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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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Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd in Packaged Food (Singapore)
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Gardenia Foods is expected to focus its new product ... collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Baby Food, Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Confectionery, Dairy, Edible ... online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney ...
October 2020
Kraft Foods (S) Pte Ltd in Packaged Food (Singapore)
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Kraft Foods is expected to continue to invest in research ... collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Baby Food, Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Confectionery, Dairy, ... online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney ...
October 2020
Nestl? Singapore Pte Ltd in Packaged Food (Singapore)
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Nestlé aims to launch more products over the coming years in ... likely to remain healthy if they eat well. For example, Nestlé aims to provide energy to consumers via MILO energy and ... and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, ...
October 2020
F&N Foods (S) Pte Ltd in Packaged Food (Singapore)
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... of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Baby Food, Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Confectionery, Dairy ... Get a detailed picture of the Packaged Food market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ... information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago ...
October 2020
NTUC FairPrice Co-operative Pte Ltd in Packaged Food (Singapore)
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NTUC FairPrice Co-operative aims to continue to provide consumers access to affordable grocery items and an ... books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and ...
October 2020
Power Generation in Singapore
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... Singapore power generation market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore power generation market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore power generation ...
October 2020
43 pages
Media in Singapore
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... to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore media market with five year forecasts REASONS TO BUY What was ... the size of the Singapore media market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore media market in 2022? What factors are ...
October 2020
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Ice Cream in Singapore
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... by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore ice cream market with five year forecasts by both value ... Singapore ice cream market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore ice cream market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore ice cream ...
October 2020
35 pages
Online Travel Sales and Intermediaries in Singapore
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... decline in traditional travel agent outlets each year. Euromonitor International's Online Travel Sales and Intermediaries in Singapore report offers a ... change. Product coverage: Online Travel Sales to Residents, Total Mobile Travel Sales to Residents, Travel Intermediaries. Data coverage: market ...
October 2020
20 pages
Meat in Singapore
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Meat in Singapore SUMMARY Meat in Singapore industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative ... sales of ambient meat, chilled raw packaged meat - processed, chilled raw packaged meat - whole cuts, cooked meats - counter, cooked meats - packaged, fresh meat (counter) and frozen meat. The market ...
October 2020
32 pages
Publishing in Singapore
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Publishing in Singapore SUMMARY Publishing in Singapore industry profile provides top- ... by the fall of advertising spend, both in print and digital form. SCOPE Save time carrying out ... pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore publishing market with five year forecasts REASONS TO BUY ...
September 2020
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Construction in Singapore
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... presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore construction market with five year forecasts REASONS TO BUY What was ... the size of the Singapore construction market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore construction market in 2022? What factors ...
September 2020
35 pages
Car Rental (Self Drive) in Singapore
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... Singapore car rental market by value in 2016? What will be the size of the Singapore car rental market in 2021? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore car rental ... segments that make up Singapore's car rental market? KEY HIGHLIGHTS The car rental market is defined as revenues generated by car rental companies for self-drive cars for hire. The ...
September 2020
37 pages
Savory and Deli Foods in Singapore
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... Singapore savory & deli foods market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore savory & deli foods market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore savory & deli foods ...
September 2020
30 pages
Challenger Technologies Ltd - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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... Technologies Ltd - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services ...
September 2020
19 pages
Dairy in Singapore
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... kilograms in 2017. Health and wellness is a rising trend among Singaporean consumers. SCOPE Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying ... to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore dairy market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ...
September 2020
33 pages
Residential Construction in Singapore
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... Singapore residential construction market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore residential construction market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore residential construction ...
September 2020
30 pages
Prepared Meals in Singapore
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... the future growth prospects of the Singapore prepared meals market with five year forecasts by ... Singapore prepared meals market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore prepared meals market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore prepared meals ...
September 2020
34 pages
Airlines in Singapore
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... companies and macroeconomic information. KEY HIGHLIGHTS The airlines industry comprises passenger air transportation, including both scheduled and chartered, but excludes ... and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore airlines market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ...
September 2020
39 pages
Paper and Paperboard in Singapore
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... future growth prospects of the Singapore paper & paperboard market with five year forecasts ... Singapore paper & paperboard market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore paper & paperboard market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore paper & paperboard ...
September 2020
38 pages
Non-Residential Construction in Singapore
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... Singapore non-residential construction market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore non-residential construction market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore non-residential construction ...
September 2020
37 pages
Singapore PESTLE Insights - A Macroeconomic Outlook Report
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... services sector in 2016 REASONS TO BUY Macroeconomic Outlook Report identifies the potentials of the country as an investment destination by analyzing the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental (PESTLE) structure. PESTLE Insights ...
September 2020
44 pages
Make-Up in Singapore
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... to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore make-up market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ... What was the size of the Singapore make-up market by value in 2018? What will be the size of the Singapore make-up market in 2023? What factors are ...
August 2020
38 pages
Bakery and Cereals in Singapore
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Bakery & Cereals in Singapore SUMMARY Bakery & Cereals in Singapore industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary ...
August 2020
36 pages
Aerospace and Defense in Singapore
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... future growth prospects of the Singapore aerospace & defense market with five year ... Singapore aerospace & defense market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore aerospace & defense market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore aerospace & defense ...
August 2020
56 pages
Broadcasting and Cable TV in Singapore
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... Singapore broadcasting & cable tv market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore broadcasting & cable tv market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore broadcasting & cable ...
August 2020
34 pages
Generics in Singapore
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... to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore generics market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ... What was the size of the Singapore generics market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore generics market in 2022? What factors are ...
August 2020
44 pages
Government Spending in Singapore
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... future growth prospects of the Singapore government spending market with five year ... Singapore government spending market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore government spending market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore government spending ...
August 2020
40 pages
Construction Materials in Singapore
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... Singapore construction materials market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore construction materials market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore construction materials ...
August 2020
41 pages
Defense Spending in Singapore
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... Singapore defense spending market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore defense spending market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore defense spending ...
August 2020
50 pages
Renewable Energy in Singapore
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... Singapore renewable energy market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore renewable energy market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore renewable energy ...
August 2020
34 pages
Oil and Gas in Singapore
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... of the oil & gas market in Singapore Leading company profiles reveal details of key oil & gas market players’ ... Singapore oil & gas market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore oil & gas market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore oil & gas ...
July 2020
62 pages
Transportation Services in Singapore
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... Singapore transportation services market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore transportation services market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore transportation services ...
July 2020
47 pages
Pasta and Noodles in Singapore
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Pasta & Noodles in Singapore SUMMARY Pasta & Noodles in Singapore industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary ... is an increasing trend among Singaporean consumers. Therefore, consumers are creating a demand for organic and gluten free pasta and noodles. SCOPE Save time carrying ...
July 2020
39 pages
2024 Singapore Hematology and Flow Cytometry Analyzers and Reagents Market: Supplier Shares and Strategies, Test Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts, Competitive Landscape, Emerging Technologies, Instrumentation and Opportunities
US$ 2,450.00
... ; and suggests specific product and marketing opportunities facing suppliers. Hematology Tests Analyzed in the Report CBC + 5-Part Differential, Manual ... , Manual), Platelets (Automated, Manual), Bone Marrow Analysis, RBC, Eosinophils. Flow Cytometry Tests Analyzed in the Report Cell Surface Markers (CD4/CD8 ...
July 2020
225 pages
Savory Snacks in Singapore
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... led consumers to change their food preferences and increase demand for accessible and affordable snacks. ... Singapore savory snacks market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore savory snacks market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore savory snacks ...
July 2020
30 pages
Soups in Singapore
US$ 350.00
... wellness is an increasing trend among Singaporean consumers. Therefore, consumers are creating demand for soups with organic and natural ingredients. SCOPE Save ... presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore soups market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ...
July 2020
40 pages
Apparel and Non-Apparel Manufacturing in Singapore
US$ 350.00
... Singapore apparel & non-apparel manufacturing market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore apparel & non-apparel manufacturing market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore apparel & non-apparel manufacturing ...
June 2020
32 pages
Movies and Entertainment in Singapore
US$ 350.00
... Singapore movies & entertainment market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore movies & entertainment market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore movies & entertainment ...
June 2020
70 pages
Chemicals in Singapore
US$ 350.00
... chemicals market consists of speciality chemicals, commodity chemicals, agricultural chemicals, and other chemicals (which includes products such as pharmaceutical chemicals). The Singaporean chemicals ... understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore chemicals market with five year forecasts by both ...
June 2020
49 pages
Waste Management in Singapore
US$ 350.00
... Singapore waste management market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore waste management market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore waste management ...
June 2020
41 pages
Confectionery in Singapore
US$ 350.00
Confectionery in Singapore SUMMARY Confectionery in Singapore industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume...
June 2020
38 pages
