Malaysia Chemical Trade Statistics Dashboard

Malaysia Chemical Trade Intelligence

Explore Malaysia’s chemical trade statistics, including chemical exports, chemical imports, trade balance, and monthly chemical trade activity using official Malaysia open data.

Latest Malaysia Chemical Trade Overview: March 2026

The figures below show Malaysia’s latest available monthly trade values for SITC Section 5, Chemicals.

Chemical Exports RM 8,056,602,553 (RM 8.06 billion)

Chemical Imports RM 9,662,122,873 (RM 9.66 billion)

Total Chemical Trade RM 17,718,725,426 (RM 17.72 billion)

Chemical Trade Balance RM -1,605,520,320 (RM -1.61 billion)

Malaysia Chemical Trade Trend

The cards below show the latest available monthly chemical exports, imports, and trade balance without requiring horizontal scrolling.

Mar 2026

Exports RM 8,056,602,553 (RM 8.06 billion)

Imports RM 9,662,122,873 (RM 9.66 billion)

Balance RM -1,605,520,320 (RM -1.61 billion)

Feb 2026

Exports RM 7,810,329,949 (RM 7.81 billion)

Imports RM 8,410,998,956 (RM 8.41 billion)

Balance RM -600,669,007 (RM -600.67 million)

Jan 2026

Exports RM 8,498,528,563 (RM 8.50 billion)

Imports RM 9,728,139,657 (RM 9.73 billion)

Balance RM -1,229,611,094 (RM -1.23 billion)

Dec 2025

Exports RM 9,214,877,968 (RM 9.21 billion)

Imports RM 10,126,611,642 (RM 10.13 billion)

Balance RM -911,733,674 (RM -911.73 million)

Nov 2025

Exports RM 8,683,979,320 (RM 8.68 billion)

Imports RM 9,058,736,685 (RM 9.06 billion)

Balance RM -374,757,365 (RM -374.76 million)

Oct 2025

Exports RM 9,636,683,749 (RM 9.64 billion)

Imports RM 9,931,716,259 (RM 9.93 billion)

Balance RM -295,032,510 (RM -295.03 million)

Sep 2025

Exports RM 8,911,029,617 (RM 8.91 billion)

Imports RM 9,472,392,555 (RM 9.47 billion)

Balance RM -561,362,938 (RM -561.36 million)

Aug 2025

Exports RM 9,132,470,606 (RM 9.13 billion)

Imports RM 10,027,075,253 (RM 10.03 billion)

Balance RM -894,604,647 (RM -894.60 million)

Jul 2025

Exports RM 9,598,084,863 (RM 9.60 billion)

Imports RM 9,776,191,814 (RM 9.78 billion)

Balance RM -178,106,951 (RM -178.11 million)

Jun 2025

Exports RM 8,073,568,978 (RM 8.07 billion)

Imports RM 10,082,811,896 (RM 10.08 billion)

Balance RM -2,009,242,918 (RM -2.01 billion)

May 2025

Exports RM 9,060,033,505 (RM 9.06 billion)

Imports RM 9,869,560,854 (RM 9.87 billion)

Balance RM -809,527,349 (RM -809.53 million)

Apr 2025

Exports RM 8,992,687,574 (RM 8.99 billion)

Imports RM 10,076,836,542 (RM 10.08 billion)

Balance RM -1,084,148,968 (RM -1.08 billion)

Source: Official Malaysia open data from data.gov.my and the Department of Statistics Malaysia. SITC Section 5 represents Chemicals. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision.

Understanding Malaysia Chemical Trade Statistics

Malaysia’s chemical trade sector plays an important role in manufacturing, agriculture, industrial production, food processing, pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, coatings, plastics, rubber-related industries, and many other parts of the economy. Chemical exports and imports reflect the movement of essential industrial materials used by businesses across Malaysia and overseas markets.

This dashboard focuses on Malaysia’s trade in chemicals using official SITC commodity section data. It provides a practical overview of chemical exports, chemical imports, total chemical trade, and the chemical trade balance for the latest available reporting month.

SITC stands for Standard International Trade Classification. It is a system developed by the United Nations to classify traded goods into broad categories so that countries can compare trade statistics consistently.

Why Chemical Trade Data Matters

Chemical trade statistics are useful for manufacturers, importers, exporters, procurement teams, logistics providers, freight forwarders, industrial buyers, packaging suppliers, researchers, and business owners. By monitoring chemical trade activity, companies can better understand market demand, supply chain movement, sourcing pressure, and opportunities in industrial trade.

For businesses involved in flexitanks, IBC liners, bulk liquid logistics, industrial packaging, and containerized cargo, chemical trade data is especially relevant because many chemical products require reliable packaging, proper handling, secure transportation, and careful planning throughout the supply chain.

Chemical Trade and Bulk Liquid Logistics

Many non-hazardous liquid chemicals, industrial additives, lubricants, surfactants, resins, and related materials may require bulk liquid logistics solutions. Trade data can help businesses understand the scale and direction of chemical movement, supporting better decisions in procurement, packaging, storage, container planning, and export operations.

Malaysia’s chemical trade activity is closely connected to industrial production and international supply chains. When chemical imports rise, this may indicate demand from local manufacturers. When chemical exports increase, it may reflect stronger overseas demand for Malaysian-produced chemical products and industrial materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are chemical trade statistics?

Chemical trade statistics measure the value of chemical products exported from and imported into Malaysia during a specific period.

How often is the data updated?

The official data is published monthly. The most recent two months may be provisional and subject to later revision by the data provider.

Why is chemical trade important?

Chemical trade supports manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, industrial production, construction, pharmaceuticals, and many other sectors of the economy.

Who uses chemical trade data?

Importers, exporters, manufacturers, logistics companies, packaging providers, procurement teams, analysts, and researchers use chemical trade data for planning and market research.