Brunei Darussalam

In 2012, the value of merchandise exports of Brunei Darussalam was 13.0 bln US$, while its merchandise imports were 3.6 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively large surplus of 9.4 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Developed ASPAC at 7.0 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Brunei Darussalam was moderately concentrated amongst partners; imports were diversified. The top 5 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 8 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2009, the value of exports of services of Brunei Darussalam increased moderately by 5.5 percent, reaching 914.9 mln US$, while its imports of services increased slightly by 2.3 percent and reached 1.4 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a moderate trade in services deficit of 519.3 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Brunei Darussalam