
Malaysia’s Trade Expands in 2026, Driven by Electronics Exports
Machinery & Electronics dominate Malaysia’s trade, while the U.S. leads individual export markets

Machinery & Electronics dominate Malaysia’s trade, while the U.S. leads individual export markets

GDP grew 4.6% in the first nine months of 2026, supported by services and industrial output

Machinery & Electronics account for 41% of China’s imports, led by nearly USD 500 billion in integrated circuits

Vietnam, Singapore and China expanded manufacturing output by over 40%, while Germany and Japan contracted

Output is concentrated in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong and Zhejiang, while Tibet records the fastest growth nationwide

Services account for two-thirds of GDP, while manufacturing value added rises, foreign investment weakens and growth moderates