Malaysia Exports to China was US$41.01 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Malaysia Exports to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.

China Exports to Malaysia was US$87.37 Billion during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports to Malaysia - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on April of 2025.

The statistic shows the value of goods exported from China to Malaysia between 2008 and 2023. In 2023, China exported goods with a value of around 56.6 billion U.S. dollars to Malaysia.

This statistic shows the value of goods imported to China from Malaysia from 2008 to 2023. In 2023, China imported goods with a value of around 42 billion U.S. dollars from Malaysia, indicating an decrease from around 48.5 billion U.S. dollars in the previous year.

China Export: Malaysia data was reported at 45.403 USD bn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.712 USD bn for 2017. China Export: Malaysia data is updated yearly, averaging 3.221 USD bn from Dec 1984 (Median) to 2018, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.353 USD bn in 2014 and a record low of 188.020 USD mn in 1985. China Export: Malaysia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.JA: Trade: Annual.

Malaysia Imports from China was US$64.78 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Malaysia Imports from China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on May of 2025.

China Imports from Malaysia was US$102.91 Billion during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from Malaysia - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on May of 2025.

Key information about Malaysia Total Exports to China

• Malaysia Total Exports to China recorded 2.985 USD bn in Jan 2025, compared with 4.342 USD bn in the previous month
• Malaysia Total Exports to China data is updated monthly, available from Jun 1976 to Jan 2025, with an averaged value of 273.838 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 4.852 USD bn in Dec 2021 and a record low of 0.630 USD mn in Jun 1976

CEIC converts monthly Total Exports to China into USD. The Department of Statistics provides Total Exports to China, FOB, in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Total Exports to China prior to January 1986 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

China Imports from Malaysia of Electrical, electronic equipment was US$31.05 Billion during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Imports from Malaysia of Electrical, electronic equipment - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.

This statistic illustrates the export value of Chinese food products to Malaysia between 2011 and 2021. In 2021, China's food exports to Malaysia amounted to around 2.24 billion U.S. dollars, up from about 1.53 million U.S. dollars in the previous year.

In 2023, the value of Malaysia's palm oil exports to China was approximately five billion Malaysian ringgit, a decrease of more than three billion Malaysian ringgit compared to the previous year. China was Malaysia's second-largest export market for palm oil in that year, after India.

China Import: Malaysia data was reported at 63.222 USD bn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.426 USD bn for 2017. China Import: Malaysia data is updated yearly, averaging 6.204 USD bn from Dec 1984 (Median) to 2018, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.222 USD bn in 2018 and a record low of 180.320 USD mn in 1986. China Import: Malaysia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.JA: Trade: Annual.

Background: The People's Republic of China (PRC) has had a profound impact on international trade in Southeast Asia, particularly for Malaysia and Indonesia, through its trade imbalances and shifting economic policies. This study examines how Malaysia and Indonesia have adapted their trade strategies in the mining sector in response to these changes. Methods: Using a qualitative research approach, it analyzes data from trade reports, economic literature, and statistical databases to compare Malaysia’s dual-economy strategy with Indonesia’s focus on domestic resource processing. Findings: Malaysia has implemented a dual economic strategy, focusing on processing and exporting finished goods, while Indonesia has prioritized improving domestic processing capabilities, particularly for nickel, to reduce dependence on raw resource exports. China's Belt and Road initiative has influenced further bilateral collaboration, such as the establishment of industrial parks in both countries. While these strategies have driven growth, challenges remain in ensuring sustainable trade practices and optimizing economic outcomes. Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for mutually beneficial policies to enhance Malaysia and Indonesia's position in global trade dynamics. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in the comparative analysis of Malaysia and Indonesia's trade strategies in the mining sector in response to China's economic policy changes, including the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative.

In 2017, 37.5 percent of Malaysia's primary commodities exports was to China. In that year, China was Malaysia's biggest trading partner, for both imports and exports.

This statistic illustrates the import value of Malaysian food products to China between 2011 and 2021. In 2021, China's food imports from Malaysia amounted to around 647 million U.S. dollars, up from about 585.4 million U.S. dollars in the previous year.

China Export hs: Malaysia: Article of Special Trade & Goods Unclassified data was reported at 11.079 USD mn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.560 USD mn for Sep 2018. China Export hs: Malaysia: Article of Special Trade & Goods Unclassified data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Jan 1993 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 310 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.375 USD mn in Nov 2017 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Feb 2016. China Export hs: Malaysia: Article of Special Trade & Goods Unclassified data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.JA: USD: Trade by HS Classification: Asia: Malaysia.

China Exports of aluminum to Malaysia was US$1.35 Billion during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. China Exports of aluminum to Malaysia - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.

China Export hs: Malaysia: TA: Article of Apparel & Clothing Accessory, Knitted or Crocheted data was reported at 34.405 USD mn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46.612 USD mn for May 2018. China Export hs: Malaysia: TA: Article of Apparel & Clothing Accessory, Knitted or Crocheted data is updated monthly, averaging 21.609 USD mn from Jan 1993 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 306 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 311.970 USD mn in Jan 2013 and a record low of 0.040 USD mn in Jan 1993. China Export hs: Malaysia: TA: Article of Apparel & Clothing Accessory, Knitted or Crocheted data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.JA: Trade by HS Classification: Asia: Malaysia.

China Export hs: Malaysia: Work of Art, Collectors' Piece & Antique data was reported at 0.043 USD mn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.041 USD mn for Sep 2018. China Export hs: Malaysia: Work of Art, Collectors' Piece & Antique data is updated monthly, averaging 0.021 USD mn from Jan 1993 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 310 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.214 USD mn in Nov 2011 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in May 1999. China Export hs: Malaysia: Work of Art, Collectors' Piece & Antique data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Administration of Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.JA: USD: Trade by HS Classification: Asia: Malaysia.

China recorded a trade surplus of 103.22 USD Billion in May of 2025. This dataset provides - China Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.