Malaysia (MYS) and Burma (MMR) Trade | OEC - The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Malaysia-Burma In 2021, Malaysia exported $686M to Burma. The main products that Malaysia exported to Burma are Refined Petroleum ($230M), Petroleum Gas ($72.8M), and Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($48.8M). During the last 26 years the exports of Malaysia to Burma have increased at an annualized rate of 4.31%, from $229M in 1995 to $686M in 2021.

In 2021, Malaysia did not export any services to Burma.

Burma-Malaysia In 2021, Burma exported $387M to Malaysia. The main products that Burma exported to Malaysia were Rubber ($122M), Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($92.8M), and Dried Legumes ($25.2M). During the last 26 years the exports of Burma to Malaysia have increased at an annualized rate of 9.41%, from $37.4M in 1995 to $387M in 2021.

In 2021, Burma did not export any services to Malaysia.

Comparison In 2021, Malaysia ranked 24 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.09), and 21 in total exports ($333B). That same year, Burma ranked 102 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.85), and 74 in total exports ($20.4B).

Latest Trends

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September, 2020

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Overview In September 2020, Malaysia exported MYR222M and imported MYR51.8M from Burma, resulting in a positive trade balance of MYR170M. Between September 2019 and September 2020 the exports of Malaysia have increased by MYR27.5M (14.1%) from MYR195M to MYR222M, while imports decreased by MYR-6.3M (-10.8%) from MYR58.1M to MYR51.8M.

Trade In September 2020, the top exports of Malaysia to Burma were Refined Petroleum (MYR35.9M), Palm Oil (MYR26M), Nitrogenous Fertilizers (MYR19.8M), Insulated Wire (MYR12.2M), and Propylene Polymers (MYR9.89M). In September 2020 the top imports of Malaysia from Burma were Rubber (MYR25M), Tin Ores (MYR8.47M), Knit Gloves (MYR7.47M), Dried Legumes (MYR6.31M), and Non-fillet Frozen Fish (MYR4.99M).

Growth In September 2020, the increase in Malaysia's year-by-year exports to Burma was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Refined Petroleum (MYR34.9M or 3.48k%), Insulated Wire (MYR8.8M or 259%), and Other Agricultural Machinery (MYR4.3M or 2.26k%). In September 2020, the decrease in Malaysia's year-by-year imports from Burma was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in Crustaceans (MYR-5.68M or -56%), Rubber Footwear (MYR-2.26M or -81.6%), and Sawn Wood (MYR-1.89M or -75.3%).

Latest Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (September 2019 - September 2020): MYR27.5M, (14.1%)

IMPORT GROWTH (September 2019 - September 2020): MYR-6.3M, (-10.8%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Malaysia. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Malaysia over time.

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Historical Data

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2021, Malaysia exported $686M to Burma. The main products exported from Malaysia to Burma were Refined Petroleum ($230M), Petroleum Gas ($72.8M), and Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($48.8M). During the last 26 years the exports of Malaysia to Burma have increased at an annualized rate of 4.31%, from $229M in 1995 to $686M in 2021.

In 2021, Burma exported $387M to Malaysia. The main products exported from Burma to Malaysia were Rubber ($122M), Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($92.8M), and Dried Legumes ($25.2M). During the last 26 years the exports of Burma to Malaysia have increased at an annualized rate of 9.41%, from $37.4M in 1995 to $387M in 2021.

Market Competitiveness

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Malaysia
Top Destination: Singapore, $49.6B

Burma
Top Destination: China, $6.86B

This map shows whether countries import more from Malaysia or Burma. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Malaysia and Burma or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2021, countries that imported more from Malaysia than Burma were Singapore ($49.6B), United States ($42.9B), and China ($47.9B).

In 2019, no countries were registered that imported more from Burma than from Malaysia.

Comparative Advantage Malaysia - Burma

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This chart compares trade between Malaysia and Burma by product, considering products traded by both, Malaysia and Burma.

During 2021, Malaysia had a large net trade with Burma in the exports of Mineral Products ($311M), Chemical Products ($108M), and Foodstuffs ($70.1M).

During 2021, Burma had a large net trade with Malaysia in the exports of Plastics and Rubbers ($130M), Transportation ($92.8M), and Vegetable Products ($43.2M).

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow. This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more Malaysia has comparative advantage over Burma. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Burma has comparative advantage over Malaysia.

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