Trade Performance : May 2025 and January - May 2025
MALAYSIA’S TRADE CONTINUES UPWARD TRAJECTORY IN MAY 2025#
Highest Monthly Trade Value for May, with E&E Sustaining Export Growth
Malaysia’s trade performance continued its upward momentum in May 2025, marking the 17th consecutive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) growth since January 2024. Trade increased by 2.6% to reach RM252.48 billion and was the highest monthly value ever posted for the month of May. Exports recorded a slight decrease of 1.1% to RM126.62 billion, while imports grew by 6.6% to RM125.86 billion. The country maintained a trade surplus for the 61st consecutive month since May 2020, amounting to RM766.3 million.
Exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products continued to show resilient performance in May 2025, registering an increase of nearly RM4 billion. This is consistent with the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) forecast of an 11.2% increase in global semiconductor sales in 2025. As a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain, Malaysia stands to benefit significantly from this anticipated expansion. Nevertheless, potential challenges remain, notably the uncertainties in global economic conditions. While the sector’s outlook remains positive, proactive policy responses will be crucial to sustain this growth momentum.
By destination, exports to key trading partners, including the US and the European Union (EU) recorded robust growth, while exports to Taiwan not only expanded but also attained a new record-high. Exports to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners notably the United Kingdom and New Zealand also recorded increases, primarily due to higher shipments of palm oil-based manufactured products.
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