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25 June 2025

The total trade for April 2025 was BND1,938.3 million, comprising exports valued at BND1,167.1 million and imports amounting to BND771.2 million.

The major contributors to the export value were Mineral Fuels accounting for 74.6 per cent, followed by Chemicals at 23.2 per cent, and Machinery and Transport Equipment at 0.7 per cent.

The main export markets were Australia accounting for 26.8 per cent, followed by Thailand and the People’s Republic of China at 16.1 per cent and 14.4 per cent, respectively. The largest export commoditiesto these countries were Mineral Fuels and Chemicals.

Meanwhile, imports in April 2025 were valued at BND771.2 million. The three main import commodities were Mineral Fuels, accounting for 65.7 per cent, followed by Machinery and Transport Equipment at 11.9 per cent, and Food at 8.5 per cent.

The largest import partners were Malaysia, accounting for 16.9 per cent, followed by Norway at 14.6 per cent, and Australia at 13.1 per cent. The main import commodities from these trading partners were Mineral Fuels, Food, as well as Chemicals. 

Compared to March 2025, the total trade declined by 3.8 per cent in April 2025 due to a 7.0 per cent decrease in exports. 

The imports for end use categories were mainly used as Intermediate Goods processing accounting for 58.1 per cent, followed by Capital Goods for business operations at 38.3 per cent, and Consumption Goods for household use at 3.6 per cent. 

The International Merchandise Trade Statistics report for April 2025 can be accessed through the DEPS’s website at https://deps.mofe.gov.bn​