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Exports $337MRnk 58 / 221
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Top Product $330MPalm Oil
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Exports $3.8MRnk 17 / 117
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Top Product $3.69MOther Oily Seeds
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.04Rnk 27 / 132
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -1.19Rnk 118 / 132
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GDP$400BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH23.6%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$17.2BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-14.5%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$416CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-34.7%CURRENT US$
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About

Malaysia-Afghanistan Trade: In 2023, Malaysia exported $337M to Afghanistan. The main products that Malaysia exported to Afghanistan were Palm Oil ($330M), Margarine ($4.98M), and Soap ($494k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.56%, from $383M in 2018 to $337M in 2023.

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

Afghanistan-Malaysia Trade: In 2023, Afghanistan exported $3.8M to Malaysia. The main products that Afghanistan exported to Malaysia were Other Oily Seeds ($3.69M), Spices ($75.9k), and Non-Knit Men's Suits ($8.04k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Malaysia have increased at an annualized rate of 17%,  from $1.49M in 2018 to $3.8M in 2023.

In 2023, Afghanistan 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, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.19), and 149 in total exports ($1.67B).

Latest Trends

November, 2024

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Overview In November 2024, Malaysia exported MYR138M and imported MYR12.6k from Afghanistan, resulting in a positive trade balance of MYR138M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of Malaysia have decreased by MYR-11.8M (-7.9%) from MYR150M to MYR138M, while imports decreased by MYR-2.18k (-14.8%) from MYR14.8k to MYR12.6k.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of Malaysia to Afghanistan were Palm Oil (MYR86.2M), Margarine (MYR3.06M), and Chocolate (MYR150). In November 2024 the top imports of Malaysia from Afghanistan were Trunks and Cases (MYR4.37k), Base Metal Watches (MYR1.04k), Centrifuges (MYR776), Commodities not elsewhere specified (MYR185), and Other Rubber Products (MYR115).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in Malaysia's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In November 2024, the decrease in Malaysia's year-by-year imports  from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Commodities not elsewhere specified (MYR-4.12k or -95.7%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)MYR-11.8M(-7.9%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)MYR-2.18k(-14.8%)

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

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Malaysia exported $337M to Afghanistan. The main products exported from Malaysia to Afghanistan were Palm Oil ($330M), Margarine ($4.98M), and Soap ($494k). During the last 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.56%, from $383M in 2018 to $337M in 2023.

In 2018, Afghanistan exported $3.8M to Malaysia. The main products exported from Afghanistan to Malaysia were Other Oily Seeds ($3.69M), Spices ($75.9k), and Non-Knit Men's Suits ($8.04k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to Malaysia have increased at an annualized rate of 17%, from $1.49M in 2023 to $3.8M in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
Malaysia
Top DestinationChina$79.8B
Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$691M

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

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

In 2023, no countries were registered that imported more from Afghanistan than from Malaysia.

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

Comparative Advantage Malaysia - Afghanistan

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

During 2023, Malaysia had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($335M), Chemical Products ($871k), and Foodstuffs ($189k).

During 2018, Afghanistan had a large net trade with Malaysia in the exports of Vegetable Products ($3.77M), Textiles ($14k), and Machines ($13.5k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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