FX.co ★ Malaysia Export Growth Beats Forecasts

Malaysia’s exports rose 38.0% year-on-year to MYR 193.6 billion in July 2026, exceeding market expectations of 34.3% but easing from a revised 45.5% increase in June. The expansion was driven primarily by a 42.6% jump in manufactured exports, which made up 89.8% of total shipments, led by electrical and electronics products (51%). By destination, exports recorded strong gains to the US (79.8%), Singapore (16.7%), China (30.2%), Taiwan (96%), and the EU (37%).