Brunei Darussalam Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Brunei Darussalam's imports was $10.4B in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 13.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's imports stood at $10.4B in 2025, a rise of +$1.3B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $10.4B by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 122nd globally.
Brunei Darussalam’s imports have risen sharply over the 25‑year span, expanding from 2,136,671,521.87 in 2001 to an all‑time peak of 10,372,152,998.78 in 2025, placing the nation at rank 122 globally. The five‑fold increase reflects sustained growth in demand for machinery, fuels and consumer goods, driven by higher disposable incomes and diversification efforts beyond hydrocarbons. Relative to peers with comparable rankings, Brunei’s 2025 import value slightly exceeds Mauritius’s 9,830,588,206.15 but falls short of Namibia’s 10,533,980,299.56, suggesting a competitive but not dominant position in the regional trade landscape. The upward trajectory mirrors broader Southeast Asian trends of expanding import bills as economies integrate further into global supply chains. Continued infrastructure investment and potential shifts in oil revenue allocation could preserve the growth path, though a slowdown in global demand or tighter fiscal policy would likely temper future import expansion.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $11.4B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $10.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $10.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $10.4B | +$1.3B | #122 |
| 2024 | $9.1B | +$33.5M | #38 |
| 2023 | $9.1B | −$1.0B | #55 |
| 2022 | $10.1B | +$882.2M | #66 |
| 2021 | $9.2B | +$2.8B | #72 |
| 2020 | $6.4B | −$423.6M | #71 |
| 2019 | $6.8B | +$1.1B | #65 |
| 2018 | $5.7B | +$1.4B | #57 |
| 2017 | $4.3B | +$17.6M | #54 |
| 2016 | $4.3B | −$566.9M | #58 |
| 2015 | $4.9B | −$985.0M | #62 |
| 2014 | $5.9B | −$1.9B | #61 |
| 2013 | $7.8B | +$1.0B | #74 |
| 2012 | $6.8B | +$1.2B | #66 |
| 2011 | $5.6B | +$1.7B | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's imports was $10.4B in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 13.8% increase from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's imports peaked at $10.4B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Brunei Darussalam was $2.1B in 2001.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 122nd globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's imports is projected to reach $10.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Brunei Darussalam's imports was approximately 10.37 billion ($10.4B) in 2025.
The imports of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was $10.4B. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_imports,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}