The trade balance recorded a surplus of 597 million Brunei dollars, representing an increase of 21.4 per cent, compared to March 2025. This was supported by strong trade performance with total trade growing by 35.4 per cent, driven by higher exports and imports.

Total exports was mainly contributed by Mineral Fuels, followed by Chemicals. The main export markets were Australia, followed by Singapore and the People's Republic of China. The largest export commodities to these countries were Mineral Fuels and Chemicals. Meanwhile, total import values were mainly contributed by Mineral Fuels, followed by Machinery and Transport Equipment, and Foods. The largest import partners were Singapore, followed by Australia and Malaysia. The main import commodities from these trading partners were Mineral Fuels

The imports for end use categories were mainly used as Intermediate Goods processing accounting for 57.5 per cent, followed by Capital Goods for business operations, and Consumption Goods for household use. The International Merchandise Trade Statistics report for March 2026 is available at 'deps.mofe.gov.bn'.