Trade growth in first half of 2025 proves strength of Malaysia's external trade
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the country also saw encouraging export growth to major markets such as the United States, the European Union, Taiwan and Mexico.
"The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) remain committed to building a stronger trade ecosystem by diversifying export markets and strengthening trade relations through free trade agreements (FTAs). Let us expand Malaysia's global reach," he said in a post on the X platform today.
Tengku Zafrul said the country's trade surplus surged to RM8.59 billion in June, compared to RM759.9 million in May 2025, marking the 62nd consecutive month of surplus since May of 2020.
He said key factors driving exports in June included palm oil and palm oil-based agricultural products, which recorded double-digit growth for 15 consecutive months. "This was also supported by increased exports of machinery, equipment and parts, as well as electrical and electronic (E&E) goods," he added.
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