Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
316.11 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 12.6%
World rank
28th
of 200 countries
All-time high
316.11 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
4.40 billion BoP, current US$
in 1975
Years of data
52
1974–2025
Imports of goods and services in Malaysia, 1974–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Malaysia is 316.11 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.6% on the previous year and up 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Malaysia peaked at 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4.40 billion BoP, current US$, in 1975.
That places Malaysia 28th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 4.66 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1976 | 4.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 5.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1978 | 7.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1979 | 10.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.8% |
| 1980 | 13.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1981 | 14.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 16.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1983 | 17.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 17.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 15.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1986 | 14.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1987 | 15.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1988 | 19.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1989 | 25.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.0% |
| 1990 | 31.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1991 | 39.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1992 | 44.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 52.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1994 | 67.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1995 | 86.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1996 | 90.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 92.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 67.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.9% |
| 1999 | 76.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2000 | 94.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2001 | 86.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 91.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 96.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 118.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2005 | 130.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 147.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 167.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2008 | 178.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 144.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.0% |
| 2010 | 181.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2011 | 207.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 215.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 216.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 218.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 186.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2016 | 181.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 201.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 221.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 210.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 186.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 236.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2022 | 283.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2023 | 255.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.9% |
| 2024 | 280.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2025 | 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.24 billion BoP, current US$, 15.6× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.83 billion BoP, current US$, 26.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 16.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 25.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 64.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 31.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 92.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 125.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 86.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 178.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 204.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 181.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 221.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 259.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 186.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 25 Thailand 387.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 26 Saudi Arabia 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Sweden 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Austria 306.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Indonesia 293.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Denmark 275.57 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0126 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 165.93 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.291 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0092 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 121.16 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0078 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Malaysia?
- Imports of goods and services in Malaysia was 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.40 billion BoP, current US$ in 1975.
- How does Malaysia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Malaysia ranks 28th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.