Share of imports that come from China in Malaysia
Malaysia: Share of imports that come from China was 21.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
21.6%
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
56th
of 206 countries
All-time high
23.2%
in 2021
All-time low
1.9%
in 1990
Years of data
58
1967–2024
Share of imports that come from China in Malaysia, 1967–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports that come from china in Malaysia is 21.6%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports that come from china in Malaysia peaked at 23.2% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 1990.
Malaysia ranks 56th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports that come from China in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 8.5% | — |
| 1968 | 7.3% | -14.6% |
| 1969 | 7.2% | -1.3% |
| 1970 | 5.7% | -21.0% |
| 1971 | 4.9% | -14.0% |
| 1972 | 4.6% | -5.9% |
| 1973 | 6.6% | +44.6% |
| 1974 | 5.2% | -22.3% |
| 1975 | 4.5% | -12.7% |
| 1976 | 3.8% | -16.5% |
| 1977 | 3.3% | -11.9% |
| 1978 | 4.0% | +21.2% |
| 1979 | 3.1% | -24.0% |
| 1980 | 2.5% | -18.2% |
| 1981 | 2.5% | -0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.3% | -6.1% |
| 1983 | 2.2% | -7.7% |
| 1984 | 2.1% | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 2.2% | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 2.7% | +27.6% |
| 1987 | 3.1% | +13.3% |
| 1988 | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 2.8% | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 1.9% | -31.5% |
| 1991 | 2.2% | +14.0% |
| 1992 | 2.5% | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 2.4% | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 2.3% | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 2.2% | -3.9% |
| 1996 | 2.4% | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 2.9% | +17.8% |
| 1998 | 3.2% | +12.4% |
| 1999 | 3.3% | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 4.0% | +21.4% |
| 2001 | 5.2% | +30.8% |
| 2002 | 7.9% | +49.6% |
| 2003 | 8.9% | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 9.9% | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 11.6% | +16.9% |
| 2006 | 12.2% | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 13.0% | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 12.9% | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 14.1% | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 12.6% | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 13.2% | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 15.2% | +14.9% |
| 2013 | 16.5% | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 17.0% | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 19.0% | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 21.4% | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 20.3% | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 20.0% | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 20.7% | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 21.5% | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 23.2% | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 21.3% | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 21.3% | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 21.6% | +1.2% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 21.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17.1%, 1.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 21.6% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 22.2%, 97% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.7% | 7.2% | 8.5% | 3 |
| 1970s | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.0% | 4.0% | 14.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.6% | 12.6% | 21.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.8% | 21.3% | 23.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 13.04 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0309 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 366.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 15.59 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 96.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0369 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 438.53 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.09 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports that come from china in Malaysia?
- Share of imports that come from china in Malaysia was 21.6% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports that come from china recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.2% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of imports that come from china recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 1990.
- How does Malaysia rank for share of imports that come from china?
- Malaysia ranks 56th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports that come from china rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports that come from China. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of a country's total goods imports, including freight and insurance costs, that come from China.