Malaysia's July exports increase by 38.2 per cent

In July 2026, Malaysia's exports surged by RM53.5 billion, marking a 38.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Penang emerged as the leading contributor to this growth, with exports rising by RM40.4 billion. Johor and Selangor also played a significant role, adding RM10.1 billion and RM3.7 billion to the total exports, respectively.

The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) highlighted that the surge in exports was fueled by various states, including Sarawak with an RM1.6 billion increase, followed by Perak, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, and Negeri Sembilan. Conversely, exports saw a decline in several states, with Perlis recording a RM31.1 million decrease, Melaka at RM156.9 million, and Terengganu, the Federal Territory of Labuan, Pahang, Sabah, and others experiencing drops in exports.

Meanwhile, Malaysia's total trade for July 2026 reached RM364.7 billion, with exports at RM193.6 billion and imports at RM171.1 billion. The increase in exports was also mirrored in the trade surplus, as imports saw a 36.4% rise, totaling RM45.7 billion, compared to July 2025. Penang again led the surge in imports, with an RM21.8 billion increase, followed by Selangor, Johor, and Kuala Lumpur and Kedah, each contributing RM7.3 billion.