Brunei’s trade surplus decreased to BND 467.9 million in January 2026 from BND 516.9 million a year earlier, as softer external demand weighed on exports. Outbound shipments declined 6.8% year-on-year to BND 1.15 billion, mainly due to falls in mineral fuels (-7.8%) and chemicals (-6.3%). Australia remained the largest export destination (30.2% of total sales), followed by China (22.8%), Japan (12.2%), Singapore (10.5%), and Thailand (9.4%). Meanwhile, imports dropped 4.8% to BND 678.1 million, largely dragged by lower demand for mineral fuels (-13.3%). Singapore was the top supplier (33.4%), ahead of the United Arab Emirates (16.3%), Malaysia (13.9%), Australia (9.9%), China (5.4%), and Vietnam (4.4%). In 2025, the trade surplus eased to BND 5.06 billion from BND 5.28 billion in 2024, as exports contracted by 10.4% while imports declined by 13.8%, indicating broadly weaker trade flows. source: Department of Economic Planning and Development, Brunei

Brunei recorded a trade surplus of 467.90 BND Million in January of 2026. Balance of Trade in Brunei averaged 660.05 BND Million from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2971.45 BND Million in September of 2008 and a record low of -394.20 BND Million in October of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brunei Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Brunei Balance of Trade - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 467.90 136.90 BND Million Jan 2026
Current Account 2986.20 2611.00 BND Million Dec 2024
Current Account to GDP 16.40 14.40 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 1146.00 1142.00 BND Million Jan 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 34.50 -68.60 BND Million Dec 2024
Imports 678.10 1005.10 BND Million Jan 2026
Tourist Arrivals 268282.00 133630.00 Thousands Dec 2024


Brunei Balance of Trade
As an oil producer, Brunei has been able to run consistent trade surpluses despite having to import most of what it consumes. Oil and natural gas account for almost 90 percent of Brunei’s exports. Other exports include machinery and transport equipment and chemicals. Brunei mainly imports machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, fuels and lubricants, chemical products, and miscellaneous manufactured articles. Brunei’s main trading partners are Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, India, China, Australia, the United States and Thailand.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
467.90 136.90 2971.45 -394.20 2005 - 2026 BND Million Monthly

News Stream
Brunei Trade Surplus Narrows In January
Brunei’s trade surplus decreased to BND 467.9 million in January 2026 from BND 516.9 million a year earlier, as softer external demand weighed on exports. Outbound shipments declined 6.8% year-on-year to BND 1.15 billion, mainly due to falls in mineral fuels (-7.8%) and chemicals (-6.3%). Australia remained the largest export destination (30.2% of total sales), followed by China (22.8%), Japan (12.2%), Singapore (10.5%), and Thailand (9.4%). Meanwhile, imports dropped 4.8% to BND 678.1 million, largely dragged by lower demand for mineral fuels (-13.3%). Singapore was the top supplier (33.4%), ahead of the United Arab Emirates (16.3%), Malaysia (13.9%), Australia (9.9%), China (5.4%), and Vietnam (4.4%). In 2025, the trade surplus eased to BND 5.06 billion from BND 5.28 billion in 2024, as exports contracted by 10.4% while imports declined by 13.8%, indicating broadly weaker trade flows.
2026-03-30
Brunei Trade Surplus Hits 2-1/2-Year Low
Brunei’s trade surplus fell sharply to BND 136.9 million in December 2025 from BND 368.8 million in the same month a year earlier. It marked the lowest trade gain since June 2023, mainly due to a jump in imports. Purchases surged 27.7% yoy to a 19-month high of BND 1,005.1 million, boosted by stronger demand for mineral fuels (40.2%) and miscellaneous manufactured articles (117.1%). Malaysia was the top import source (55.1% of total purchases), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9.5%), Kazakhstan (9.1%), China (5.7%), and Indonesia (4.4%). Meanwhile, sales dropped 1.2% to BND 1.14 billion, primarily due to lower shipments of mineral fuels (-1.1%) and chemicals (-13.0%). Key export destinations included Australia, with 26.1% share, China (13.7%), Singapore (13.4%), Japan (12.4%), and Malaysia (6.8%). For the full year, the trade surplus was at BND 5.06 billion, down from BND 5.28 billion in 2024, as exports shrank 10.4% while imports dipped 13.8%.
2026-02-25
Brunei Trade Surplus Narrows in November
Brunei’s trade surplus fell to BND 390.0 million in November 2025 from BND 429.3 million in the same month a year earlier. It was the lowest trade surplus since May, as imports dropped faster than exports. Year-on-year, purchases plunged 10.4% to BND 648.7 million, reflecting weaker demand for mineral fuels (-6.3%) and machinery and transport equipment (-14.7%). Malaysia remained the top import source (50.4% of total purchases), followed by South Africa (13.1%), China (7.4%), Australia (5.1%), Singapore (4.0%), and the U.S. (3.0%). Meanwhile, exports shrank 9.5% to BND 1.04 billion, primarily due to lower shipments of mineral fuels (-16.4%). Key export destinations included Australia (23.1%), China (15.7%), Japan (12.3%), Singapore (11.3%), and Vietnam (8.5%). For the first eleven months of the year, the trade surplus was at BND 4.92 billion, little changed from a gain of BND 4.91 billion a year earlier, as exports contracted 11.2% while imports slumped 17.4%.
2026-01-27