Trade Performance : January 2025
MALAYSIA'S TRADE PERFORMANCE IN JANUARY 2025 KICKS OFF STRONG, SIGNALING POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR AHEAD#
Highest Ever Trade, Exports and Imports Recorded for the Month of January
Malaysia's trade performance was off to a strong start in January 2025, showcasing a positive trajectory with trade registering the highest monthly value for January. Trade recorded the 13th successive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, rising 3.1% to RM241.95 billion compared to January 2024. Exports grew for the fourth consecutive month, increased by 0.3% to RM122.79 billion and imports, 6.2% to RM119.16 billion. This resulted in a trade surplus of RM3.63 billion, the 57th successive month of surplus since May 2020.
The export performance in January 2025 was driven by robust growth in key sectors, particularly manufacturing and agriculture. This year commenced with an impressive monthly performance in electrical and electronic (E&E) exports which saw an increase of almost RM7 billion. Other products that recorded export growth include palm oil and palm oil-based agricultural products as well as machinery, equipment and parts.
In terms of markets, exports to the United States (US) and Taiwan posted significant double-digit growth in January 2025, fuelled by rising demand for E&E products notably semiconductor devices and integrated circuits (ICs).
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