Malaysia’s trade performance showed strong growth in February 2025, increasing 5.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM223.89 billion. Exports rose 6.2% to RM118.26 billion, while imports grew 5.5% to RM105.64 billion, marking the 14th straight month of y-o-y trade expansion.
Malaysia Records 5.9% Trade Growth in February 2025
The trade surplus rebounded to RM12.62 billion, driven by high demand for manufactured goods (85.7% of total exports), particularly electrical and electronic (E&E) products.
Exports to ASEAN, the U.S., the EU, and Taiwan surged due to E&E demand, aligning with a projected 11.2% growth in global semiconductor sales. MITI remains committed to exploring new markets amid geopolitical challenges to sustain growth.
