Brunei’s trade surplus dropped to BND 454.1 million in July 2026 from BND 576.7 million in the same month a year earlier, as imports rose much faster than exports. Year-on-year, imports surged 75.6% to BND 1.16 billion, driven by sharp rises in mineral fuel purchases (118.1%), manufactured goods (139.3%), chemicals (88.8%), and food (88.5%). Malaysia was the top source of imports, supplying 70.0% of total inbound shipments, ahead of China (6.6%), Nigeria (5.2%), Vietnam (3.7%), and Thailand (2.3%). Meanwhile, exports rose by 30.5% to BND 1.61 billion, largely lifted by strong gains in mineral fuels (42.9%). Australia was the largest export destination, accounting for 37.4% of total shipments, followed by Singapore (14.6%), China (12.5%), and Japan (12.2%). Still, for the first seven months of 2026, Brunei posted a trade surplus of BND 4.23 billion, up sharply from BND 2.99 billion in the same period last year, as exports expanded 32.8% while imports increased more slowly by 27.5%. source: Department of Economic Planning and Development, Brunei

Brunei recorded a trade surplus of 454.10 BND Million in July of 2026. Balance of Trade in Brunei averaged 658.94 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 October of 2026.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 454.10 622.60 BND Million Jul 2026
Current Account 3536.30 2986.20 BND Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP 16.40 14.40 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 1613.30 1580.00 BND Million Jul 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 219.80 34.50 BND Million Dec 2025
Imports 1159.20 957.40 BND Million Jul 2026
Tourist Arrivals 286749.00 268282.00 Thousands Dec 2025


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
454.10 622.60 2971.45 -394.20 2005 - 2026 BND Million Monthly

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Brunei Trade Surplus Narrows in July
Brunei’s trade surplus dropped to BND 454.1 million in July 2026 from BND 576.7 million in the same month a year earlier, as imports rose much faster than exports. Year-on-year, imports surged 75.6% to BND 1.16 billion, driven by sharp rises in mineral fuel purchases (118.1%), manufactured goods (139.3%), chemicals (88.8%), and food (88.5%). Malaysia was the top source of imports, supplying 70.0% of total inbound shipments, ahead of China (6.6%), Nigeria (5.2%), Vietnam (3.7%), and Thailand (2.3%). Meanwhile, exports rose by 30.5% to BND 1.61 billion, largely lifted by strong gains in mineral fuels (42.9%). Australia was the largest export destination, accounting for 37.4% of total shipments, followed by Singapore (14.6%), China (12.5%), and Japan (12.2%). Still, for the first seven months of 2026, Brunei posted a trade surplus of BND 4.23 billion, up sharply from BND 2.99 billion in the same period last year, as exports expanded 32.8% while imports increased more slowly by 27.5%.
2026-09-29
Brunei Trade Surplus Widens Sharply in June
Brunei’s trade surplus jumped to BND 622.6 million in June 2026 from BND 292.6 million in the same month a year earlier, as exports grew faster than imports. Year-on-year, exports surged 66.7% to BND 1.58 billion, largely boosted by strong gains in mineral fuels (66.6%). Australia was the largest export destination, accounting for 35.4% of total shipments, followed by China (23.1%), Singapore (9.7%), and Japan (8.4%). Imports grew at a milder 46.2% to BND 957.4 million, driven by a rise in mineral fuel purchases (8.9%). Malaysia was the top source of imports, supplying 54.3% of total inbound shipments, ahead of Australia (11.0%), China (6.6%), the UK (5.2%), and the U.S. (2.0%). For the first six months of 2026, trade surplus soared to BND 3.77 billion from BND 2.41 billion in the same period last year, as exports rose 33.2% while imports grew more slowly by 20.2%.
2026-09-02
Brunei Trade Surplus Widens Sharply
Brunei’s trade surplus jumped to BND 457.2 million in May 2026 from BND 254.5 million in the same month a year earlier as exports grew faster than imports. Year-on-year, exports surged 52.8% to BND 1.57 billion, largely boosted by strong gains in mineral fuels (80.7%). Australia was the largest export destination, accounting for 28.3% of total shipments, followed by the Philippines (14.1%), Japan (13.0%), Singapore (11.4%), and China (9.9%). Imports grew at a milder 44.0% to BND 1.12 billion, driven by a sharp rise in mineral fuel purchases (66.7%). Malaysia was the top source of imports, supplying 69.5% of total inbound shipments, ahead of Australia (10.5%), Vietnam (4.9%), China (2.8%), and the U.S. (2.6%). For the first five months of 2026, trade surplus soared to BND 3.15 billion from BND 2.12 billion in the same period last year, as exports rose 27.7% while imports grew more slowly by 15.6%.
2026-08-06