Imports of goods and services in Malaysia
Malaysia: Imports of goods and services was 282.26 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
282.26 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
28th
of 172 countries
All-time high
282.26 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
3.61 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Malaysia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Malaysia is 282.26 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 51.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Malaysia peaked at 282.26 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.61 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
That places Malaysia 28th out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 3.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 1962 | 4.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1963 | 4.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 3.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 4.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 4.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 4.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.8% |
| 1968 | 4.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 4.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 5.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.1% |
| 1971 | 5.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 5.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 6.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.7% |
| 1974 | 8.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +36.8% |
| 1975 | 6.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | -17.1% |
| 1976 | 7.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 8.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 9.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 11.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.4% |
| 1980 | 14.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.5% |
| 1981 | 15.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 17.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.8% |
| 1983 | 18.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 19.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 17.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.8% |
| 1986 | 16.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 18.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 21.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.7% |
| 1989 | 27.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.7% |
| 1990 | 34.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +26.3% |
| 1991 | 43.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.2% |
| 1992 | 45.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 52.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 66.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.6% |
| 1995 | 82.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +23.7% |
| 1996 | 86.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 91.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 74.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | -18.8% |
| 1999 | 81.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 101.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +24.4% |
| 2001 | 93.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 99.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 103.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 124.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 135.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 146.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 155.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 158.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 138.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 159.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 170.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 175.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 178.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 185.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 186.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 189.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 208.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 211.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 206.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 190.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 230.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +21.2% |
| 2022 | 267.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 249.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 269.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2025 | 282.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 14.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | 27.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 65.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | 34.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 91.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 125.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | 93.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | 158.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 187.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 159.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | 211.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 248.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | 190.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | 282.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 25 Sweden 294.74 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 26 Saudi Arabia 287.13 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 27 Thailand 286.05 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 29 Indonesia 260.07 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 30 Austria 231.87 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 31 Denmark 209.16 billion constant 2015 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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 9.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2141 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,810 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 10.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6543 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 8,587 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.8 current LCU 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 282.26 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 282.26 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.61 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Malaysia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Malaysia ranks 28th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.3%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.