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Exports $75.2MRnk 102 / 221
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Top Product $7.18MPalm Oil
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Exports $227MRnk 24 / 150
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Top Product $58.6MRefined Petroleum
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.04Rnk 27 / 132
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GDP$400BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH23.6%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH36.2%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$29,219CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH8.26%CURRENT US$
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About

Malaysia-Bahrain Trade: In 2023, Malaysia exported $75.2M to Bahrain. The main products that Malaysia exported to Bahrain were Palm Oil ($7.18M), Sawn Wood ($4.64M), and Broadcasting Equipment ($4.11M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Bahrain have decreased at an annualized rate of 12.1%, from $143M in 2018 to $75.2M in 2023.

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

Bahrain-Malaysia Trade: In 2023, Bahrain exported $227M to Malaysia. The main products that Bahrain exported to Malaysia were Refined Petroleum ($58.6M), Iron Ore ($54.7M), and Raw Aluminium ($54.5M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Bahrain to Malaysia have increased at an annualized rate of 11.7%,  from $105M in 2018 to $227M in 2023.

In 2023, Bahrain 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, Bahrain ranked 81 in total exports ($19.9B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

November, 2024

About

Overview In November 2024, Malaysia exported MYR21.3M and imported MYR72.7M from Bahrain, resulting in a negative trade balance of MYR51.4M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of Malaysia have decreased by MYR-749k (-3.39%) from MYR22.1M to MYR21.3M, while imports increased by MYR57.6M (380%) from MYR15.1M to MYR72.7M.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of Malaysia to Bahrain were Polyacetals (MYR3.86M), Palm Oil (MYR3.57M), Sawn Wood (MYR1.62M), Other Edible Preparations (MYR1.58M), and Other Prepared Meat (MYR748k). In November 2024 the top imports of Malaysia from Bahrain were Iron Ore (MYR128M), Iron Reductions (MYR11.5M), Aluminium Plating (MYR3.13M), Aircraft parts for spacecraft, UAVs, and... (MYR465k), and Crustaceans (MYR248k).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in Malaysia's year-by-year exports to Bahrain was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Margarine (MYR-918k or -82.2%), Coffee and Tea Extracts (MYR-449k or -39.9%), and Other Furniture (MYR-421k or -39.6%). In November 2024, the increase in Malaysia's year-by-year imports  from Bahrain was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Other Headwear (MYR67.5k or 145%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)MYR-749k(-3.39%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)MYR57.6M(380%)

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

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Value

In 2023, Malaysia exported $75.2M to Bahrain. The main products exported from Malaysia to Bahrain were Palm Oil ($7.18M), Sawn Wood ($4.64M), and Broadcasting Equipment ($4.11M). During the last 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Bahrain have decreased at an annualized rate of 12.1%, from $143M in 2018 to $75.2M in 2023.

In 2018, Bahrain exported $227M to Malaysia. The main products exported from Bahrain to Malaysia were Refined Petroleum ($58.6M), Iron Ore ($54.7M), and Raw Aluminium ($54.5M). During the last 5 years the exports of Bahrain to Malaysia have increased at an annualized rate of 11.7%, from $105M in 2023 to $227M in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
Malaysia
Top DestinationChina$79.8B
Bahrain
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$3.12B

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Bahrain than Malaysia included Saudi Arabia ($2.96B), Morocco ($659M), and Zimbabwe ($326M).

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

Comparative Advantage Malaysia - Bahrain

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

During 2023, Malaysia had a large net trade with Bahrain in the exports of Machines ($17.5M), Foodstuffs ($11.4M), and Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($10.8M).

During 2018, Bahrain had a large net trade with Malaysia in the exports of Mineral Products ($119M), Metals ($66.7M), and Machines ($32.8M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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