Japan
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Malaysia

Japan-Malaysia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $32.77B total volume •Japan deficit: $5.01B

Japan → Malaysia

$13.88B

Exports (2023)

Malaysia → Japan

$18.89B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$5.01B

Deficit for Japan

Total Trade

$32.77B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Japan and Malaysia. Green line shows exports from Japan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Japan-Malaysia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Japan → Malaysia Exports

$13.88B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
6.3% top product
1Parts of electronic integrated circuits
$868.77M
6.3% of exports
2Electronic integrated circuits: memories
$836.48M
6.0% of exports
3Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$501.97M
3.6% of exports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$470.53M
3.4% of exports
5Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof
$285.71M
2.1% of exports
6Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$270.99M
2.0% of exports
7Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$227.22M
1.6% of exports
8Metal: precious or metal clad with precious metal, other than that of item no. 7115.10
$225.42M
1.6% of exports
9Circuits: printed
$219.26M
1.6% of exports
10Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits
$212.20M
1.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Japan's export portfolio to Malaysia demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with parts of electronic integrated circuits representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Malaysia → Japan Imports

$18.89B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
34.5% concentration
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$6.52B
34.5% of imports
2Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$720.27M
3.8% of imports
3Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$566.76M
3.0% of imports
4Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$551.60M
2.9% of imports
5Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$369.18M
2.0% of imports
6Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$336.79M
1.8% of imports
7Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood
$310.30M
1.6% of imports
8Radio navigational aid apparatus
$272.60M
1.4% of imports
9Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028: parts and accessories, for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations
$225.72M
1.2% of imports
10Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$218.77M
1.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Japan's import pattern from Malaysia reveals strategic sourcingin petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Japan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingparts of electronic integrated circuits to Malaysia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $32.77B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Japan-Malaysia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $32.77 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Japan maintains a deficit of $5.01 billion
  • Export Focus: Japan's primary exports include parts of electronic integrated circuits, electronic integrated circuits: memories, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Malaysia include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542, vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $32.77B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Japan leveraging its comparative advantages in parts of electronic integrated circuits.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Japan's specialization in parts of electronic integrated circuitscomplements Malaysia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $32.77B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $32.77B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $32.77 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in parts of electronic integrated circuits and petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Japan's trade deficit of $5.01 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in electronic integrated circuits: memories present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in parts of electronic integrated circuits may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Japan and Malaysia represents a total trade volume of $32.77 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Japan, with imports exceeding exportsby $5.01 billion.

Export Strengths

Japan's exports to Malaysia total $13.88 billion, with competitive advantages in parts of electronic integrated circuits, representing $868.77M or6.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Malaysia amount to $18.89 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, with Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas comprising34.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Japan's strategic sourcing from Malaysia. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023