Growth driven by strong performance in transport engineering and electronics sectors, says Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Singapore’s manufacturing sector posted a 5.9% year-on-year increase in output for April 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Excluding biomedical manufacturing, the sector registered an even stronger growth of 8.1%, marking a continued recovery for the industry.
The standout performer for the month was the transport engineering cluster, which expanded by 22.9% year-on-year. The aerospace segment led this growth with a 39.5% surge, supported by a rise in maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities. Electronics also saw a robust 15.2% increase, driven by strong demand in infocomms, consumer electronics, and semiconductors.
Precision engineering posted a modest gain of 1.6%, underpinned by higher output of plastic precision components and optical instruments. Meanwhile, biomedical manufacturing dipped by 1.1% due to a different mix of pharmaceutical ingredients produced compared to the previous year.
Other clusters such as chemicals and general manufacturing saw contractions, with the latter falling by 15.2% as output declined across the food, beverage, furniture, and printing segments. Analysts suggest these sectors may require targeted support to remain resilient amid shifting global trends.
The latest figures align with Singapore’s broader industrial strategy to strengthen high-value sectors such as aerospace, electronics, and precision engineering. The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) continues to support this effort through its S.H.I.P framework—focusing on Sustainability, Human Capital, Internationalisation, and Productivity.
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Source: Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
