Estonia and Malaysia

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Bilateral relations

(last updated: 12.12.2011)


The Federation of Malaysia recognised the independence of Estonia on 11 September 1991. Diplomatic relations between the two nations were established on 4 November 1993.

Malaysian Ambassador Cheah Choong Kit resides in Helsinki.

There have not been any high-level visits and no bilateral agreements have been signed.

Economic Relations

Estonia-Malaysia trade 2004 -2010 (in euros)

  Export Import Balance
2004 2 194 717 6 242 418 -4 047 701
2005 2 516 672 11 505 308 -8 988 635
2006 4 649 848 13 664 202 -9 014 355
2007 5 318 372 13 534 576 -8 216 204
2008 5 651 405 17 963 042 -12 311 636
2009 2 398 912 7 386 902 -4 987 991
2010 3 498 546  8 568 488  -5 069 942


Primary export articles in 2010:

  • Machinery and appliances – 1 549 060 EUR
  • Toys and sports equipment – 864 000 EUR
  • Paper and cardboard – 556 598 EUR
  • Transportation vehicles – 169 638 EUR
  • Chemical products – 134 179 EUR


Primary import articles in 2010:

  • Plastic and rubber products – 2 531 142 EUR
  • Machinery and appliances – 2 013 453 EUR
  • Cocoa – 1 740 478 EUR
  • Optical equipment – 508 678 EUR
  • Furniture – 476 982 EUR
  • Shoes – 319 422 EUR


More information: Statistical Office of Estonia