The trade balance in October 2025 rose by 24.1 per cent, compared to October 2024. The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Finance and Economy in its press release underlined that the trade balance was driven by an 8.3 per cent increase in exports to 1,147.5 million Brunei Dollars, while, import value recorded a decrease of 3 per cent to 600.2 million Brunei Dollars.

The major contributors to the export value were Mineral Fuels, followed by Chemicals, Machinery and Transport Equipment. The main export markets were Australia, followed by Japan and the People's Republic of China. The largest export commodities to these countries were Mineral Fuels and Chemicals.

Meanwhile, for imports, the major contributors were Mineral Fuels, followed by Machinery and Transport Equipment, and Food.

The largest import partners were Malaysia, followed by Kazakhstan, and Australia. The main import commodities from these trading partners were Mineral Fuels and Food. Overall, the total trade for October 2025 grew by 4.1 per cent, compared to October 2024. The imports for end use categories were mainly used as Intermediate Goods, followed by Capital Goods, and Consumption Goods for household. Compared to September 2025, the total trade increased in October 2025 was driven by an increase in exports.

The International Merchandise Trade Statistics report for October 2025 can be accessed through the DEPS's website.