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Overview of Singapore
Singapore, a city state in South East Asia, became an independent country in 1965. With a land area of 633 square kilometers, it is made up of the main Island (Pulau Ujong) and about 50 other small islands. Singapore has an equatorial climate and large areas of tropical rainforests.
The overall country’s population is 5.2 million, with Singapore City, the capital, being home to 3.5 million residents. 75% of the population is of Chinese background, 17% of them come from Malaysia, and 8% - of Indian origin. Overseas workers account for 50% of the total population. It is the second most densely populated nation worldwide, after Monaco.
The country boasts one of the globe’s highest standards of living. Its currency is Singapore dollar.
Economic structure
The country has a highly developed successful free market economy. It has stable prices with inflation at 4.6% in 2012. It relies heavily on exports of consumer electronics, IT products, pharmaceuticals, and also on a strong financial sector.
From 2004 to 2007, the GDP grew at a rate of 8.6%. With the global financial crisis of 2009 it suffered badly and only grew by 0.8% but then rebounded in 2010 with a staggering growth of 14.8% - third in the world after Qatar and Paraguay. This slowed in 2011 to 5.2% and 1.3% in 2012 with demand for export products dwindling during the Euro crisis. The GDP was valued at USD 251.5 billion in 2012. 26.8% was generated by industry and 73.2% by the service centre. Unemployment stood at 1.9% in 2012.
Singapore's main export partners are Malaysia, the USA, Hog Kong, China, Indonesia, Japan, Australia, and South Korea.
Its import partners are Malaysia, the USA, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Industry Analysis
Electronics industry
In 2012, the electronics industry contributed 78.1 billion Singapore dollars to the economy. It is responsible for 38.8% of all investment, and it employs 80,000 people.
This sector includes: 14 silicon wafer fabrication plants; 11 of the world's top 20 integrated device manufacturers; 20 semiconductor operations; top 3 hard disk manufacturers; 4 of the world's top 5 electronic manufacturing service providers;
The leading companies based in the country include, among others, Seagate Technology, STMicroelectronics, Murate Manufacturing Co, and Ventura Corporation.
Sales of consumer electronics were strong in 2012-2013 mainly due to the strong markets for smartphones, tablets and portable laptops. The market is predicted to remain buoyant as consumers tend to upgrade to novel versions of these smart devices as they become available.
Banking and Finance
Singapore has turned into the finance and banking centre of Southeast Asia, with companies including wealth management firms, international banks, and other financial establishments. Banking, insurance and foreign exchange have been the main growth areas in the sector. Singapore’s geographical posiiton and telecom network makes possible and convenientto trade 24 hours a day. The country is home to several prominent names in the industry, including Prudential, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Barclays Capital, etc. The sector grew by over 5% in 2011.
Tourism
A growth of 12% in the tourist industry of Singapore is predicted by 2015; it is expected that 17 million people will visit and contribute 30 billion Singapore dollars to the domestic industry. Two integrated resorts were completed in 2011, and the revenues generated by the casino amounted to 1.7% of the nation’s GDP. The country has aimed at world class tourist facilities, and it is succeeding with its airline (Singapore airlines), its airport and Shangri La hotel – all having won world's best awards in recent years. Singapore has begun to attract tourists from other Asian countries like China, India and Malaysia. It has also begun to look at niche tourism such as medical tourism, business tourism and retail tourism. World class sporting events, such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix, have also raised the country's international profile.
Chemicals
The local chemical industry is growing at a fast race due to the government’s increased focus on the sector development. The country is deemed to be among the 10 leading petrochemical centers globally. It is a leader in the oil refining business and is among the top 3 oil trading hubs worldwide. Some of the dominant domestic companies comprise Sumitomo Chemical, Exxon Mobil, and Shell. Jurong Island houses 94 firms operating in the sector, who have made an investment of 31 billion Singapore dollars in fixed assets on this site. Chemicals were responsible for 37% of the country’s GDP in 2010.
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Structural Building Materials Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... of structural building materials market in the country. It identifies key market players, including major producers, wholesalers and distributing companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore’s structural building materials foreign ...
September 2024
70 pages
Construction Site Supplies Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... of construction site supplies market in the country. It identifies key market players, including major producers, wholesalers and distributing companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore’s construction site supplies foreign ...
September 2024
70 pages
Pipes and Fittings Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... comprehensive research of pipes and fittings market in Singapore. The report starts with giving brief country profile for Singapore, including general information ... The last chapter lists all major Singapore consumers of pipes and fittings, as well as provides downstream markets characteristics. The aim of this ...
September 2024
114 pages
Special Building Materials Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... of special building materials market in the country. It identifies key market players, including major producers, wholesalers and distributing companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore’s special building materials foreign ...
September 2024
86 pages
Singapore: Country Business Profile 2024
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... to catch the maximum commercial opportunities in dealing with business partners in this country. Please note that Singapore: Country Business Profile 2019 is a half ready publication. It only requires updating ...
September 2024
50 pages
Beans Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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Beans Market in Singapore: Business Report 2019 provides a complete overview of current market state issued in a comprehensive and easily accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of beans market in Singapore, information ...
September 2024
70 pages
Dried Fruit Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of dried fruit market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of dried fruit market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Frozen Vegetables Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of frozen vegetables market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of frozen vegetables market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Grains Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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Grains Market in Singapore: Business Report 2019 provides a complete overview of current market state issued in a comprehensive and easily accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of grains market in Singapore, information ...
September 2024
70 pages
Mushrooms and Truffles Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of mushrooms and truffles market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of mushrooms and truffles market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro- ...
September 2024
70 pages
Nuts and Kernels Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of nuts and kernels market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of nuts and kernels market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Oil Seeds Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of oil seeds market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... This provides our Clients with a clear understanding of oil seeds market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Animal Fat Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of animal fat market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... This provides our Clients with a clear understanding of animal fat market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Animal Feed Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of animal feed market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of animal feed market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Cigarettes and Cigars Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of cigarettes and cigars market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of cigarettes and cigars market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro- ...
September 2024
70 pages
Dried Vegetables and Mushrooms Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of dried vegetables and mushrooms market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... our Clients with a clear understanding of dried vegetables and mushrooms market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro- ...
September 2024
70 pages
Fish and Seafood Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of fish and seafood market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of fish and seafood market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Fruit Seedlings, Vegetable and Forage Seeds Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... The report includes detailed analyses of fruit seedlings, vegetable and forage seeds market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing ... Clients with a clear understanding of fruit seedlings, vegetable and forage seeds market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse ...
September 2024
70 pages
Honey and Bee Products Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of honey and bee products market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of honey and bee products market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro- ...
September 2024
70 pages
Meat and Poultry Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of meat and poultry market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of meat and poultry market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Plant Oil Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of plant oil market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... This provides our Clients with a clear understanding of plant oil market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Poultry and Livestock Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of poultry and livestock market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of poultry and livestock market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro- ...
September 2024
70 pages
Spices Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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Spices Market in Singapore: Business Report 2019 provides a complete overview of current market state issued in a comprehensive and easily accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of spices market in Singapore, information ...
September 2024
70 pages
Tea Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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Tea Market in Singapore: Business Report 2019 provides a complete overview of current market state issued in a comprehensive and easily accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of tea market in Singapore, information ...
September 2024
70 pages
Agricultural and Gardening Tools Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of agricultural and gardening tools market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies ... our Clients with a clear understanding of agricultural and gardening tools market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro ...
September 2024
70 pages
Agrochemicals and Pesticides Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of agrochemicals and pesticides market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... our Clients with a clear understanding of agrochemicals and pesticides market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro- ...
September 2024
70 pages
Animal Husbandry Equipment Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of animal husbandry equipment market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of animal husbandry equipment market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro- ...
September 2024
70 pages
Aquaculture Equipment Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of aquaculture equipment market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of aquaculture equipment market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro- ...
September 2024
70 pages
Farm Machinery Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of farm machinery market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of farm machinery market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Feed Additives Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of feed additives market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, and ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of feed additives market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Flower Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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Flower Market in Singapore: Business Report 2019 provides a complete overview of current market state issued in a comprehensive and easily accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of flower market in Singapore, information ...
September 2024
70 pages
Forestry Machinery Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
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... format. The report includes detailed analyses of forestry machinery market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of forestry machinery market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
House and Outdoor Plants Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... format. The report includes detailed analyses of house and outdoor plants market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of house and outdoor plants market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro- ...
September 2024
70 pages
Mineral Fertilizers Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... format. The report includes detailed analyses of mineral fertilizers market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of mineral fertilizers market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Organic Fertilizers Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... format. The report includes detailed analyses of organic fertilizers market in Singapore, information on major producers, distributing companies, ... provides our Clients with a clear understanding of organic fertilizers market in Singapore. Scope Singapore PESTEL gives an overview of diverse macro-environmental ...
September 2024
70 pages
Cocoa Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
Cocoa Market in Singapore: Business Report 2019 provides a complete overview of current market state issued in a comprehensive and easily accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of cocoa market in Singapore, information ...
September 2024
70 pages
Coffee Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
Coffee Market in Singapore: Business Report 2019 provides a complete overview of current market state issued in a comprehensive and easily accessed format. The report includes detailed analyses of coffee market in Singapore, information ...
September 2024
76 pages
Alkali Metal Silicates Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... alkali metal silicates market in the country. It identifies key market players, including major producers, wholesalers and distributing companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore's silicates and alkali metal silicates market ...
September 2024
70 pages
Caustic Soda and Potassium Hydroxide Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore's caustic soda and potassium hydroxide market foreign trade. It evaluates volumes and dynamics ... years. The last chapter lists all major Singapore consumers of caustic soda and potassium hydroxide, as well as provides downstream markets characteristics. ...
September 2024
70 pages
Colloidal Precious Metals Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... analyses colloidal precious metals market in the country. It identifies key market players, including major producers, wholesalers and distributing companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore's colloidal precious metals market ...
September 2024
70 pages
Hydrogen Peroxide Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore's hydrogen peroxide market foreign trade. It evaluates volumes and dynamics of imports ... . The last chapter lists all major Singapore consumers of hydrogen peroxide, as well as provides downstream markets characteristics. The aim of this study ...
September 2024
70 pages
Inorganic Acid Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... distributing companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore's inorganic acid market foreign trade. It evaluates volumes and dynamics of imports ... . The last chapter lists all major Singapore consumers of inorganic acid, as well as provides downstream markets characteristics. The aim of this study ...
September 2024
87 pages
Lead Oxides Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... distributing companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore's lead oxides market foreign trade. It evaluates volumes and dynamics of imports ... years. The last chapter lists all major Singapore consumers of lead oxides, as well as provides downstream markets characteristics. The aim of this study is ...
September 2024
70 pages
Silicon Dioxide Market in Singapore: Business Report 2024
US$ 1,160.00
... distributing companies. The third chapter is fully devoted to Singapore's silicon dioxide market foreign trade. It evaluates volumes and dynamics of imports ... . The last chapter lists all major Singapore consumers of silicon dioxide, as well as provides downstream markets characteristics. The aim of this study ...
September 2024
70 pages