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Watermelons and melons 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 fresh watermelons and melons in Brunei Darussalam underwent considerable changes from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 8 614 tons in 2018, consumption rose to 9 169 tons the following year before contracting sharply by 17% to 7 627 tons in 2020.

A rapid recovery followed, with the market expanding by 25% in 2021 to 9 514 tons and then surging by 55% in 2022 to a peak of 14 759 tons. This growth was partially reversed in 2023, when volume settled at 14 247 tons, representing a 3.5% decrease from the high point.

Domestic production played a minor role, ranging between 196 and 365 tons annually, while imports, which constituted the bulk of supply, varied significantly from 7 404 to 14 549 tons per year, directly driving the overall market volume.

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 watermelons and melons in Brunei Darussalam

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of watermelons and melons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Brunei Darussalam's production of watermelons and melons declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 282.7 tonnes, which was 7.9% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 81.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.9%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 307.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 56.6%.

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 watermelons and melons from Brunei Darussalam

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Brunei Darussalam exported 60 tonnes of watermelons and melons, showing a modest increase of 8.1% compared to 2019.

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	8.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of watermelons and melons from Brunei Darussalam were Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Malaysia accounted for 47.4% of exports in kind, Singapore for 25.7%, and Hong Kong for 19.0%. Together, these three markets represented 92.1% of total exports in kind.

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 exported watermelons and melons worth 197 000 US dollars, marking a sharp decline of 25.9% from 2019.

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	(25.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the key markets for Brunei Darussalam's watermelon and melon exports in value terms were Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Malaysia held a 44.0% share, Singapore 25.8%, and Hong Kong 22.0%. Collectively, they made up 91.8% 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 watermelons and melons to Brunei Darussalam

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Brunei Darussalam's imports of watermelons and melons declined. In 2020, the country imported 7 404 tonnes, down by 17.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 917 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.7%	5.9%	(17.0%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia was the dominant supplier of watermelons and melons to Brunei Darussalam, accounting for 97.3% of total imports in kind.

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 watermelons and melons worth 3 428 000 US dollars, representing a loss of 16.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 16.5%, with an average annual decrease of 5.9%. The peak value was in 2019 at 4 112 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.9%.

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	(4.6%)	4.9%	(16.6%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Malaysia remained the leading partner for Brunei Darussalam's watermelon and melon imports in value terms, with a share of 87.9% of total flows, while other markets contributed smaller portions.

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