Malaysia Sector Trade Contribution Dashboard
Review how each major Malaysian trade sector contributes to exports, imports, total trade, surplus, and deficit using official Malaysia open data.
Latest Malaysia Sector Trade Contribution: June 2026
The figures below show each sector’s contribution to Malaysia’s exports, imports, total trade, surplus, and deficit.
Malaysia Sectors Ranked by Total Trade Contribution
The cards below show each sector’s contribution to exports, imports, total trade, surplus, and deficit.
Machinery and Transport Equipment
Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials
Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
Chemicals and Related Products
Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Material
Food and Live Animals
Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels
Animal and Vegetable Oils, Fats and Waxes
Beverages and Tobacco
Commodities and Transactions Not Elsewhere Classified
Understanding Malaysia Sector Trade Contribution
Malaysia sector trade contribution shows how much each major trade category contributes to overall exports, imports, total trade, surplus, and deficit. Instead of only ranking sectors by value, this dashboard helps visitors understand the role each sector plays in Malaysia’s wider trade structure.
A sector may contribute strongly to exports, imports, or both. Some sectors may also contribute significantly to trade surplus, while others may contribute more to import deficit. This makes contribution analysis useful for understanding the weight and importance of each sector.
Why Sector Contribution Matters
Sector contribution matters because Malaysia’s trade performance is built from many categories. Machinery, fuels, chemicals, food products, edible oils, manufactured goods, and other sectors may each influence national trade differently.
For logistics providers, contribution data can help identify which sectors are most important for cargo movement, shipment planning, customs documentation, warehousing, port coordination, container usage, and inland transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sector trade contribution?
Sector trade contribution means the percentage share each sector contributes to exports, imports, total trade, surplus, or deficit.
How is total trade contribution calculated?
It is calculated by dividing a sector’s total trade by total trade across all listed sectors.
Why are surplus and deficit contributions useful?
They show which sectors contribute most to positive trade balance and which sectors contribute most to import-heavy trade gaps.
How often is the data updated?
The official trade data is generally updated monthly. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision.
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.