Trade Performance : October 2025 and January - October 2025
OCTOBER 2025 EXPORTS EXPANDED 15.7% Y-O-Y, HIGHEST ON RECORD AS E&E BOOSTED EXPORT GROWTH#
66th Month of Trade Surplus in October 2025, with Manufacturing Exports Expanding 15.7% y-o-y to RM126.68 Billion, a Record High
Malaysia’s trade performance in October 2025 rose significantly, as trade, exports and imports climbed to record levels. Total trade expanded by 13.6% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM277.65 billion. Exports climbed for the fourth consecutive month, increasing by 15.7% to RM148.32 billion, while imports grew by 11.2% to RM129.33 billion. This resulted in a trade surplus of RM18.99 billion, the 66th consecutive month of surplus since May 2020.
All major sectors recorded growth in exports, with the manufacturing sector as the main driver, up by 15.7% y-o-y to achieve a record value of RM126.68 billion. Robust demands were recorded for electrical and electronic (E&E) products as well as optical and scientific equipment, both of which also registered their highest export values to date. The mining sector sustained its positive trajectory for the second consecutive month, driven by higher exports of metalliferous ores and metal scrap. Meanwhile, the agriculture sector posted steady growth, led by strong exports of palm oil and palm oil–based agriculture products.
Malaysia also recorded higher exports across major trading partners, including ASEAN, China, the European Union (EU) and Taiwan. Exports to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners continued to gain momentum, with notable increases in exports to Hong Kong SAR, Mexico, the Republic of Korea (ROK), Australia, Pakistan, Canada, Peru and the United Kingdom (UK). Notably, exports to Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR reached new record highs.
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