Trade Performance : July 2025 and January - July 2025
MALAYSIA’S TRADE RECOVERS, THE HIGHEST MONTHLY VALUE THUS FAR
July Exports Reach RM140 Billion, Driven by Higher E&E Exports
Malaysia’s trade performance returned to positive growth in July 2025, recording the highest monthly trade value ever, signalling the nation’s export resilience and global trade competitiveness. Trade rebounded by 3.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM265.92 billion. Exports grew by 6.8% to RM140.45 billion, the highest monthly value since September 2022, reflecting sustained international demand for Malaysian goods. Imports edged up by 0.6% to RM125.47 billion, while trade surplus continued for the 63rd consecutive month, valued at RM14.98 billion for July 2025.
Exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products improved significantly, by nearly RM12 billion to RM63.31 billion, an increase of 22.5% year-on-year, compared to July 2024. It remained the key driver of Malaysia’s export growth, alongside optical and scientific equipment as well as processed foods. All these product categories recorded the highest export value thus far. Other contributors to export growth included machinery, equipment and parts as well as palm oil-based manufactured products.
By destination, exports to all key trading partners namely ASEAN, China, the United States (US), Taiwan and the European Union (EU) registered positive growth, with exports to Taiwan reaching its highest value to date. Exports to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners also expanded, with notable increases in shipments to Mexico and the Republic of Korea (ROK), driven primarily by higher exports of E&E products.
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