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Melons and papayas market in Brunei Darussalam

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for melons and papayas in Brunei Darussalam showed notable shifts from 2018 to 2023. It expanded from 9 641 t in 2018 to 10 848 t in 2019, then contracted to 8 537 t in 2020. A rebound followed in 2021, lifting the market to 10 491 t, before a sharp rise to 16 197 t in 2022. The volume eased slightly to 15 862 t in 2023.

Recent developments in 2024 included a fertilizer cooperation between Brunei's state-owned BFI and Indonesia's Pupuk Indonesia, designed to support regional food security and potentially benefit local fruit production. The Bruneian government also advanced initiatives to optimize limited agricultural land, focusing on domestic food output such as tropical fruits. Additionally, projects targeting youth engagement in agriculture and efforts to encourage exports of processed fruit to Brunei emerged as factors that could influence future market dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Brunei Darussalam
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production melons and papayas in Brunei Darussalam

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons and papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Brunei Darussalam's production of melons and papayas grew for two consecutive years before declining. In 2020, the country produced 282.7 tonnes, marking a modest 7.9% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 81.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 21.9%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 307.0 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 56.6% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.6%	56.6%	(7.9%)	21.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons and papayas from Brunei Darussalam

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Brunei Darussalam exported 60 tonnes of melons and papayas, representing a 28.4% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(28.4%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong were the leading destinations for Brunei Darussalam's exports of melons and papayas by volume. Malaysia accounted for 57.8% of exports, Singapore for 20.6%, and Hong Kong for 15.3%. Together, these three markets made up 93.7% of total export flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Brunei Darussalam's melons and papayas exports were valued at 197 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp contraction of 31.2% from the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(31.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong emerged as the primary markets for Brunei Darussalam's melons and papayas exports by value. Malaysia held a 46.3% share, Singapore 24.7%, and Hong Kong 21.1%. Collectively, these three destinations represented 92.1% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports melons and papayas to Brunei Darussalam

Imports in kind, t

Brunei Darussalam's imports of melons and papayas increased for two years before declining. In 2020, the country imported 8 314 tonnes, which was 21.8% lower than the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 626 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 15.1% occurring in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.1%	12.5%	(21.8%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Malaysia was the dominant supplier of melons and papayas to Brunei Darussalam, accounting for 97.6% of total imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Brunei Darussalam imported melons and papayas worth 3 803 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust decrease of 20.7% from the prior year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.2%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 4 795 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 12.5% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	12.5%	(20.7%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia remained the primary source for Brunei Darussalam's melons and papayas imports by value, capturing 89.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io