Dec 21, 2025
Malaysia's November Trade Surplus Narrows on Softer Exports, Surging Imports
Malaysia’s total trade maintained double-digit growth for the third straight month in November 2025, rising +11.1% year-on-year, though easing from October’s +13.0%. The moderation was driven by slower export growth of +7.0% (October: +15.7%), while imports accelerated sharply to +15.8% (October: +10.0%), the fastest pace since April 2025. This resulted in a narrower trade surplus. Trade…