The United States and Malaysia engage closely on trade and investment issues, including under our 2004 Trade and Investment Framework Agreement. The latest information regarding significant trade barriers can be found in the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report, see here.
Malaysia Trade Summary
U.S. goods and services (exports plus imports) trade with Malaysia totaled an estimated $94.7 billion in 2025, up 9.8 percent ($8.5 billion) from 2024.
U.S. goods trade (exports plus imports) with Malaysia totaled an estimated $88.2 billion in 2025. U.S. goods exports to Malaysia in 2025 were $28.7 billion, up 3.7 percent ($1.0 billion) from 2024. U.S. goods imports from Malaysia totaled $59.5 billion in 2025, up 14.1 percent ($7.4 billion) from 2024. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Malaysia was $30.8 billion in 2025, a 26 percent increase ($6.4 billion) over 2024.
U.S. services trade (exports plus imports) with Malaysia totaled an estimated $6.4 billion in 2025. U.S. services exports to Malaysia in 2025 were $3.8 billion, down 4.0 percent ($162.0 million) from 2024. U.S. services imports from Malaysia in 2025 were $2.6 billion, up 9.9 percent ($232.0 million) from 2024. The U.S. services trade surplus with Malaysia was $1.3 billion in 2025, a 23.7 percent decrease ($394.0 million) from 2024.
