Malaysia’s trade balance strengthened notably in August 2026, with the surplus rising to 28.10B from 22.50B in July 2026, according to the latest data updated on 18 September 2026.
The August reading marks a solid month-on-month improvement in the country’s external position, signaling resilient trade performance. The higher surplus suggests that exports continued to outpace imports over the period, enhancing Malaysia’s overall trade buffer.
With the August trade balance now at 28.10B, compared with July’s 22.50B, markets and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases to gauge whether this expansion in the surplus can be sustained in the coming months.
