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About

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.

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.

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

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, 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 2018 to $263M in 2023.

In 2018, 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 1.08%, from $949M in 2023 to $899M in 2018.

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

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

Latest Data

Trade between Burma (Flag) and Malaysia (Flag)

Burma Exports

Malaysia Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Burma
Top Destination
China$6.97B
Malaysia
Top Destination
China$79.8B

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

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

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

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

Comparative Advantage Burma - Malaysia

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, 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).

During 2018, Malaysia had a large net trade with Burma in the exports of Mineral Products ($458M), Metals ($159M), and Chemical Products ($69.2M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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