Net trade in goods in Malaysia
Malaysia: Net trade in goods was 25.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in Malaysia, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 25.67 billion BoP, current US$ for net trade in goods in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Malaysia peaked at 50.83 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, -731.36 million BoP, current US$, in 1982.
Malaysia ranks 22nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 240.54 million BoP, current US$ | 3.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 2.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -731.36 million BoP, current US$ | 5.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -103.42 million BoP, current US$ | 22.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.08 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 50.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 45.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 25.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 42.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More economy & growth data for Malaysia
- Exports of goods and services 335.11 billion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 74.0% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 616.77 billion constant LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 446.04 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 1.91 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 429.96 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 4.5% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 94.5% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 721.58 billion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 71.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Malaysia?
- Net trade in goods in Malaysia was 25.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 50.83 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -731.36 million BoP, current US$ in 1982.
- How does Malaysia rank for net trade in goods?
- Malaysia ranks 22nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.