Japan: Merchandise exports decelerate in June
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Merchandise Exports in Malaysia
Merchandise exports from Malaysia were worth USD 352.2 billion in 2022, compared to USD 228.5 billion in 2012, and averaged USD 244.3 billion over the past decade. For more exports information, visit our dedicated page.
Malaysia Merchandise Exports Chart
Note: This chart displays Exports (USD billion) for Malaysia from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
Malaysia Merchandise Exports Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Exports (USD bn) | 240.2 | 234.1 | 299.4 | 352.2 | 312.7 |
| Merchandise Exports (ann. var. %) | -3.4 | -2.5 | 27.9 | 17.6 | -11.2 |
Merchandise exports grow at a faster pace in May
Merchandise exports rose 2.8% year on year in May (April: +1.2% yoy). May’s result marked the most robust outturn since February 2023. Meanwhile, merchandise imports climbed 8.9% in annual terms in May (April: +7.3% yoy). As a result, the merchandise trade balance improved from the previous month, recording a USD 2.1 billion surplus in May (April 2024: USD 1.6 billion surplus; May 2023: USD 3.5 billion surplus). Lastly, the trend pointed down, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 37.1 billion surplus in May, compared to the USD 38.4 billion surplus in April.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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