Brunei’s August 2025 Trade Statistics Reveal Significant Export and Import Trends

Bandar seri begawan: The total trade for August 2025 was reported at 1,708.8 million Brunei dollars, comprising exports valued at 1,111.7 million Brunei dollars, and imports amounting to 597.1 million Brunei dollars. The major contributors to the export value were Mineral Fuels, followed by Chemicals, and Machinery and Transport Equipment.

According to Radio Television Brunei, the main export markets for Brunei in August were Australia, followed by the People’s Republic of China, and Singapore. The largest export commodities to these countries were Mineral Fuels and Chemicals, which played a significant role in the trade dynamics with these partners.

Meanwhile, the three main import commodities were Mineral Fuels, Machinery and Transport Equipment, and Food. This reflects the country’s focus on essential goods and industrial inputs to support its economic activities.

The largest import partners for Brunei were Malaysia, followed by the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and the People’s Republic of China. The main import commodities from these trading partners were Mineral Fuels, Food, and Chemicals, indicating a diversified import portfolio to meet domestic demand.

The imports for end use categories were mainly used as Intermediate Goods for processing, followed by Capital Goods for business operations, and Consumption Goods. The International Merchandise Trade Statistics report for August 2025 is available at ‘deps.mofe.gov.bn’.