Malaysia Export Strength Index Dashboard

Malaysia Export Intelligence

Compare Malaysia’s major trade sectors by export strength, including export value, export share, export-to-import position, trade balance, and calculated export strength index using official Malaysia open data.

Latest Malaysia Export Strength Index: March 2026

The figures below rank Malaysia’s major trade sectors by calculated export strength.

Total Exports Across Listed Sectors RM 148,752,304,156 (RM 148.75 billion)

Strongest Export Sector Machinery and Transport Equipment

Top Export Strength Index 77.04/100

Top Sector Export Share 54.11%

Malaysia Export Sectors Ranked by Export Strength Index

The cards below rank sectors using a calculated export strength index. The index is for general comparison only and is not an official government rating.

Rank 1

Machinery and Transport Equipment

Export Strength Index 77.04/100 — Strong Export Sector

Exports RM 80,492,049,894 (RM 80.49 billion)

Imports RM 68,501,913,346 (RM 68.50 billion)

Total Trade RM 148,993,963,240 (RM 148.99 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 11,990,136,548 (RM 11.99 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 54.11%

Export Share of Sector Trade 54.02%

Rank 2

Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Export Strength Index 33.85/100 — Limited Export Strength

Exports RM 17,817,880,070 (RM 17.82 billion)

Imports RM 8,429,470,610 (RM 8.43 billion)

Total Trade RM 26,247,350,680 (RM 26.25 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 9,388,409,460 (RM 9.39 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 11.98%

Export Share of Sector Trade 67.88%

Rank 3

Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials

Export Strength Index 27.16/100 — Limited Export Strength

Exports RM 16,011,233,441 (RM 16.01 billion)

Imports RM 11,046,014,791 (RM 11.05 billion)

Total Trade RM 27,057,248,232 (RM 27.06 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 4,965,218,650 (RM 4.97 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 10.76%

Export Share of Sector Trade 59.18%

Rank 4

Animal and Vegetable Oils, Fats and Waxes

Export Strength Index 24.64/100 — Limited Export Strength

Exports RM 5,872,816,498 (RM 5.87 billion)

Imports RM 1,190,951,832 (RM 1.19 billion)

Total Trade RM 7,063,768,330 (RM 7.06 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 4,681,864,666 (RM 4.68 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 3.95%

Export Share of Sector Trade 83.14%

Rank 5

Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Material

Export Strength Index 19.46/100 — Low Export Strength

Exports RM 11,302,933,756 (RM 11.30 billion)

Imports RM 10,101,180,058 (RM 10.10 billion)

Total Trade RM 21,404,113,814 (RM 21.40 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 1,201,753,698 (RM 1.20 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 7.60%

Export Share of Sector Trade 52.81%

Rank 6

Chemicals and Related Products

Export Strength Index 14.72/100 — Low Export Strength

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

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

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

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

Share of Listed Exports 5.42%

Export Share of Sector Trade 45.47%

Rank 7

Food and Live Animals

Export Strength Index 10.33/100 — Low Export Strength

Exports RM 4,008,837,738 (RM 4.01 billion)

Imports RM 6,641,395,675 (RM 6.64 billion)

Total Trade RM 10,650,233,413 (RM 10.65 billion)

Trade Deficit RM -2,632,557,937 (RM -2.63 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 2.69%

Export Share of Sector Trade 37.64%

Rank 8

Beverages and Tobacco

Export Strength Index 9.49/100 — Low Export Strength

Exports RM 223,670,990 (RM 223.67 million)

Imports RM 255,554,979 (RM 255.55 million)

Total Trade RM 479,225,969 (RM 479.23 million)

Trade Deficit RM -31,883,989 (RM -31.88 million)

Share of Listed Exports 0.15%

Export Share of Sector Trade 46.67%

Rank 9

Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels

Export Strength Index 10.49/100 — Low Export Strength

Exports RM 3,349,654,797 (RM 3.35 billion)

Imports RM 4,874,562,730 (RM 4.87 billion)

Total Trade RM 8,224,217,527 (RM 8.22 billion)

Trade Deficit RM -1,524,907,933 (RM -1.52 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 2.25%

Export Share of Sector Trade 40.73%

Rank 10

Commodities and Transactions Not Elsewhere Classified

Export Strength Index 7.45/100 — Low Export Strength

Exports RM 1,616,624,419 (RM 1.62 billion)

Imports RM 3,495,919,543 (RM 3.50 billion)

Total Trade RM 5,112,543,962 (RM 5.11 billion)

Trade Deficit RM -1,879,295,124 (RM -1.88 billion)

Share of Listed Exports 1.09%

Export Share of Sector Trade 31.62%

Source: Official Malaysia open data from data.gov.my and the Department of Statistics Malaysia. The export strength index is calculated from official sector trade figures for general comparison only and is not an official DOSM score. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision.

Understanding Malaysia Export Strength Index

Malaysia’s export strength index compares major trade sectors using export-related indicators. Instead of looking only at export value, this dashboard considers export value, share of total exports, export share within the sector, and trade balance.

A sector with a high export strength index is not only active in exports, but also shows stronger export orientation compared with imports. This helps visitors distinguish between sectors that are simply large and sectors that are genuinely export-led.

Why Export Strength Matters

Export strength can reflect international demand, domestic production capacity, commodity competitiveness, established overseas markets, and strong export supply chains. Export-led sectors may generate higher demand for outbound logistics, export documentation, port coordination, container planning, freight services, and cargo handling.

For companies involved in bulk liquid logistics, edible oils, chemicals, food-grade cargo, fuels, industrial materials, and manufactured goods, export strength data can provide useful context for shipment planning and market observation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is export strength index?

Export strength index is a calculated comparison score based on export value, export share, export orientation, and trade balance.

Is this an official DOSM score?

No. The index is calculated from official DOSM data for general comparison only.

What does a higher score mean?

A higher score means the sector is stronger from an export perspective compared with other listed sectors.

How often is the data updated?

The official trade data is generally updated monthly. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision.

Data Notice:
The figures displayed on this page are based on official Malaysia open data and are provided for general information and reference. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision by the official data provider.