Core Insights - Brunei's retail sales experienced a decline in Q2 2025, with a year-on-year decrease of 6.2%, dropping from 420.6 million Brunei dollars to 394.7 million Brunei dollars [1] - In contrast, the food and beverage sector showed moderate growth, with total revenue increasing by 2.3% from 110.8 million Brunei dollars to 113.4 million Brunei dollars [1] Retail Sector Summary - Retail sales fell by 6.2% year-on-year, indicating a weakening domestic demand [1] - Key categories contributing to the decline include textiles, clothing, and footwear (-21.4%), furniture and home equipment (-14.8%), department stores (-9.8%), hardware, paint, and glass products (-6.6%), and supermarkets (-5.9%) [1] - Overall sales volume also decreased by 6.3%, reflecting the broader trend of reduced consumer spending [1] Food and Beverage Sector Summary - The food and beverage industry experienced growth in both revenue and sales volume [1] - Total revenue rose by 2.3%, with sales volume increasing by 1.9%, indicating a slight improvement in local consumer demand [1] - Growth drivers in this sector included food services (+6.7%), food courts and snack stalls (+4.8%), fast food outlets (+4.5%), and restaurants (+1.4%) [1]
文莱零售二季度下滑 餐饮业保持温和增长
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2025-10-22 13:33