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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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Singapore: Flat Fish Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the flat fish market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Flax Fibre and Tow Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the flax fibre and tow market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, it...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Fonio Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the fonio market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, s...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Fresh Liquid Milk Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the fresh liquid milk industry in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry,...
November 2020
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Singapore: Fruits Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the fruits industry in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry, its dynami...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Garlic Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the garlic market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Garlic and Onion Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the garlic and onion industry in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Ginger Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the ginger market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Goat Meat Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the goat meat market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Goat and Sheep Meat Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the goat and sheep meat industry in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industr...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Goose and Guinea Fowl Meat Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the goose and guinea fowl meat market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the ma...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Gooseberries Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the gooseberries market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dyna...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Grains Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the grains industry in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry, its dynami...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Grapefruits and Pomelos Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the grapefruits and pomelos market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the marke...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Grapes Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the grapes market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Green Beans Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green beans market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Green Chillies and Peppers Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green chillies and peppers market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the ma...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Green Coffee Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green coffee market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dyna...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Green Corn Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green corn market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Green Onions and Shallots Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green onions and shallots market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the mar...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Green Peas Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green peas market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Groundnuts Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the groundnuts market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Haddock Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the haddock market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Hake Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hake market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, st...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Halibut Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the halibut market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Hardboard Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hardboard market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Hazelnuts Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hazelnuts market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Hemp Tow Waste Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hemp tow waste market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dy...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Hempseed Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hempseed market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Hen Eggs Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hen eggs market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Herrings Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the herrings market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Honey Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the honey market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, s...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Hops Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hops market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, st...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Horse Meat Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the horse meat market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Household and Sanitary Papers Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the household and sanitary papers market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Jojoba Seed Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the jojoba seed market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Jute Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the jute market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, st...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Kapok Fibre Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kapok fibre market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Kapok Fruit Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kapok fruit market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Kapokseed Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kapokseed market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Kiwi Fruit Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kiwi fruit market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Kola Nuts Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kola nuts market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Leeks Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the leeks market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, s...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Lemons and Limes Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the lemons and limes market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Lentils Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the lentils market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Lettuce and Chicory Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the lettuce and chicory market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, i...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Linseed Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the linseed market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Live Bovine Animals Industry
US$ 2,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live bovine animals industry in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industr...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Live Buffaloes Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live buffaloes market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dy...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Live Camels Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live camels market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
November 2020
100 pages
