China–Malaysia Bilateral Trade 2026
Monthly exports, imports, and trade balance Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC) Monthly · USD Data as of: August 2026 Coverage 2018-2026
3 unusual source values are omitted from charts while we verify the official customs record.
Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top Export Categories to Malaysia
2026-08 · USD
| HS 85: Electrical machinery and equipment | $5.0B |
| HS 84: Machinery and mechanical appliances | $2.9B |
| HS 98: Commodity chapter | $1.2B |
| HS 27: Mineral fuels and oils | $956M |
| HS 87: Vehicles | $396M |
| HS 39: Plastics | $325M |
| HS 73: Iron or steel articles | $260M |
| HS 72: Iron and steel | $231M |
Top Import Categories from Malaysia
2026-08 · USD
| HS 27: Mineral fuels and oils | $2.6B |
| HS 84: Machinery and mechanical appliances | $1.4B |
| HS 85: Electrical machinery and equipment | $1.1B |
| HS 90: Optical and precision instruments | $379M |
| HS 74: Copper | $307M |
| HS 39: Plastics | $160M |
| HS 26: Ores, slag and ash | $160M |
| HS 29: Organic chemicals | $117M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Malaysia
HS6 product pages selected from official customs data where exports to Malaysia increased quickly in 2026 year-to-date data.
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Data notes
Monthly China–Malaysia bilateral trade data covers exports, imports, and trade balance by HS commodity chapter, sourced from the China General Administration of Customs monthly statistical bulletin.
Source
Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
Transformations: GACC values reported in USD thousands are converted to USD and formatted with K/M/B labels; the underlying monthly values are unchanged.
Citation
China Malaysia bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/malaysia/, accessed 2026-09-26.
Data notes
Monthly China–Malaysia bilateral trade data covers exports, imports, and trade balance by HS commodity chapter, sourced from the China General Administration of Customs monthly statistical bulletin.
Source
Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
Transformations: GACC values reported in USD thousands are converted to USD and formatted with K/M/B labels; the underlying monthly values are unchanged.
Citation
China Malaysia bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/malaysia/, accessed 2026-09-26.
What is China's Trade with Malaysia in 2026?
In Aug 2026, China reported $13.7B in exports to Malaysia and $7.0B in imports from Malaysia. Bilateral goods trade totalled $20.7B for that month.
China Malaysia Trade Balance & Trends
China recorded a $6.8B goods trade surplus with Malaysia in Aug 2026. The balance is China’s exports minus China’s imports.
Historical China Malaysia Trade Data (2018-2026)
Monthly bilateral trade data between China and Malaysia covers HS commodity chapters and is sourced from China General Administration of Customs monthly statistical bulletins.
China Malaysia Top Export & Import Categories
In Aug 2026, the leading published HS chapters for China’s exports to Malaysia were Electrical machinery and equipment (HS 85, $5.0B); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $2.9B); HS 98 (HS 98, $1.2B). In Aug 2026, the leading published HS chapters for China’s imports from Malaysia were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $2.6B); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.4B); Electrical machinery and equipment (HS 85, $1.1B).
China–Malaysia Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD · GACC goods trade reported by China. Exports go from China to Malaysia; imports go from Malaysia to China. Balance is China’s exports minus imports, not the partner’s independently reported balance.
| Period | China exports | China imports | China balance | Months included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Aug) | $86.6B | $45.2B | +$41.5B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug |
| 2025 (full year) | $103.8B | $88.1B | +$15.7B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2024 (full year) | $101.3B | $110.7B | -$9.4B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2023 (full year) | $90.0B | $102.8B | -$12.8B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2022 (full year) | $95.1B | $109.9B | -$14.8B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2021 (full year) | $78.9B | $98.2B | -$19.2B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2020 (partial coverage) | $65.6B | $69.4B | — | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2019 (full year) | $52.5B | $71.6B | -$19.1B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 2018 (full year) | $47.0B | $62.0B | -$15.0B | Exports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Imports: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
Totals sum available monthly values; missing or excluded values are not zero. Full year requires all 12 months in both flows. YTD requires January through the displayed month in both flows. Other rows are partial coverage. A balance is shown only when both flows cover identical months. Totals are calculated before rounding.
Sourcing and supplier-payment context
How analysts use China-Malaysia trade data
Use this page to size China-Malaysia trade flows before narrowing a sourcing, supplier-payment, electronics, machinery, or customs-document request.
Questions this page helps answer
- • Which China exports to Malaysia are moving fastest?
- • Which import chapters show Malaysia supply-chain exposure?
- • What HS code and monthly scope should be requested for supplier screening?
Public coverage: 2018-2026. Latest public month: 2026-08. Request a scoped file when you need HS6, quantity, or country-month rows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is China's trade with Malaysia in 2026?
In Aug 2026, China reported $13.7B in exports to Malaysia and $7.0B in imports from Malaysia. Bilateral goods trade totalled $20.7B for that month.
What does China export to Malaysia?
In Aug 2026, the leading published HS chapters for China’s exports to Malaysia were Electrical machinery and equipment (HS 85, $5.0B); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $2.9B); HS 98 (HS 98, $1.2B).
What does China import from Malaysia?
In Aug 2026, the leading published HS chapters for China’s imports from Malaysia were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $2.6B); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.4B); Electrical machinery and equipment (HS 85, $1.1B).
What is China’s trade balance with Malaysia?
China recorded a $6.8B goods trade surplus with Malaysia in Aug 2026. The balance is China’s exports minus China’s imports.
Where can I download China–Malaysia trade data?
The public API exposes available monthly totals and HS chapter breakdowns. Full HS-level, quantity, selected-country, or CSV files can be requested as custom data.