Malaysia (MYS) and Central African Republic (CAF) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Malaysia-Central African Republic Trade: In 2023, Malaysia exported $3.37M to Central African Republic. The main products that Malaysia exported to Central African Republic were Palm Oil ($1.09M), Coconut Oil ($548k), and Electric Batteries ($325k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Central African Republic have increased at an annualized rate of 2.01%, from $3.05M in 2018 to $3.37M in 2023.

In 2023, Malaysia did not export any services to Central African Republic.

Central African Republic-Malaysia Trade: In 2023, Central African Republic exported $2.37M to Malaysia. The main products that Central African Republic exported to Malaysia were Sawn Wood ($2.37M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Central African Republic to Malaysia have increased at an annualized rate of 28.3%, from $680k in 2018 to $2.37M in 2023.

In 2023, Central African Republic 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, Central African Republic ranked 181 in total exports ($229M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

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November, 2024

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Overview In November 2024, Malaysia exported MYR118k and imported MYR1.21k from Central African Republic, resulting in a positive trade balance of MYR117k. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of Malaysia have decreased by MYR-883k (-88.2%) from MYR1M to MYR118k, while imports decreased by MYR-300k (-99.6%) from MYR301k to MYR1.21k.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of Malaysia to Central African Republic were Other Edible Preparations (MYR8.3k). In November 2024 the top imports of Malaysia from Central African Republic were Sawn Wood (MYR780k).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in Malaysia's year-by-year exports to Central African Republic was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In May 2024, the decrease in Malaysia's year-by-year imports from Central African Republic was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in .

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In 2023, Malaysia exported $3.37M to Central African Republic. The main products exported from Malaysia to Central African Republic were Palm Oil ($1.09M), Coconut Oil ($548k), and Electric Batteries ($325k). During the last 5 years the exports of Malaysia to Central African Republic have increased at an annualized rate of 2.01%, from $3.05M in 2018 to $3.37M in 2023.

In 2018, Central African Republic exported $2.37M to Malaysia. The main products exported from Central African Republic to Malaysia were Sawn Wood ($2.37M). During the last 5 years the exports of Central African Republic to Malaysia have increased at an annualized rate of 28.3%, from $680k in 2023 to $2.37M in 2018.

Exports from Malaysia () to Central African Republic () (2023)

Exports from Central African Republic () to Malaysia () (2023)

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Malaysia
Top DestinationChina$79.8B

Central African Republic
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$123M

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Central African Republic than Malaysia included Turks and Caicos Islands ($321k).

Difference in imports from Central African Republic () and Malaysia () (2023)

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This chart compares trade between Malaysia and Central African Republic by product, considering products traded by both, Malaysia and Central African Republic.

During 2023, Malaysia had a large net trade with Central African Republic in the exports of Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($1.64M), Chemical Products ($644k), and Machines ($564k).

During 2018, Central African Republic had a large net trade with Malaysia in the exports of Wood Products ($2.37M).

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

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Malaysia () to Central African Republic () (2023)

Exports from Central African Republic () to Malaysia () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Central African Republic () and Malaysia () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Malaysia - Central African Republic

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Product Space of Malaysia () and Central African Republic () (2023)

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Latest Trends

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Latest Trade

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Malaysia () to Central African Republic () (2023)

Exports from Central African Republic () to Malaysia () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Central African Republic () and Malaysia () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Malaysia - Central African Republic

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Malaysia () and Central African Republic () (2023)

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