Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Malaysia
Malaysia: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -9.63 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Malaysia, 1968–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded -9.63 % change on previous year for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in 2023.
That represents a change of down 141.3% on the previous year and down 313.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Malaysia peaked at 72.14 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -26.28 % change on previous year, in 1998.
That places Malaysia 174th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -76.7% |
| 1970 | 19.49 % change on previous year | +1204.2% |
| 1971 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 1972 | 10.86 % change on previous year | +278.4% |
| 1973 | 49.4 % change on previous year | +354.9% |
| 1974 | 72.14 % change on previous year | +46.0% |
| 1975 | -13.84 % change on previous year | -119.2% |
| 1976 | 8.55 % change on previous year | -161.8% |
| 1977 | 18.7 % change on previous year | +118.8% |
| 1978 | 30.72 % change on previous year | +64.2% |
| 1979 | 32 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 38.22 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 1981 | 7.33 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 1982 | 7.18 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 6.56 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1984 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1985 | -12.46 % change on previous year | -303.4% |
| 1986 | -11.91 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 16.88 % change on previous year | -241.7% |
| 1988 | 30.5 % change on previous year | +80.7% |
| 1989 | 36.36 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 1990 | 29.24 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1991 | 26 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1992 | 8.41 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 1993 | 14.5 % change on previous year | +72.4% |
| 1994 | 30.2 % change on previous year | +108.2% |
| 1995 | 30.53 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 1997 | 0.9549 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1998 | -26.28 % change on previous year | -2852.0% |
| 1999 | 12.28 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 2000 | 24.71 % change on previous year | +101.2% |
| 2001 | -10.12 % change on previous year | -140.9% |
| 2002 | 8.16 % change on previous year | -180.6% |
| 2003 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2004 | 26.22 % change on previous year | +405.8% |
| 2005 | 9.02 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 2006 | 14.35 % change on previous year | +59.2% |
| 2007 | 12.11 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 6.7 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 2009 | -20.35 % change on previous year | -403.6% |
| 2010 | 32.51 % change on previous year | -259.7% |
| 2011 | 14.08 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 2012 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2013 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2015 | -15.95 % change on previous year | -1184.5% |
| 2016 | -7.93 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 2017 | 17.54 % change on previous year | -321.2% |
| 2018 | 15.34 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 2019 | -5.95 % change on previous year | -138.8% |
| 2020 | -7.11 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 2021 | 25.75 % change on previous year | -462.0% |
| 2022 | 23.32 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2023 | -9.63 % change on previous year | -141.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.96 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 6.42 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1970s | 23.09 % change on previous year | -13.84 % change on previous year | 72.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.48 % change on previous year | -12.46 % change on previous year | 38.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.7 % change on previous year | -26.28 % change on previous year | 30.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.6 % change on previous year | -20.35 % change on previous year | 26.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.03 % change on previous year | -15.95 % change on previous year | 32.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.08 % change on previous year | -9.63 % change on previous year | 25.75 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 171 Iran, Islamic Republic of -9.49 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Norway -9.52 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Argentina -9.59 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Greece -9.88 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Ghana -10.57 % change on previous year compare
- 177 San Marino -10.65 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for Malaysia
- Merchandise trade 151.7% (2025)
- Food imports 8.3% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 72.0% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 340.44 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 10.4% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 72.7% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 376.04 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 10,452 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7964 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 13.69 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Malaysia?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Malaysia was -9.63 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.14 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.28 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Malaysia rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Malaysia ranks 174th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 313.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.