Bandar seri begawan: The total trade for May 2025 reached 1,803.5 million, consisting of exports valued at 1,027.9 million and imports amounting to 775.6 million. Mineral Fuels, Chemicals, and Manufactured Goods were the primary contributors to the export value.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the main export markets were the People’s Republic of China, Australia, and the Republic of Korea. The largest export commodities to these countries were Mineral Fuels and Chemicals.
The import sector saw Mineral Fuels, Machinery and Transport Equipment, and Food as the three main commodities. The largest import partners were Malaysia, the People’s Republic of China, and Australia. From these trading partners, the principal import commodities were Mineral Fuels, Food, and Machinery and Transport Equipment.
Compared to April 2025, total trade decreased by 7 percent due to an 11.9 percent drop in exports. Imports for end-use categories were primarily for Intermediate Goods processing, followed by Capital Goods for business operations, and Consumption Goods for household use.
The International Merchandise Trade Statistics report is available on DEPS’s website, ‘deps.mofe.gov.bn’.