Citrus fruit market in Brunei Darussalam

Earlier Report Observations

The citrus fruit market in Brunei Darussalam experienced substantial growth in volume from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 4 983 tons in 2018, the market size increased steadily to 6 513 tons by 2021, then surged to 11 611 tons in 2022 and reached 12 624 tons in 2023.

This expansion was primarily fueled by a sharp rise in imports, which grew from 3 925 tons in 2018 to 11 567 tons in 2023. The most notable jump occurred in 2022, when imports more than doubled to 10 558 tons, contributing to a 78% increase in total market volume that year.

Domestic production of citrus fruit remained relatively stable throughout the period, fluctuating between 1 058 and 1 068 tons annually. With exports negligible, the market's dependence on imported fruit intensified, making import trends the main driver of overall market size movements.

Production citrus fruit in Brunei Darussalam

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Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Citrus fruit production in Brunei Darussalam declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production reached 1 061.9 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 078.3 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 1.9% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports citrus fruit from Brunei Darussalam

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Citrus fruit exports from Brunei Darussalam rose for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports reached 7 tonnes, representing a dramatic increase of 25 513.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, exports surged by 906 952.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1 985.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia dominated the export partner structure in kind, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of citrus fruit exports from Brunei Darussalam increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports amounted to 11 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 15 812.0% compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, exports grew by 1 553 969.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2 395.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Malaysia was the primary destination for citrus fruit exports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2017-2020

Imports citrus fruit to Brunei Darussalam

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Citrus fruit imports into Brunei Darussalam grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 5 144 tonnes, up by 12.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 48.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Malaysia, Australia, and China—collectively absorbed 61.6% of total citrus fruit imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign citrus fruit supplies to Brunei Darussalam increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Brunei Darussalam imported 7 395 thousand US dollars worth of citrus fruit, which is 27.3% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 66.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia (21.0% of imports in value terms), the United States (18.1% of imports in value terms), and South Africa (15.2% of imports in value terms) were the main sources for imports in value terms, together accounting for 54.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2017-2020