MESR Volume 1/2023 presents the latest economic scenario based on the official macroeconomic statistics released by DOSM for November and some forthcoming statistics for December 2022.
Release Date : Tuesday 31, January 2023 1200Both the Export & Import Unit Value Indices decreased by 2.8 per cent
Release Date : Friday 27, January 2023 1200KEY FACTS
Malaysia’s total trade grew at 8.6 per cent in December 2022, with the amount of RM236.0 billion as compared to RM217.4 billion in the same month of preceding year. Exports increased by 6.0 per cent to RM131.9 billion in December 2022. Imports amounted at RM104.1 billion rose by 12.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y). Trade balance remained to record a surplus with a value of RM27.8 billion, despite the decrease of 11.8 per cent from the previous year.
In comparison to November 2022, exports and trade balance increased by 1.7 per cent and 27.6 per cent, respectively. However, imports and total trade showed declines. Imports shrank by 3.5 per cent while total trade decreased by 0.7 per cent.
The total trade, exports and imports for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022 posted increases as compared to the Q4 of 2021. Exports surged by 11.8 per cent to RM393.1 billion and imports with a value of RM325.6 billion, expanded by 18.7 per cent. Consequently, total trade grew by 14.8 per cent to RM718.7 billion. On the other note, trade surplus decreased by 12.6 per cent from RM77.4 billion to RM67.6 billion.
Malaysia’s total trade in 2022 recorded a new milestone to reach RM2.8 trillion and registered the fastest growth since 1994 at 27.8 per cent. Exports grew at 25.0 per cent from RM1.2 trillion in 2021 to RM1.6 trillion, performing better than forecast for 2022. Similarly, imports with a value of RM1.3 trillion, higher by 31.3 per cent as compared to previous year. Trade surplus reaching an all-time high at RM255.1 billion, posted the surplus for 25th consecutive year since 1998.
Release Date : Wednesday 18, January 2023 1200OVERVIEW
Malaysia Trade Statistics Review is a DOSM initiative to produce statistics that incorporate several key indicators through different perspectives. This report provides information on the current scenario of Malaysia's trade and its relationship with other statistical indicators in the Department.
Release Date : Wednesday 21, December 2022 1200
Malaysia’s Current Account Balance continued to record a surplus of RM14.1 billion while FDI registered a net inflow of RM12.3 billion in the Q3 2022
Release Date : Friday 11, November 2022 1200Malaysia's international investment position at the end of Q3 2022 continued to record net assets of RM76.3 billion
Release Date : Friday 11, November 2022 1200Malaysia’s FDI recorded RM48.1 billion in 2021, signalling the robust recovery ahead
Release Date : Friday 17, June 2022 1200Malaysia’s DIA posted RM19.7 billion in 2021, signalling the robust recovery ahead
Release Date : Friday 17, June 2022 1200Malaysia’s total trade in 2021 recorded a new milestone, surpassing RM2 trillion for the first time in history, with a double-digit expansion of 24.8 per cent after recording two consecutive years of negative growth.
Release Date : Wednesday 08, June 2022 1200Malaysia’s services trade recorded a deficit of RM60.7 billion owing to lower inbound Travel in 2021
Release Date : Wednesday 08, June 2022 1200Despite uncertain economic situation in 2020, foreign affiliates in Malaysia continued to show good performance by contributing 17.0 per cent to the Malaysia's economy
Release Date : Tuesday 14, September 2021 1200Malaysian affiliates abroad registered higher turnover of RM335.2 billion in 2019.
Release Date : Tuesday 14, September 2021 1200
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