Malaysia: Merchandise trade surplus narrows in February
Latest reading: In February, the trade balance was USD +4.3 billion, following a USD +5.5 billion figure in the previous month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +42.3 billion.
Merchandise exports increased 25.8% in annual terms in February, following a 32.5% rise in the previous month. Merchandise imports rose 22.8% in annual terms in February, coming on the back of 16.1% growth in the previous month.