Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade growth reaches 15.9% in September
Wholesale turnover reached RM89 billion, while retail sales increased 6.9% to RM73.7 billion.
Malaysia’s September wholesale and retail turnover came to RM183.1 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Growth from the corresponding month in 2025 reached 15.9%, exceeding August’s annual increase of 10.5%.
Wholesale turnover was 25.3% higher than a year earlier at RM89 billion. Higher petrol, diesel and lubricant prices, following an increase in global crude oil prices, were the main driver. Household goods and food wholesaling also recorded expansion.
Retail sales grew 6.9% to RM73.7 billion. Contributions came from supermarkets, mini markets and specialised outlets selling pharmaceutical and medical goods or information and communications equipment.
Automotive sales, reported as a separate segment, totalled RM20.5 billion after a 13.4% increase. Vehicle sales and maintenance activities accounted for most of that growth.
Against the preceding month, distributive trade increased 5.9%, compared with August’s 1.5% rise. Annual trade volume growth strengthened to 5.5% from 3.6% in August, while the seasonally adjusted volume index gained 2.5% month-on-month.
Internet retailing grew more slowly: the online retail sales index registered annual growth of 6.3%, down from 6.7% in August.
