Malaysia Trade Surplus and Deficit Summary Dashboard

Review Malaysia’s surplus and deficit sectors in one dashboard, including exports, imports, trade balance, surplus share, and deficit exposure using official Malaysia open data.

Latest Malaysia Trade Surplus and Deficit Summary: March 2026

The figures below summarize Malaysia’s surplus and deficit sectors for the latest available reporting month.

Surplus Sectors 5

Deficit Sectors 5

Total Surplus Value RM 32,227,383,022 (RM 32.23 billion)

Total Deficit Value RM 7,674,165,303 (RM 7.67 billion)

Overall Sector Balance

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

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

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

Latest Data Period March 2026

Surplus Sectors Ranked by Surplus Value

The cards below show sectors where exports exceed imports.

Surplus Rank 1

Machinery and Transport Equipment

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

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

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

Surplus Rank 2

Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

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

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

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

Surplus Rank 3

Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials

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

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

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

Surplus Rank 4

Animal and Vegetable Oils, Fats and Waxes

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

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

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

Surplus Rank 5

Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Material

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

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

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

Deficit Sectors Ranked by Deficit Value

The cards below show sectors where imports exceed exports.

Deficit Rank 1

Food and Live Animals

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

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

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

Deficit Rank 2

Commodities and Transactions Not Elsewhere Classified

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

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

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

Deficit Rank 3

Chemicals and Related Products

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

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

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

Deficit Rank 4

Crude Materials, Inedible, Except Fuels

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

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

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

Deficit Rank 5

Beverages and Tobacco

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

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

Exports RM 223,670,990 (RM 223.67 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’s Surplus and Deficit Sectors

Malaysia’s trade sectors can be grouped into surplus sectors and deficit sectors. A surplus sector exports more than it imports, while a deficit sector imports more than it exports. Looking at both groups together helps provide a clearer picture of Malaysia’s trade structure.

This dashboard summarizes which sectors are contributing positively to trade balance and which sectors are more import-dependent. It is useful for exporters, importers, manufacturers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, researchers, analysts, procurement teams, students, investors, and business owners.

Why This Summary Matters

A country’s trade balance is not created by one sector alone. Some sectors may create large surpluses, while others may create large deficits. A combined surplus and deficit summary helps visitors understand how different sectors offset one another.

For logistics companies, surplus sectors may indicate stronger outbound cargo movement, while deficit sectors may indicate stronger inbound cargo movement. This can support planning for shipping, warehousing, customs clearance, inland transport, and cargo handling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a surplus sector?

A surplus sector is a trade category where exports are higher than imports.

What is a deficit sector?

A deficit sector is a trade category where imports are higher than exports.

Why compare surplus and deficit sectors?

Comparing both groups helps show which sectors strengthen the trade balance and which sectors rely more heavily on 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.