Brunei’s Trade

How Brunei was Governed and OrganizedBy Marwan Zainal

Brunei’s Trade Brunei obtained money $ from trade

(business). Sultan and important officials (Wazirs)

were traders (pg.33). The traders who came to Brunei were from

China, India, Cambodia, Siam, Pahang, Java, Sumatra, the Moluccas and Mindanao.

Goods from all Brunei empire were brought to be sold to traders (Pg.32 map).

Important Trading Partner China was Brunei important trading partner.

Why? The Chinese buy Blackwood (rosewood) from

Brunei. They use the wood to build Ships. They also buy other goods from Brunei. The Chinese sell the blackwood to other

Chinese traders too when they get back to China.

Blackwood for ships (Chinese Junks/Ships)

Other Trades Goods from Brunei were taken to

Melaka Port as well. Melaka port has Indian and Arabian

traders. Many ships that travelled to Melaka

were Bruneian ships.

Goods that Brunei Exports Camphor, rattan, sandalwood, gums,

bird’s nests, feathers and hornbills. After Brunei getting rich, they started to

export: Brassware Clothes

Champhor

Rattan

Sandalwood

Bird’s Nest

Feathers

Hornbills

Goods that Brunei Imported When Brunei became wealthier

(richer), Brunei started to import: Luxury items from China and Siam such

as ceramics (pots). Textiles (Clothes) and Brassware

(Metal)

Ceramics (pottery) from China

Brassware & Clothes

Activity Let’s locate the countries that Brunei trade with.

China, India, Arabia, Cambodia, Siam, Pahang, Java, Sumatra, the Moluccas (the Spice Island) and Mindanao.