Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia

ENCOURAGING 4.8% YEAR-ON-YEAR TRADE GROWTH FOR JANUARY–JUNE 2025 #

Palm Oil and E&E Products Boost Exports in June 2025

Malaysia’s trade performance remained firm in the first half (1H) of 2025, recording the highest cumulative value for trade, exports and imports to date. Trade increased by 4.8% to RM1.465 trillion compared to the corresponding period in 2024. Exports were up by 3.8% to RM760.2 billion and imports rose 5.9% to RM704.67 billion. Trade surplus was valued at RM55.53 billion.

Trade performance for June 2025, however, experienced a modest 1.2% decline to RM234.85 billion compared to June 2024. Exports contracted by 3.5% to RM121.72 billion, while imports rose 1.2% to RM113.13 billion. Notably, trade surplus rebounded to RM8.59 billion in June 2025, compared to RM759.9 million recorded in May 2025. This marked the 62nd consecutive month of surplus since May 2020, reflecting continued resilience in Malaysia’s external trade position.

The decline in exports for the month of June 2025 was primarily attributed to lower shipments of manufactured and mining goods, particularly petroleum products, liquified natural gas (LNG) and crude petroleum. This contraction was partly cushioned by continued strength in exports of palm oil and palm oil-based agricultural products, which posted double-digit growth in June 2025, extending its growth streak to 15 consecutive months. This was also supported by increased exports of machinery, equipment and parts as well as electrical and electronics (E&E) products. The growth in E&E exports is consistent with the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) projection of an 11.2% rise in global semiconductor sales for 2025.

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Trade Performance : June 2025 and January - June 2025

Trade Performance : June 2025 and January - June 2025 (Infographic)

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Prestasi Perdagangan : Jun 2025 dan Januari - Jun 2025

Prestasi Perdagangan : Jun 2025 dan Januari - Jun 2025 (Infografik)

MALAYSIA'S APRIL 2025 TRADE AND EXPORTS RECORD HIGHEST MONTHLY VALUE FOR APRIL#

Double-Digit Growth for Malaysia's Trade in April 2025, Registering Highest Trade Value Since August 2022

Malaysia’s trade performance sustained its positive trajectory in April 2025, marking the 16th consecutive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) growth since January 2024. Trade rose 18.2% y-o-y to RM261.94 billion, the highest monthly value ever recorded since August 2022, with both exports and imports posting strong double-digit increases for the month. Exports expanded by 16.4% to RM133.56 billion and imports were up by 20% to RM128.37 billion. Trade surplus was recorded for the 60th consecutive month since May 2020, reaching RM5.19 billion.

The growth in exports was predominantly driven by robust demand for manufactured goods, particularly electrical and electronic (E&E) products, which increased by almost RM16 billion. Another equally important sector was agriculture goods, especially palm oil and palm oil-based agriculture products which also played a significant role in supporting the overall expansion in exports.

In terms of markets, strong export growth was posted to major trading partners, namely ASEAN, China, the United States (US), the European Union (EU), and to Taiwan which reached a new record high. Overall exports to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners also saw a strong rebound. Among markets that recorded export increases were Mexico, India and the Republic of Korea (ROK), attributed to higher shipments of E&E products.

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Trade Performance : April 2025 and January - April 2025

Trade Performance : April 2025 and January - April 2025 (Infographic)

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Prestasi Perdagangan : April 2025 dan Januari - April 2025

Prestasi Perdagangan : April 2025 dan Januari - April 2025 (Infografik)

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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Trade Performance : May 2025 and January - May 2025

Trade Performance : May 2025 and January - May 2025 (Infographic)

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Prestasi Perdagangan : Mei 2025 dan Januari - Mei 2025

Prestasi Perdagangan : Mei 2025 dan Januari - Mei 2025 (Infografik)

MALAYSIA'S MARCH 2025 EXPORTS RECORD HIGHEST MONTHLY VALUE FOR MARCH^#

Trade Surplus in March 2025 Nearly Doubled Year-On-Year, Marking a 21-Month High

Malaysia’s trade continued its positive momentum in March 2025, marking the 15^th consecutive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) growth since January 2024. Trade rose 2.2% to RM249.89 billion, the highest value ever registered for the month of March. This performance was underpinned by a 6.8% increase in exports to RM137.31 billion, also a record high for March, while imports declined by 2.8% to RM112.59 billion. Trade surplus grew by 94.4% from March last year to reach RM24.72 billion, the highest value recorded since June 2023. This was the 59^th consecutive month of surplus since May 2020.

The rise in exports was primarily supported by higher demand for manufactured goods, notably electrical and electronic (E&E) products which recorded the highest monthly value thus far, with an expansion of more than RM12 billion y-o-y. Agriculture goods, particularly palm oil and palm oil-based agriculture products, also contributed to the increase in exports.

In terms of markets, exports to major trading partners namely ASEAN, the United States (US), the European Union (EU) and Taiwan, posted expansion with exports to the US soaring to a new record high. Similarly, higher exports were seen to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners such as Hong Kong SAR, Turkiye, Canada and Chile.

On a month-on-month (m-o-m) basis, trade and exports in March 2025 recorded double-digit growth, with trade recording an increase of 11.6% and exports, 16.1%. Imports, on the other hand, rose 6.6%.

For the period of January to March 2025, Malaysia recorded the highest values for first quarter (Q1) trade, exports and imports. Trade for Q1 2025 grew by 3.6% y-o-y to RM715.73 billion. Exports expanded by 4.4% to RM378.36 billion and imports rose 2.8% to RM337.37 billion. Meanwhile, trade surplus recorded double-digit expansion of 20.1% to RM41 billion.

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Trade Performance : March 2025 and January - March 2025
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Prestasi Perdagangan : Mac 2025 dan Januari - Mac 2025
Prestasi Perdagangan : Mac 2025 dan Januari - Mac 2025 (Infografik)