Malaysia Sector Trade Performance Scorecard

Compare Malaysia’s major trade sectors using a practical scorecard based on exports, imports, total trade, trade balance, export share, import share, and overall sector performance using official Malaysia open data.

Latest Malaysia Sector Trade Performance Scorecard: July 2026

The figures below compare Malaysia’s major trade sectors using a calculated score based on trade activity, export strength, and trade balance.

Total Exports RM 193,598,325,145 (RM 193.60 billion)

Total Imports RM 171,138,427,246 (RM 171.14 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 22,459,897,899 (RM 22.46 billion)

Top Scorecard Sector Machinery and Transport Equipment

Malaysia Trade Sectors Ranked by Performance Score

The cards below rank sectors by a calculated score. The score is for general comparison only and is not an official government rating.

Rank 1

Machinery and Transport Equipment

Performance Score 78.86/100 — Strong

Total Trade RM 204,499,891,457 (RM 204.50 billion)

Exports RM 107,293,450,991 (RM 107.29 billion)

Imports RM 97,206,440,466 (RM 97.21 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 10,087,010,525 (RM 10.09 billion)

Share of Total Trade 56.07%

Share of Exports 55.42%

Share of Imports 56.80%

Rank 2

Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Performance Score 52.38/100 — Moderate

Total Trade RM 40,778,449,084 (RM 40.78 billion)

Exports RM 28,398,140,458 (RM 28.40 billion)

Imports RM 12,380,308,626 (RM 12.38 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 16,017,831,832 (RM 16.02 billion)

Share of Total Trade 11.18%

Share of Exports 14.67%

Share of Imports 7.23%

Rank 3

Animal and Vegetable Oils, Fats and Waxes

Performance Score 32.86/100 — Limited

Total Trade RM 9,043,158,821 (RM 9.04 billion)

Exports RM 7,605,404,262 (RM 7.61 billion)

Imports RM 1,437,754,559 (RM 1.44 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 6,167,649,703 (RM 6.17 billion)

Share of Total Trade 2.48%

Share of Exports 3.93%

Share of Imports 0.84%

Rank 4

Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Material

Performance Score 18.65/100 — Low

Total Trade RM 25,487,505,236 (RM 25.49 billion)

Exports RM 12,723,415,150 (RM 12.72 billion)

Imports RM 12,764,090,086 (RM 12.76 billion)

Trade Deficit RM -40,674,936 (RM -40.67 million)

Share of Total Trade 6.99%

Share of Exports 6.57%

Share of Imports 7.46%

Rank 5

Chemicals and Related Products

Performance Score 16.34/100 — Low

Total Trade RM 22,351,383,340 (RM 22.35 billion)

Exports RM 10,792,375,653 (RM 10.79 billion)

Imports RM 11,559,007,687 (RM 11.56 billion)

Trade Deficit RM -766,632,034 (RM -766.63 million)

Share of Total Trade 6.13%

Share of Exports 5.57%

Share of Imports 6.75%

Rank 6

Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials

Performance Score 14.37/100 — Low

Total Trade RM 35,545,411,790 (RM 35.55 billion)

Exports RM 15,989,468,233 (RM 15.99 billion)

Imports RM 19,555,943,557 (RM 19.56 billion)

Trade Deficit RM -3,566,475,324 (RM -3.57 billion)

Share of Total Trade 9.75%

Share of Exports 8.26%

Share of Imports 11.43%

Rank 7

Beverages and Tobacco

Performance Score 11.76/100 — Low

Total Trade RM 524,238,424 (RM 524.24 million)

Exports RM 245,100,460 (RM 245.10 million)

Imports RM 279,137,964 (RM 279.14 million)

Trade Deficit RM -34,037,504 (RM -34.04 million)

Share of Total Trade 0.14%

Share of Exports 0.13%

Share of Imports 0.16%

Rank 8

Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels

Performance Score 12.46/100 — Low

Total Trade RM 9,882,538,828 (RM 9.88 billion)

Exports RM 4,506,211,358 (RM 4.51 billion)

Imports RM 5,376,327,470 (RM 5.38 billion)

Trade Deficit RM -870,116,112 (RM -870.12 million)

Share of Total Trade 2.71%

Share of Exports 2.33%

Share of Imports 3.14%

Rank 9

Food and Live Animals

Performance Score 7.96/100 — Low

Total Trade RM 12,735,649,825 (RM 12.74 billion)

Exports RM 4,861,999,786 (RM 4.86 billion)

Imports RM 7,873,650,039 (RM 7.87 billion)

Trade Deficit RM -3,011,650,253 (RM -3.01 billion)

Share of Total Trade 3.49%

Share of Exports 2.51%

Share of Imports 4.60%

Rank 10

Commodities and Transactions Not Elsewhere Classified

Performance Score 6.18/100 — Low

Total Trade RM 3,888,525,586 (RM 3.89 billion)

Exports RM 1,182,758,794 (RM 1.18 billion)

Imports RM 2,705,766,792 (RM 2.71 billion)

Trade Deficit RM -1,523,007,998 (RM -1.52 billion)

Share of Total Trade 1.07%

Share of Exports 0.61%

Share of Imports 1.58%

Source: Official Malaysia open data from data.gov.my and the Department of Statistics Malaysia. The performance score 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 Sector Trade Performance Scorecard

Malaysia’s sector trade performance scorecard compares major trade categories using several indicators together instead of relying on only one figure. A sector may have high export value, strong import value, large total trade, or a positive trade balance. The scorecard brings these indicators together to provide a more balanced view.

This dashboard is useful for exporters, importers, manufacturers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, warehouse operators, procurement teams, analysts, researchers, students, investors, and business owners who want to compare Malaysia’s major trade sectors in a practical way.

How the Scorecard Helps

The scorecard helps visitors identify which sectors are most active, which sectors are export-led, which sectors are import-led, and which sectors contribute strongly to Malaysia’s trade movement. It is not a financial recommendation or official ranking method, but a useful comparison tool based on official trade data.

For logistics and supply chain companies, sector performance scores can provide a quick reference for cargo movement, shipment planning, container usage, warehousing demand, customs clearance, port coordination, and distribution activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the trade performance score show?

It provides a simple comparison score based on sector trade activity, export share, import share, and trade balance.

Is the score an official DOSM score?

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

How is total trade calculated?

Total trade is calculated by adding exports and imports.

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.