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Malaysia's August Trade Surges 43.4% YoY to RM354b
Malaysia's trade jumped 43.4% year-on-year to RM354 billion in August 2026, driven by strong exports and imports.
In brief
Malaysia's trade jumped 43.4% year-on-year to RM354 billion in August 2026, driven by strong exports and imports. Malaysia's August trade grew 43.4% year-on-year to RM354 billion with exports and imports rising sharply. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
August Trade Surge
Malaysia's total trade rose 43.4% year-on-year to RM354 billion in August 2026.
“Malaysia’s total trade increased 43.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM354.0 billion in August 2026 from RM246.8 billion in August 2025.”
Export Growth
Exports rose 45.5% to RM191 billion, with domestic exports up 46%.
“Exports rose by 45.5 per cent y-o-y to RM191.0 billion, while imports increased by 41.1 per cent y-o-y to RM163.0 billion.”
Import Surge
Imports grew 41.1% to RM163 billion, driven by China and intermediate goods.
“Imports increased by 41.1 per cent to RM163.0 billion, with higher inflows from China (RM16.9 billion).”
Trade Surplus
Trade surplus expanded 77.1% to RM28.1 billion, marking 76 straight months.
“The trade surplus expanded by 77.1 per cent to RM28.1 billion, marking the 76th consecutive month of trade surplus.”
Key Export Partners
US, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong led export growth.
“Growth in exports was mainly supported by higher shipments to the United States (RM21.2 billion), followed by Singapore (RM11.3 billion).”
Key Import Sources
China, Taiwan and Singapore drove import growth.
“The increase in imports was primarily attributed to higher inflows from China (RM16.9 billion), followed by Taiwan (RM8.8 billion).”
E&E Products
Electrical and electronic products drove both export and import growth.
“Export growth was mainly driven by higher shipments of electrical and electronic (E&E) products (RM36.9 billion).”
Trade Performance
First eight months of 2026 saw trade grow 27% year-on-year to RM2.5 trillion.
“Malaysia’s total trade for January to August 2026 increased by 27 per cent y-o-y to RM2.5 trillion.”
The headline
Malaysia's August trade grew 43.4% year-on-year to RM354 billion with exports and imports rising sharply.
