Trade Performance : November 2025 and January - November 2025

STRONGER TRADE PERFORMANCE DRIVEN BY CONTINUED STRENGTH IN E&E EXPORTS

Trade Surges in November 2025, Extending Surplus Streak to 67 Months

Malaysia’s trade performance strengthened further in November 2025, with trade registering double-digit growth of 11.1% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM263.83 billion. Exports extended their upward trend for the fifth consecutive month, rising 7.0% to RM134.97 billion, while imports expanded by 15.8% to RM128.86 billion. Trade surplus of RM6.12 billion was recorded, marking the 67th consecutive month of surplus since May 2020.

Exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products remained the key export growth contributor, rising by nearly RM8.0 billion, in line with the positive global outlook of the semiconductor industry. World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) has revised upward its projection for global semiconductor sales growth to 22.5% in 2025 (previous projection: 15.4%). Other notable contributors to export growth included optical and scientific equipment as well as metalliferous ores and metal scrap, reflecting broad-based strength across multiple sectors.

Higher exports were registered to major trading partners, namely ASEAN, China, the European Union (EU) and Taiwan. Strong momentum in exports to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners remains, with significant increases recorded to Hong Kong SAR, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, the United Kingdom (UK), Chile and Peru. Exports to Taiwan in particular, surged to a record high.

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Malaysia’s Trade Performance November 2025 (Infographic)
Malaysia External Trade Statistic

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Prestasi Perdagangan Malaysia November 2025 (Infografik)
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