Exports as a capacity to import in Malaysia
Malaysia: Exports as a capacity to import was 1.20 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.20 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
65th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.20 trillion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
16.18 billion constant LCU
in 1964
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Exports as a capacity to import in Malaysia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 1.20 trillion constant LCU for exports as a capacity to import in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 46.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Malaysia peaked at 1.20 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 16.18 billion constant LCU, in 1964.
That places Malaysia 65th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19.04 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 17.17 billion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 1962 | 16.88 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 16.58 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 16.18 billion constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 1965 | 18.42 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1966 | 18.46 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 18.12 billion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 1968 | 19.18 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 22.83 billion constant LCU | +19.0% |
| 1970 | 23.11 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 21.68 billion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 1972 | 19.54 billion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 1973 | 27.37 billion constant LCU | +40.1% |
| 1974 | 32.53 billion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 1975 | 27.10 billion constant LCU | -16.7% |
| 1976 | 36.70 billion constant LCU | +35.4% |
| 1977 | 39.90 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 1978 | 43.19 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1979 | 54.80 billion constant LCU | +26.9% |
| 1980 | 58.10 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 52.48 billion constant LCU | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 56.99 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 66.37 billion constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 1984 | 80.32 billion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 1985 | 77.08 billion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 73.29 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1987 | 90.94 billion constant LCU | +24.1% |
| 1988 | 100.28 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 1989 | 116.58 billion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1990 | 138.52 billion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 1991 | 161.10 billion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1992 | 182.69 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1993 | 206.15 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1994 | 254.74 billion constant LCU | +23.6% |
| 1995 | 307.90 billion constant LCU | +20.9% |
| 1996 | 341.61 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 359.56 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 357.14 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 403.06 billion constant LCU | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 473.76 billion constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 2001 | 433.51 billion constant LCU | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 461.06 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 496.62 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 588.69 billion constant LCU | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 655.30 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 708.76 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 744.90 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 798.96 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 694.87 billion constant LCU | -13.0% |
| 2010 | 764.71 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 812.54 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 790.73 billion constant LCU | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 783.70 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 826.90 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 817.37 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 821.02 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 903.17 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 916.35 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 912.13 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 828.79 billion constant LCU | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 1.00 trillion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 1.15 trillion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 2023 | 1.05 trillion constant LCU | -9.2% |
| 2024 | 1.14 trillion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2025 | 1.20 trillion constant LCU | +5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.29 billion constant LCU | 16.18 billion constant LCU | 22.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 32.59 billion constant LCU | 19.54 billion constant LCU | 54.80 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 77.24 billion constant LCU | 52.48 billion constant LCU | 116.58 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 271.25 billion constant LCU | 138.52 billion constant LCU | 403.06 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 605.64 billion constant LCU | 433.51 billion constant LCU | 798.96 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 834.86 billion constant LCU | 764.71 billion constant LCU | 916.35 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 trillion constant LCU | 828.79 billion constant LCU | 1.20 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Malaysia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9412 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 12,352 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 5.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 3.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 48,242 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 6.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.26 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Malaysia?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Malaysia was 1.20 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.20 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.18 billion constant LCU in 1964.
- How does Malaysia rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Malaysia ranks 65th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.