In September 2025, Malaysia experienced a remarkable 12.2% year-on-year increase in exports, reaching MYR 138.7 billion. This growth follows a revised 1.7% rise in the previous month and significantly exceeds market expectations of a 3.5% increase. This surge represents the third straight month of annual export growth and the most substantial expansion in five months. The growth was propelled by increased shipments to key trading partners: notably, the United States (24.4%), Singapore (28.0%), and China (2.9%).
Sector-wise, exports of manufactured goods saw a 12.5% uptick, mainly due to a 19.5% increase in electrical and electronic products and a 14.7% rise in machinery, equipment, and parts. The agriculture sector also demonstrated robust growth, with exports rising by 6.5%, driven by an 8.6% increase in palm oil and palm-based products. Moreover, mining exports grew by 4.3%, supported by heightened shipments of metalliferous ores and metal scrap, although there was a decline in liquefied natural gas exports (-13.2%).
Cumulatively, during the first nine months of 2025, Malaysia's total exports climbed 4.8% to reach MYR 1.17 trillion, compared to the same period in the previous year.
