Ores and metals exports in Malaysia
Malaysia: Ores and metals exports was 3.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in Malaysia, 1964–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2025, ores and metals exports in Malaysia stood at 3.8%.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Malaysia peaked at 28.9% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2003.
That places Malaysia 81st out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ores and metals exports in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 27.9% | — |
| 1965 | 28.9% | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 25.9% | -10.2% |
| 1967 | 26.5% | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 23.7% | -10.6% |
| 1969 | 21.8% | -8.2% |
| 1970 | 22.6% | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 19.3% | -14.7% |
| 1972 | 20.2% | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 13.0% | -35.6% |
| 1974 | 15.5% | +19.3% |
| 1975 | 13.9% | -10.8% |
| 1976 | 12.4% | -10.5% |
| 1977 | 12.4% | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 12.8% | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 10.7% | -16.5% |
| 1980 | 10.2% | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 9.0% | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 6.2% | -30.7% |
| 1983 | 6.3% | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 4.0% | -37.1% |
| 1985 | 5.3% | +33.1% |
| 1986 | 3.0% | -44.2% |
| 1987 | 3.1% | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 3.0% | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 3.0% | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 2.1% | -30.8% |
| 1991 | 1.5% | -26.2% |
| 1992 | 1.5% | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 1.2% | -19.5% |
| 1994 | 1.3% | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 1.3% | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 1.2% | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 1.2% | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 1.2% | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 1.2% | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 1.0% | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 1.0% | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 0.9% | -8.7% |
| 2003 | 0.9% | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | +27.4% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 1.3% | +18.8% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 1.8% | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 2.0% | +27.2% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 2.3% | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 3.3% | +41.8% |
| 2014 | 2.9% | -12.6% |
| 2015 | 3.9% | +36.4% |
| 2016 | 3.9% | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 3.9% | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 3.9% | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 3.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 4.7% | +34.7% |
| 2022 | 3.9% | -16.4% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 3.7% | -2.5% |
| 2025 | 3.8% | +2.4% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 3.8% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5%, 1.1× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 3.8% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.4%, 1.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25.8% | 21.8% | 28.9% | 6 |
| 1970s | 15.3% | 10.7% | 22.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.3% | 3.0% | 10.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 2.0% | 4.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.9% | 3.5% | 4.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More energy & mining data for Malaysia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 12.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in Malaysia?
- Ores and metals exports in Malaysia was 3.8% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.9% in 1965.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2003.
- How does Malaysia rank for ores and metals exports?
- Malaysia ranks 81st out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.