MESR Volume 3/2023 presents the latest economic scenario based on the official macroeconomic statistics released by DOSM, delving into the situation for January 2023, as well as selected statistics for February 2023.
Release Date : Friday 31, March 2023 1200
Import Unit Value Index showed a positive trend with a growth of 0.6 per cent in February 2023
Release Date : Tuesday 28, March 2023 1200
KEY FACTS
Malaysia's trade performance was stronger in February 2023, recording a double-digit growth with total trade of RM205.0 billion, grew by 11.0 per cent or RM20.3 billion, year-on-year (y-o-y). Exports increased 9.8 per cent to RM112.3 billion and imports was valued at RM92.7 billion, increased 12.4 per cent compared to the same month in 2022. However, trade surplus decreased 1.3 per cent to RM19.6 billion, the 34th consecutive month of trade surplus since May 2020.
Compared to January 2023, total trade, exports and imports decreased by 1.1 per cent, 0.3 per cent and 1.9 per cent, respectively. Trade surplus grew by 7.9 per cent to RM1.4 billion.
For the period of January to February 2023, the performance of total trade, exports and imports maintained a positive growth. Total trade increased by 6.1 per cent supported by increased exports and imports of 5.4 per cent and 7.0 per cent, respectively, while trade surplus decreased by 1.8 per cent.
Release Date : Monday 20, March 2023 1200
Malaysia’s Current Account Balance logged RM47.2 billion in 2022, Services improving as Travel receipts reaching 34 per cent of pre-pandemic levels
Release Date : Friday 10, February 2023 1200
Malaysia's international investment position as at the end of Q4 2022 recorded a lower net assets of RM63.0 billion
Release Date : Friday 10, February 2023 1200
OVERVIEW
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 FDI recorded RM48.1 billion in 2021, signalling the robust recovery ahead
Release Date : Friday 17, June 2022 1200
Malaysia’s DIA posted RM19.7 billion in 2021, signalling the robust recovery ahead
Release Date : Friday 17, June 2022 1200
Malaysia’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 1200
Malaysia’s services trade recorded a deficit of RM60.7 billion owing to lower inbound Travel in 2021
Release Date : Wednesday 08, June 2022 1200
Despite 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 1200
Malaysian affiliates abroad registered higher turnover of RM335.2 billion in 2019.
Release Date : Tuesday 14, September 2021 1200