The sales value of food and beverage services in the fourth quarter of 2025, recorded an increase of 0.5 per cent compared to fourth quarter of 2024, with sales revenue increasing from 114.4 million Brunei dollars to 115.0 million Brunei dollars.

This growth was mainly attributed to increases in sales revenue in other food services activities such as food courts and food kiosks by 6.0 per cent, fast-food outlets, and beverage serving activities by 1.9 per cent, respectively. In terms of volume, food and beverages services also recorded a positive growth of 0.2 per cent compared to fourth quarter of 2024.

For retail sales, both the sales value and volume recorded a decrease compared to fourth quarter of 2024. The sales value decreased by 4.8 per cent, with sales revenue decreasing from 419.5 million Brunei dollars to 399.5 million Brunei dollars. This was mainly attributed to lower sales in several activities, namely department stores; computer and telecomunications equipment; and supermarkets. However, several activities recorded an increase, mainly driven by petrol stations, and food and beverages in specialised stores. The retail sales also recorded a negative growth of 5.5 per cent compared to fourth quarter of 2024.

In 2025, the sales value of food and beverage services recorded a decrease of 0.6 per cent compared to 2024. This was attributed to lower sales value in restaurant, beverage serving activities, and catering service activities. However, fast-food outlets recorded an increase of 3.9 per cent. In terms of volume, food and beverage services also recorded a negative growth of 1.0 per cent compared to 2024.

For retail sales, the sales value recorded a decrease of 3.9 per cent compared to 2024. This was mainly attributed to lower sales in several activities, namely department stores, supermarkets, and computer and telecommunications equipment. However, pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetics and toilet articles in specialized stores, and watches and jewellery recorded increases. In terms of volume, retail sales activity also recorded a negative growth compared to 2024.

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