Trade lane

What Malaysia buys from China.

Malaysia imported USD 68bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 10 per cent on 2022. That is 32 per cent of everything Malaysia imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 68bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 62bn in 2022)
32 per centof Malaysia's imports in these lines, USD 209bn from every source
2,419product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Malaysia's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Malaysia paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Malaysia imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 43 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232

    Share of Malaysia's imports34 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.8bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2.5m a tonne, 1,388 tonnes
    USD 3.5bnin 2024
  2. 2

    Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239

    Share of Malaysia's imports23 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.2bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2.0m a tonne, 1,106 tonnes
    USD 2.2bnin 2024
  3. 3

    Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231

    Share of Malaysia's imports9 per cent, 72 source countries
    Changedown 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 3.2bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5.0m a tonne, 403 tonnes
    USD 2.0bnin 2024
  4. 4

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Malaysia's imports72 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 135 per cent on 2022 (USD 773m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 814,166 a tonne, 2,237 tonnes
    USD 1.8bnin 2024
  5. 5

    Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150

    Share of Malaysia's imports38 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 245 per cent on 2022 (USD 502m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 304,972 a tonne, 5,673 tonnes
    USD 1.7bnin 2024
  6. 6

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Malaysia's imports45 per cent, 72 source countries
    Changedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.6bn in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 1.2bnin 2024
  7. 7

    Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779

    Share of Malaysia's imports85 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changeup 223 per cent on 2022 (USD 350m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 90,217 a tonne, 12,531 tonnes
    USD 1.1bnin 2024
  8. 8

    Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330

    Share of Malaysia's imports37 per cent, 86 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.2bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 50,780 a tonne, 21,942 tonnes
    USD 1.1bnin 2024
  9. 9

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Malaysia's imports86 per cent, 78 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 289,716 a tonne, 3,403 tonnes
    USD 986min 2024
  10. 10

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Malaysia's imports42 per cent, 84 source countries
    Changedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 861m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 364,338 a tonne, 2,201 tonnes
    USD 802min 2024
  11. 11

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Malaysia's imports59 per cent, 94 source countries
    Changeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 593m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 65,796 a tonne, 11,671 tonnes
    USD 768min 2024
  12. 12

    Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290

    Share of Malaysia's imports16 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changedown 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.2bn in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 758min 2024
  13. 13

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Malaysia's imports71 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changefrom USD 18m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 17,572 a tonne, 37,614 tonnes
    USD 661min 2024
  14. 14

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Malaysia's imports48 per cent, 95 source countries
    Changeup 96 per cent on 2022 (USD 296m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,067 a tonne, 114,386 tonnes
    USD 580min 2024
  15. 15

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Malaysia's imports44 per cent, 112 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 469m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,063 a tonne, 110,025 tonnes
    USD 447min 2024
  16. 16

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442

    Share of Malaysia's imports60 per cent, 89 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 276m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,712 a tonne, 19,714 tonnes
    USD 389min 2024
  17. 17

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491

    Share of Malaysia's imports88 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 459m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 118,421 a tonne, 3,167 tonnes
    USD 375min 2024
  18. 18

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710

    Share of Malaysia's imports36 per cent, 86 source countries
    Changeup 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 208m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,389 a tonne, 15,746 tonnes
    USD 368min 2024
  19. 19

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Malaysia's imports29 per cent, 82 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 286m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,352 a tonne, 35,118 tonnes
    USD 364min 2024
  20. 20

    Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990

    Share of Malaysia's imports59 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changedown 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 580m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 340min 2024
  21. 21

    Graphite: artificialHS 380110

    Share of Malaysia's imports94 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changefrom USD 17m in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 339min 2024
  22. 22

    Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl etherHS 290919

    Share of Malaysia's imports44 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 297m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 929 a tonne, 358,928 tonnes
    USD 333min 2024
  23. 23

    Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412

    Share of Malaysia's imports99 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 283m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 330min 2024
  24. 24

    Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370

    Share of Malaysia's imports64 per cent, 64 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 235m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 113,979 a tonne, 2,884 tonnes
    USD 329min 2024
  25. 25

    Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420222

    Share of Malaysia's imports82 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changefrom USD 44m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 43,677 a tonne, 7,067 tonnes
    USD 309min 2024
  26. 26

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542

    Share of Malaysia's imports98 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 230m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 36,466 a tonne, 7,926 tonnes
    USD 289min 2024
  27. 27

    Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 760612

    Share of Malaysia's imports67 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 353m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,264 a tonne, 87,693 tonnes
    USD 286min 2024
  28. 28

    Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for furniture of base metalHS 830242

    Share of Malaysia's imports89 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changeup 486 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,497 a tonne, 29,505 tonnes
    USD 280min 2024
  29. 29

    Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213

    Share of Malaysia's imports85 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changefrom USD 37m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 13,110 a tonne, 20,547 tonnes
    USD 269min 2024
  30. 30

    Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890

    Share of Malaysia's imports83 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changedown 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 423m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,318 a tonne, 199,516 tonnes
    USD 263min 2024
  31. 31

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Malaysia's imports75 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 238m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,807 a tonne, 54,332 tonnes
    USD 261min 2024
  32. 32

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Malaysia's imports60 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 210m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 51,915 a tonne, 4,966 tonnes
    USD 258min 2024
  33. 33

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Malaysia's imports81 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 151m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,600 a tonne, 28,158 tonnes
    USD 242min 2024
  34. 34

    Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, n.e.c. in...HS 847141

    Share of Malaysia's imports64 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changeup 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 109m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 199,533 a tonne, 1,206 tonnes
    USD 241min 2024
  35. 35

    Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690

    Share of Malaysia's imports24 per cent, 88 source countries
    Changedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 374m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 41,985 a tonne, 5,697 tonnes
    USD 239min 2024
  36. 36

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Malaysia's imports86 per cent, 81 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 276m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,655 a tonne, 30,585 tonnes
    USD 234min 2024
  37. 37

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Malaysia's imports21 per cent, 91 source countries
    Changeup 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 114m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,808 a tonne, 47,670 tonnes
    USD 229min 2024
  38. 38

    Chemical elements: doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms: chemical compounds doped for use in electronicsHS 381800

    Share of Malaysia's imports24 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changedown 83 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 228min 2024
  39. 39

    Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699

    Share of Malaysia's imports59 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 188m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,829 a tonne, 16,149 tonnes
    USD 223min 2024
  40. 40

    Furniture: parts, of other than woodHS 940399

    Share of Malaysia's imports92 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 158m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,998 a tonne, 37,086 tonnes
    USD 222min 2024
  41. 41

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Malaysia's imports31 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 241m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 211min 2024
  42. 42

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720839

    Share of Malaysia's imports28 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changeup 232 per cent on 2022 (USD 63m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 525 a tonne, 399,634 tonnes
    USD 210min 2024
  43. 43

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Malaysia's imports32 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 143m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 200min 2024
  44. 44

    Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730

    Share of Malaysia's imports11 per cent, 84 source countries
    Changeup 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 89m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2.5m a tonne, 78 tonnes
    USD 196min 2024
  45. 45

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Malaysia's imports95 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 97m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,536 a tonne, 76,306 tonnes
    USD 194min 2024
  46. 46

    Furniture: of cane, osier, or similar materials (other than bamboo or rattan)HS 940389

    Share of Malaysia's imports98 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changeup 420 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,642 a tonne, 19,918 tonnes
    USD 192min 2024
  47. 47

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuitsHS 852411

    Share of Malaysia's imports77 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 96 per cent on 2022 (USD 98m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 89,768 a tonne, 2,132 tonnes
    USD 191min 2024
  48. 48

    Ball bearingsHS 848210

    Share of Malaysia's imports57 per cent, 66 source countries
    Changeup 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,155 a tonne, 11,010 tonnes
    USD 189min 2024
  49. 49

    Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360

    Share of Malaysia's imports82 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 153m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,962 a tonne, 47,271 tonnes
    USD 187min 2024
  50. 50

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720

    Share of Malaysia's imports77 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changeup 366 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,997 a tonne, 10,398 tonnes
    USD 187min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 661m in 2024, from USD 18m in 2022. China supplies 71 per cent of the line.
  2. Graphite: artificialHS 380110USD 339m in 2024, from USD 17m in 2022. China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  3. Sunglasses: corrective, protective or otherHS 900410USD 112m in 2024, from USD 9m in 2022. China supplies 84 per cent of the line.
  4. Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: railsHS 730210USD 118m in 2024, from USD 11m in 2022. China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  5. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070USD 73m in 2024, from USD 7m in 2022. China supplies 61 per cent of the line.
  6. Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unitHS 841582USD 124m in 2024, from USD 14m in 2022. China supplies 94 per cent of the line.
  7. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, semiconductor-based transducersHS 854151USD 48m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. China supplies 29 per cent of the line.
  8. Tools, hand: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar toolsHS 820320USD 46m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. China supplies 93 per cent of the line.
  9. Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213USD 269m in 2024, from USD 37m in 2022. China supplies 85 per cent of the line.
  10. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420222USD 309m in 2024, from USD 44m in 2022. China supplies 82 per cent of the line.
  11. Furniture: plasticHS 940370USD 155m in 2024, from USD 22m in 2022. China supplies 99 per cent of the line.
  12. Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameterHS 721391USD 37m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. China supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  13. Mollusc preparations: abalone, prepared or preservedHS 160557USD 100m in 2024, from USD 16m in 2022. China supplies 95 per cent of the line.
  14. Hair-dressing apparatus: electro-thermic hair dryersHS 851631USD 36m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. China supplies 87 per cent of the line.
  15. Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for furniture of base metalHS 830242USD 280m in 2024, up 486 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022). China supplies 89 per cent of the line.
  16. Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubberHS 401610USD 38m in 2024, up 470 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 84 per cent of the line.
  17. Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap...HS 340119USD 46m in 2024, up 453 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 76 per cent of the line.
  18. Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of methacrylic acidHS 291614USD 62m in 2024, up 449 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 30 per cent of the line.
  19. Clothing accessories: belts and bandoliers, of leather or of composition leatherHS 420330USD 28m in 2024, up 438 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 70 per cent of the line.
  20. Furniture: of cane, osier, or similar materials (other than bamboo or rattan)HS 940389USD 192m in 2024, up 420 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022). China supplies 98 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Malaysia imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171372 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 1.8bn; 54 source countries in all.
  2. Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 85177985 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 1.1bn; 66 source countries in all.
  3. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 84713086 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 986m; 78 source countries in all.
  4. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 87038071 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 661m; 20 source countries in all.
  5. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 85444260 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 389m; 89 source countries in all.
  6. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 85249188 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 375m; 39 source countries in all.
  7. Graphite: artificialHS 38011094 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 339m; 33 source countries in all.
  8. Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 24041299 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 330m; 15 source countries in all.
  9. Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 85437064 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 329m; 64 source countries in all.
  10. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 42022282 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 309m; 66 source countries in all.
  11. Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 94054298 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 289m; 42 source countries in all.
  12. Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 76061267 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 286m; 42 source countries in all.
  13. Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for furniture of base metalHS 83024289 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 280m; 43 source countries in all.
  14. Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 85021385 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 269m; 22 source countries in all.
  15. Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 73089083 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 263m; 55 source countries in all.
  16. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 40112075 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 261m; 28 source countries in all.
  17. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 84151081 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 242m; 28 source countries in all.
  18. Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, n.e.c. in...HS 84714164 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 241m; 48 source countries in all.
  19. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 95030086 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 234m; 81 source countries in all.
  20. Furniture: parts, of other than woodHS 94039992 per cent of Malaysia's imports of the line, USD 222m; 54 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Malaysia at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232China: USD 3.5bn at USD 2.5m a tonne. Japan: USD 1.4bn (14 per cent of the line) at USD 1.7m a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.9m a tonne.
  2. Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239China: USD 2.2bn at USD 2.0m a tonne. Taiwan: USD 2.5bn (26 per cent of the line) at USD 1.4m a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.7m a tonne.
  3. Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231China: USD 2.0bn at USD 5.0m a tonne. South Korea: USD 1.2bn (6 per cent of the line) at USD 3.6m a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3.5m a tonne.
  4. Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150China: USD 1.7bn at USD 304,972 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 547m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 227,053 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 316,863 a tonne.
  5. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130China: USD 986m at USD 289,716 a tonne. Thailand: USD 49m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 97,494 a tonne, 66 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 248,673 a tonne.
  6. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762China: USD 802m at USD 364,338 a tonne. Japan: USD 19m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 240,259 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 364,971 a tonne.
  7. Electrical static convertersHS 850440China: USD 768m at USD 65,796 a tonne. Japan: USD 32m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 49,113 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 68,630 a tonne.
  8. Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690China: USD 580m at USD 5,067 a tonne. India: USD 8m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 2,365 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,302 a tonne.
  9. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491China: USD 375m at USD 118,421 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 23m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 34,766 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 86,081 a tonne.
  10. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899China: USD 364m at USD 10,352 a tonne. Japan: USD 111m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 6,174 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,197 a tonne.
  11. Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl etherHS 290919China: USD 333m at USD 929 a tonne. United Arab Emirates: USD 5m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 688 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 905 a tonne.
  12. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120China: USD 261m at USD 4,807 a tonne. Thailand: USD 49m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 3,085 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,302 a tonne.
  13. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760China: USD 258m at USD 51,915 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 15m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 35,135 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 50,490 a tonne.
  14. Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690China: USD 239m at USD 41,985 a tonne. United States: USD 75m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 16,800 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 29,234 a tonne.
  15. Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690China: USD 229m at USD 4,808 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 123m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 2,617 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,242 a tonne.
  16. Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699China: USD 223m at USD 13,829 a tonne. Thailand: USD 7m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 4,637 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,606 a tonne.
  17. Furniture: parts, of other than woodHS 940399China: USD 222m at USD 5,998 a tonne. Germany: USD 7m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 3,188 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,691 a tonne.
  18. Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730China: USD 196m at USD 2.5m a tonne. France: USD 322m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 695,131 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 624,980 a tonne.
  19. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuitsHS 852411China: USD 191m at USD 89,768 a tonne. Taiwan: USD 15m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 22,843 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 33,999 a tonne.
  20. Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360China: USD 187m at USD 3,962 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 8m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 3,146 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,332 a tonne.
What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Malaysia with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Malaysia imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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