Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$8.6B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$3.1B
August 2026
Trade deficit
$5.5B
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $8.6B from Malaysia and exported $3.1B to it, across 2,054 imported product categories.
Malaysia was the 11th-largest source of U.S. goods imports in August 2026. Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $75.7B from Malaysia and exported $33.3B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $5.5B with Malaysia, importing 2.8× as much as it exported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Malaysia in August 2026 (preliminary) were 103% higher, and exports to Malaysia were 10% higher. U.S. goods imports from Malaysia of $8.6B in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.0B.
Malaysia is a major Southeast Asian trading nation and a leading exporter of electronics, palm oil, rubber, and liquefied natural gas. It is a member of ASEAN and participates in multiple free trade agreements, including CPTPP and RCEP. The country serves as a key manufacturing and logistics hub, with Port Klang and Penang Port among the region's busiest.
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Malaysia's top exports include integrated circuits and electronics, palm oil and palm-based products, liquefied natural gas, refined petroleum, and rubber products.
Yes, Malaysia is party to ASEAN FTA, CPTPP, RCEP, and several bilateral FTAs, which can significantly reduce or eliminate tariffs on qualifying goods from member countries.
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) administers customs, excise, and trade regulations, including the enforcement of import/export controls and tariff classifications.
The top U.S. imports from Malaysia are Parts and Accessories for Automatic Data Processing Machines, Solid-State Non-Volatile Semiconductor Storage Devices and Machines for Reception, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.2B | |
| 2 | $1.8B | |
| 3 | $857.2M | |
| 4 | $294.1M | |
| 5 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $211.5M |
| 6 | Estimated Imports of Low-Valued TransactionsChapter 99 · Special Import Reporting Provisions | $208.2M |
| 7 | $173.5M | |
| 8 | $113.7M | |
| 9 | $104.7M | |
| 10 | $104.0M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $394.9M |
| 2 | $354.9M | |
| 3 | $345.4M | |
| 4 | $161.7M | |
| 5 | $111.9M | |
| 6 | $98.1M | |
| 7 | $92.2M | |
| 8 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $83.3M |
| 9 | $75.5M | |
| 10 | $60.9M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$3.8B
Services Imports
$2.6B