Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Brunei
Brunei: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 7.82 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Brunei, 1974–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Brunei stood at 7.82 billion current US$.
The figure is down 12.6% on the previous year and up 60.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Brunei peaked at 10.11 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 186.31 million current US$, in 1974.
That places Brunei 129th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Brunei, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 186.31 million current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 273.69 million current US$ | +46.9% |
| 1976 | 259.83 million current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1977 | 278.76 million current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1978 | 281.00 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 396.40 million current US$ | +41.1% |
| 1980 | 574.91 million current US$ | +45.0% |
| 1981 | 598.76 million current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 734.57 million current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1983 | 729.75 million current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 1.05 billion current US$ | +44.0% |
| 1990 | 1.31 billion current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1991 | 1.49 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 2.00 billion current US$ | +34.8% |
| 1993 | 2.13 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 1.98 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 2.64 billion current US$ | +33.6% |
| 1996 | 3.10 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1997 | 3.04 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 2.33 billion current US$ | -23.5% |
| 1999 | 2.23 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 1.98 billion current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 2.02 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 2.20 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 2.34 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 2.43 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 2.71 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 3.23 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 3.79 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2009 | 3.64 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 3.83 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 5.56 billion current US$ | +45.1% |
| 2012 | 6.76 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2013 | 7.76 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 5.85 billion current US$ | -24.6% |
| 2015 | 4.87 billion current US$ | -16.8% |
| 2016 | 4.30 billion current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2017 | 4.32 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 5.69 billion current US$ | +31.8% |
| 2019 | 6.81 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2020 | 6.36 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 9.38 billion current US$ | +47.6% |
| 2022 | 10.11 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 9.08 billion current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2024 | 8.95 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 7.82 billion current US$ | -12.6% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 7.82 billion current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 67.79 billion current US$, 12% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 7.82 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.54 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 279.33 million current US$ | 186.31 million current US$ | 396.40 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 737.83 million current US$ | 574.91 million current US$ | 1.05 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 2.22 billion current US$ | 1.31 billion current US$ | 3.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.67 billion current US$ | 1.98 billion current US$ | 3.79 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.58 billion current US$ | 3.83 billion current US$ | 7.76 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.61 billion current US$ | 6.36 billion current US$ | 10.11 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
More economy & growth data for Brunei
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0464 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,496 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0006 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0339 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1,093 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0243 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 782.08 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Brunei?
- Imports of goods and services in Brunei was 7.82 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 10.11 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 186.31 million current US$ in 1974.
- How does Brunei rank for imports of goods and services?
- Brunei ranks 129th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.