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Exports $899MRnk 34 / 221
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Top Product $422MRefined Petroleum
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Exports $263MRnk 12 / 144
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Top Product $47.4MDried Legumes
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.04Rnk 27 / 132
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -0.91Rnk 108 / 132
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GDP$400BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH23.6%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$66.8BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH10.8%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $11,379CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH6.21%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$1,233CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH2.84%CURRENT US$
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About

Malaysia-Burma Trade: In 2023, Malaysia exported $899M to Burma. The main products that Malaysia exported to Burma were Refined Petroleum ($422M), Raw Iron Bars ($91.1M), and Palm Oil ($47.7M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Burma have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.08%, from $949M in 2018 to $899M in 2023.

In 2023, Malaysia did not export any services to Burma.

Burma-Malaysia Trade: In 2023, Burma exported $263M to Malaysia. The main products that Burma exported to Malaysia were Dried Legumes ($47.4M), Rubber ($40.1M), and Rice ($29.5M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Burma to Malaysia have decreased at an annualized rate of 5.23%,  from $344M in 2018 to $263M in 2023.

In 2023, Burma did not export any services to Malaysia.

Comparison: In 2023,  Malaysia ranked 27 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.04), and 19 in total exports ($383B). That same year, Burma ranked 108 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.91), and 77 in total exports ($22.1B).

Latest Trends

November, 2024

About

Overview In November 2024, Malaysia exported MYR183M and imported MYR111M from Burma, resulting in a positive trade balance of MYR71.9M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of Malaysia have decreased by MYR-52.4M (-22.3%) from MYR235M to MYR183M, while imports increased by MYR37.1M (50%) from MYR74.1M to MYR111M.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of Malaysia to Burma were Refined Petroleum (MYR317M), Raw Iron Bars (MYR41.4M), Hot-Rolled Iron Bars (MYR35.9M), Concentrated Milk (MYR14M), and Aluminium Cans (MYR8.03M). In November 2024 the top imports of Malaysia from Burma were Rubber (MYR45M), Dried Legumes (MYR19.6M), Knit Gloves (MYR5.66M), Copper Bars (MYR4.53M), and Trunks and Cases (MYR3.76M).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in Malaysia's year-by-year exports to Burma was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Hot-Rolled Iron Bars (MYR-49.7M or -58.1%), Ethylene Polymers (MYR-8.6M or -73.1%), and Propylene Polymers (MYR-6.74M or -55.6%). In November 2024, the increase in Malaysia's year-by-year imports  from Burma was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Dried Legumes (MYR9.51M or 94.2%), Trunks and Cases (MYR2.26M or 151%), and Knit T-shirts (MYR2.13M or 1.03k%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)MYR-52.4M(-22.3%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)MYR37.1M(50%)

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

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Malaysia exported $899M to Burma. The main products exported from Malaysia to Burma were Refined Petroleum ($422M), Raw Iron Bars ($91.1M), and Palm Oil ($47.7M). During the last 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Burma have decreased at an annualized rate of 29.9%, from $1.17M in 2018 to $899M in 2023.

In 2018, Burma exported $263M to Malaysia. The main products exported from Burma to Malaysia were Dried Legumes ($47.4M), Rubber ($40.1M), and Rice ($29.5M). During the last 5 years the exports of Burma to Malaysia have decreased at an annualized rate of 5.23%, from $344M in 2023 to $263M in 2018.

Exports from Malaysia (Flag) to Burma (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Burma (Flag) to Malaysia (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
Malaysia
Top DestinationChina$79.8B
Burma
Top DestinationChina$6.97B

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 2023, countries that imported more from Malaysia than Burma included China ($79.8B), Singapore ($47.3B), and United States ($44.9B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Burma than Malaysia included Andorra ($3.07M).

Difference in imports from Burma (Flag) and Malaysia (Flag) (2023)

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 2023, Malaysia had a large net trade with Burma in the exports of Mineral Products ($458M), Metals ($159M), and Chemical Products ($69.2M).

During 2018, Burma had a large net trade with Malaysia in the exports of Vegetable Products ($84.6M), Plastics and Rubbers ($46.3M), and Textiles ($38.7M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Malaysia and Burma. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Malaysia indicates it has a comparative advantage over Burma. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Burma indicates it has a comparative advantage over Malaysia.

Product Space of Malaysia (Flag) and Burma (Flag) (2023)

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