Malaysia Trade Sector Snapshot Dashboard

Malaysia Trade Intelligence

View a clear snapshot of Malaysia’s major trade sectors, including exports, imports, total trade, trade balance, sector share, and trade direction using official Malaysia open data.

Latest Malaysia Trade Sector Snapshot: March 2026

The figures below provide a quick snapshot of Malaysia’s major trade sectors for the latest available reporting month.

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

Total Imports RM 124,199,086,437 (RM 124.20 billion)

Trade Surplus RM 24,553,217,719 (RM 24.55 billion)

Largest Sector by Total Trade Machinery and Transport Equipment

Malaysia Trade Sector Snapshot Cards

The cards below summarize exports, imports, total trade, balance, sector share, and trade direction for each major sector.

Rank 1

Machinery and Transport Equipment

Trade Direction Export-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 54.59%

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

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

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

Rank 2

Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials

Trade Direction Export-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 9.91%

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

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

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

Rank 3

Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Trade Direction Export-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 9.62%

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

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

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

Rank 4

Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Material

Trade Direction Export-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 7.84%

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

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

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

Rank 5

Chemicals and Related Products

Trade Direction Import-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 6.49%

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

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

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

Rank 6

Food and Live Animals

Trade Direction Import-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 3.90%

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

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

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

Rank 7

Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels

Trade Direction Import-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 3.01%

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

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

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

Rank 8

Animal and Vegetable Oils, Fats and Waxes

Trade Direction Export-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 2.59%

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

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

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

Rank 9

Commodities and Transactions Not Elsewhere Classified

Trade Direction Import-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 1.87%

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

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

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

Rank 10

Beverages and Tobacco

Trade Direction Import-Led

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

Share of Total Trade 0.18%

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

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

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

Source: Official Malaysia open data from data.gov.my and the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Figures are grouped by Standard International Trade Classification sections. Recent figures may be provisional and subject to revision.

Understanding Malaysia Trade Sector Snapshot

Malaysia’s trade sector snapshot provides a quick overview of the country’s major trade categories in the latest available reporting month. Instead of focusing on only one measurement, this dashboard brings together exports, imports, total trade, trade balance, and sector share in one readable view.

This makes the snapshot useful for visitors who want a practical summary before exploring more detailed dashboards. It helps identify which sectors are large, which sectors are export-led, which sectors are import-led, and which sectors are relatively balanced.

Why a Sector Snapshot Matters

A sector snapshot is helpful because trade data can be difficult to understand when viewed only as raw numbers. By summarizing each sector in card format, businesses can quickly compare trade categories and understand their relative importance.

For logistics providers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, procurement teams, researchers, and business owners, this type of snapshot provides useful context for cargo planning, sourcing decisions, shipment demand, warehousing, customs clearance, and market observation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this dashboard show?

It shows a snapshot of Malaysia’s major trade sectors, including exports, imports, total trade, trade balance, sector share, and trade direction.

What is total trade?

Total trade is calculated by adding exports and imports.

What does trade direction mean?

Trade direction shows whether a sector is export-led, import-led, or relatively balanced.

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.