Petroleum and natural gas represented 96.5% of total merchandise exports in 2013 (97.8%
in 2008). The remaining exports are manufactures, mostly machinery and transport equipment.
Brunei's exports are mainly destined to Japan and other countries in East Asia. Machinery and
transport equipment are Brunei's most important import category, accounting for 37% of total
imports in 2013 (44% in 2008). Its merchandise imports also originate mainly in East Asia, led by
Malaysia. Brunei is, increasingly, a net importer of services.