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Pepper 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 pepper market in Brunei contracted significantly between 2018 and 2021, with total volume falling from 698 tons to 384 tons. This decline of nearly 45% was driven primarily by a sharp reduction in domestic production, which more than halved from 634 tons to 321 tons over the same period. The market's low point in 2021 marked a clear turning point, preceding a recovery phase.

From 2022 onward, the market rebounded, reaching 517 tons by 2023. This growth was underpinned by a recovery in production, which increased to 440 tons in 2023. Imports provided a supplementary supply, ranging from 49 to 77 tons annually, while exports remained negligible and did not influence the overall market size.

The period from 2018 to 2023 illustrates a volatile market cycle for pepper in Brunei, characterized by a deep production-led contraction followed by a steady but incomplete recovery. By 2023, market volume remained below its 2018 peak despite the positive recent trend.

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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 pepper in Brunei Darussalam

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Brunei Darussalam ranked 27th globally in pepper production volume.

Top producers of pepper, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pepper, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Brunei Darussalam's pepper production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 420.9 tonnes of pepper, marking an 11.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 42.5%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 16.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.3%)	(25.5%)	(11.0%)	(16.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pepper from Brunei Darussalam

Exports in kind, kg

Pepper exports from Brunei Darussalam declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, export volume stood at 1 241 kg, down 7.7% from 2018. From 2017 to 2019, exports decreased by 43.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.4%)	(7.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Malaysia served as the primary and nearly exclusive market for Brunei Darussalam's pepper exports in kind, accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.6 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred that same year at 88.6%. From this low in 2018 to the high in 2017, export volumes varied by 8.8 times. In 2019, pepper exports from Brunei Darussalam amounted to 2.8 thousand US dollars, representing a dramatic increase of 332.8% from 2018.

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	(88.6%)	332.8%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia was the main destination for Brunei Darussalam's pepper exports in value terms, consistently absorbing 99.5% of total exports.

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 pepper to Brunei Darussalam

Imports in kind, kg

After a two-year increase, Brunei Darussalam's pepper imports declined. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 11.7%, with the maximum volume that year reaching 72 724 kg. In 2020, import volume fell to 61 727 kg, showing a robust decline of 15.1% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	11.7%	(15.1%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China (34.2% of imports in kind), Malaysia (26.3%), and Vietnam (12.2%) formed the key group of partners for pepper imports to Brunei Darussalam, jointly representing 72.6% of total flows.

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

Pepper imports to Brunei Darussalam increased for the second consecutive year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 289.3 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 17.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%. In 2020, import volume reached 333.7 thousand US dollars, up 15.1% from 2019.

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	(17.2%)	0.2%	15.1%	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Malaysia (36.1% of imports in value terms), Vietnam (17.2%), and Indonesia (16.1%) accounted for the largest share of pepper imports to Brunei Darussalam in value terms, together comprising 69.4% of total flows.

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