KUALA LUMPUR, 21 May 2026 – Malaysia’s trade expanded sharply in April 2026, rising 28.6% year-on-year to a record RM336.73 billion, the fastest growth pace since September 2022 and a strong signal that the country’s external sector remains a key pillar of economic momentum.
The record performance was driven by strong export demand across major products and markets. Exports surged 36.9% year-on-year to RM182.70 billion, while imports rose 20.8% to RM154.03 billion. The trade surplus widened to RM28.67 billion, supported by stronger shipments of electrical and electronic products, petroleum products, palm oil-related goods and other manufactured exports.
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