Merchandise Trade Balance in Malaysia
The merchandise trade balance in Malaysia averaged USD 34.4 billion in the decade to 2022. The 2022 reading was USD 58.2 billion. For more trade information, visit our dedicated page.
Malaysia Trade Chart
Malaysia Trade Data
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | 35.2 | 43.6 | 61.2 | 58.2 | 47.2 |
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.
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