Country Profile

Capital Singapore
Population 6.1M
GDP $547.4B (2024)
GDP per Capita $90,674
Income Level High Income
Currency Singapore dollar (SGD $)
Language English
Timezone UTC+08:00
Region Asia · South-Eastern Asia

Trade Partners

Singapore Exports To

  • Hong Kong 13.0%
  • China 11.0%
  • USA 10.0%
  • Malaysia 9.0%
  • S. Korea 6.0%

Key exports: integrated circuits, refined petroleum, machinery, vaccines, gold (2023)

Singapore Imports From

  • China 15.0%
  • Malaysia 11.0%
  • Taiwan 11.0%
  • USA 10.0%
  • S. Korea 6.0%

Key imports: integrated circuits, refined petroleum, crude petroleum, gold, gas turbines (2023)

Economic Overview

high-income, service-based economy; global financial hub; business-friendly policies and open to investment and trade; inflation easing but persistent in services; public investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure; strong human capital development challenged by aging population

Government: parliamentary republic

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with Singapore, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Trading Bloc Memberships

Singapore is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

Export Guidance

Relevant guidance for exporting to Singapore.

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Official Resources

Government export support for Singapore.