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Malaysia's export unit value index rises 0.6% in July

Malaysia's export unit value index rose 0.6% month-on-month to 163.6 points in July 2026 from 162.6 points, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Source: The Star · August 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM · AI-assisted report

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KUALA LUMPUR, 28 AUGUST 2026 —

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Malaysia's export unit value index rose 0.6% month-on-month to 163.6 points in July 2026 from 162.6 points, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

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DOSM said the increase reflected gains in mineral fuels, manufactured goods, and machinery and transport equipment. The export volume index climbed 8.1% to 223.3 points, matching gains in chemicals, machinery and transport equipment, and manufactured goods. Seasonally adjusted, export volume rose 7.9% to 223.3 points from 206.9 points.

Year-on-year, the export unit value index advanced 8.1% while the export volume index surged 27.7%, DOSM reported.

The import unit value index fell 1.2% to 129.2 points from 130.8 points, driven by lower mineral fuels and chemicals. Import volume jumped 14% to 199.7 points on higher food, machinery and transport equipment, and manufactured goods. Seasonally adjusted, import volume rose 13.2% to 199.7 points from 176.4 points. Year-on-year, import unit value increased 3.4% while import volume climbed 25%.

Malaysia's terms of trade expanded 1.9% month-on-month to 126.6 points from 124.3 points, DOSM said, as mineral fuels, manufactured goods and inedible crude materials rose. Year-on-year, terms of trade gained 4.5% to 126.6 points from 121.1 points in July 2025.

Related: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) · Kuala Lumpur

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