore (12 percent), European Union (10 percent), the United States (8.1 percent), Japan (7.8 percent) and Thailand (6.1 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
43.90 14.40 108.20 -30.40 1971 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Malaysia Imports Notch Fresh Peak
Malaysia's imports surged 43.9% yoy to a new record of MYR 163.0 billion in June 2026, sharply accelerating from a 14.4% gain in May and marking the fastest growth since August 2022. The strong result underscored resilient domestic demand, as economic activity stayed firm and business spending strengthened. Purchases grew for intermediate goods (41.3%), capital goods (67.4%), consumption goods (17.2%), and dual-use goods (31.9%). By sector, manufacturing imports jumped 50.8%, driven by strong gains in E&E products (80.2%) and petroleum (66.0%). Mining imports edged up 1.8%, led by higher purchases of crude oil (7.0%) and metalliferous ores and metal scrap (7.9%). Agricultural imports rose 3.4%, led by other edible oils (47.9%) and palm oils (34.8%). Imports grew from China (56.6%), Japan (20.3%), India (112.3%), ASEAN countries (59.3%), the U.S. (38.4%), and the EU (28.0%), but fell from Australia (-11.2%). In the first half of 2026, total imports rose 16.9% yoy to MYR 824.4 billion.
2026-07-20
Malaysia Imports Rise Less than Expected
Malaysia's imports rose 14.1% yoy to MYR 143.62 billion in May 2026, slowing from April's 20.0% jump, the fastest growth since August 2024. The latest result also fell short of market forecasts of 15.5%, pointing to softer domestic demand amid a weaker ringgit, which increased the cost of imported goods. Purchases grew for intermediate goods (14.4%), but fell for capital goods (-18.3%), consumption goods (-2.7%), and dual-use goods (-134.9%). Sector-wise, manufacturing imports climbed 18.7%, led by E&E products (23.0%) and petroleum products (41.7%). In contrast, mining purchases fell 8.7%, dragged by crude oil (-4.1%) and metalliferous ores and metal scrap (-9.4%). Also, agricultural imports dipped 6.0%, weighed by palm oil products (-33.6%). Imports grew from China (38.7%), Japan (18.5%), India (31.7%), the EU (16.8%), and ASEAN countries (28.5%), but shrank from the U.S. (-32.0%). For January to May, imports grew 11.8% from the same period in 2025 to MYR 661.07 billion.
2026-06-19
Malaysia Imports Notch Record Peak
Imports to Malaysia surged 20% yoy to a record high of MYR 153.99 billion in April 2026, accelerating from a 10.4% increase in the prior month and marking the fastest growth since August 2024. The latest result was far above market forecasts of a 2.5% growth, amid robust domestic demand despite ongoing disruptions from the war in Iran. By categories, purchases rose for consumption goods (5.6%) and dual-use goods (101.2%), but fell for capital goods (-20.7%) and intermediate goods (-18.8%). Sector-wise, manufacturing imports jumped 22.5%, led by E&E products (12.1%) and petroleum products (141.0%). Mining purchases soared 25.6%, boosted by metalliferous ores and metal scrap (78.6%). However, agricultural imports dipped 12.3%, weighed by natural rubber (-21.5%). Imports grew from China (36.8%), Japan (20.1%), India (128.2%), the EU (6.5%), and ASEAN (38.7%), but shrank from the U.S. (-48.1%). For January to April, imports grew 11.1% from the same period in 2025 to MYR 517.40 billion.
2026-05-20


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