2026.04.2004:00:00UTC+00Malaysia’s Export Growth Cools in March, Slowing to 8.3% YoY

Malaysia’s export growth eased in March 2026, with overseas shipments rising 8.3% year-over-year, down from a 10.8% increase recorded in February 2026. The latest data, updated on 20 April 2026, indicates a moderation in external demand after a stronger performance at the start of the year.

Both figures are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s export performance to the same month a year earlier. While exports continued to expand in March, the slower pace suggests that the strong momentum seen in February has begun to cool, potentially signaling a more cautious outlook for Malaysia’s trade sector in the near term.