Malaysia's September exports top RM200 billion for the first time
20 October 2026
Malaysia's exports reached RM215.11 billion in September 2026, rising 54.5 per cent from a year earlier, the fastest pace since April 2021. It was the first time monthly exports passed RM200 billion. The figures were released by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) using data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia. The country recorded a trade surplus of RM33.72 billion for the month, extending its run of surpluses to 77 straight months. Strong demand for electrical and electronic goods supported the surge.
September exports:
RM215.11 billion
Trade surplus streak:
77 months
Why it matters for exams: The durable fact is that Malaysia's exports crossed RM200 billion in a month for the first time (RM215.11 billion in September 2026), with data from DOSM released by Miti.
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In plain words
Miti Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry — Malaysia's trade ministry, which releases the country's external trade statistics.