Retail & Wholesale Trade Hits All-Time High With RM1.77 Trillion
Retail & Wholesale Trade Hits All-Time High With RM1.77 Trillion
Malaysia's automotive industry reached an all-time high in 2024, selling 816,747 vehicles, surpassing the 800,000 mark for the first time. December alone saw 81,735 vehicle sales, driven by year-end promotions and stock clearance. The EV market also surged, with 21,789 electric vehicles registered last year.Wholesale and retail trade sector surged to a new a new record of RM1.77 trillion in 2024, bolstered by strong consumer spending, increased tourism, and steady economic conditions. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported that December sales alone reached RM152.2 billion, marking a 5.5% year-on-year growth.
2024年，批發和零售業板塊猛增至1.77萬億令吉的新紀錄，這得益於強勁的消費、增加的旅遊和穩定的經濟條件。馬來西亞統計局(DOSM)報告稱，僅12月的銷售額就達到了1522億令吉，同比增長5.5%。
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin highlighted that retail and wholesale trade were the key drivers, with wholesale trade rising 5.7% to RM66.5 billion, while retail trade climbed 5.4% to RM65.8 billion. The motor vehicles sub-sector also saw a 6.9% increase to RM19.9 billion.
首席統計員Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin強調，零售業和批發貿易是主要驅動力，批發貿易增長了5.7%，達到665億令吉，而零售業增長了5.4%，達到658億令吉。汽車子行業也增長了6.9%，達到199億令吉。
The retail sector saw a surge due to school holidays, Christmas, and New Year celebrations, alongside the first phase of public sector salary adjustments. Tourist arrivals also played a role, with 2.6 million visitors in December, including 1.1 million from Singapore. Retail sales of automotive fuels rose 6.5% to RM6 billion, reflecting increased travel.
由於學校假期、聖誕節和新年慶祝活動，加上公共部門工資調整的第一階段，零售板塊出現了激增。遊客到訪人數也起到了一定作用，12月共吸引了260萬遊客，其中110萬來自新加坡。汽車燃料零售量增長了6.5%，達到60億令吉，反映了旅行的增加。
Malaysia's automotive industry reached an all-time high in 2024, selling 816,747 vehicles, surpassing the 800,000 mark for the first time. December alone saw 81,735 vehicle sales, driven by year-end promotions and stock clearance. The EV market also surged, with 21,789 electric vehicles registered last year.
馬來西亞的汽車行業在2024年達到了歷史最高水平，售出816,747輛汽車，首次突破80萬輛大關。僅在12月份，就售出81,735輛汽車，這得益於年末促銷和庫存清理。新能源車市場也大幅增長，去年註冊了21,789輛新能源車。
The wholesale and retail trade sector is expected to maintain strong momentum in 2025, supported by steady domestic demand, international tourism, and e-commerce expansion. However, challenges such as inflationary pressures, subsidy rationalisation, and global economic uncertainty could impact growth.
預計批發和零售貿易板塊在2025年將保持強勁勢頭，受益於穩定的國內需求、國際旅遊以及電子商務的擴展。然而，通貨膨脹壓力、補貼合理化及全球經濟不確定性等挑戰可能會影響增長。
