Edible brassicas market in Singapore

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh edible brassicas in Singapore fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It grew to 88 627 tons in 2020, supported by a significant rise in import demand that signaled increased consumer appetite for these vegetables. After a decline over the next two years, the market recovered to 84 903 tons in 2023.

In 2024, new regulatory developments emerged, including a draft Food Safety and Security Bill aiming to consolidate food safety rules and updated food labeling regulations. Concurrently, growing consumer demand for high-quality fresh produce and the launch of the Nurasa Food Tech Centre for food innovation highlighted evolving supply chain and consumption trends.

Production edible brassicas in Singapore

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Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

In 2019, Singapore's production of edible brassicas reached its peak at 679.6 tonnes, marking a 4.5% increase from the previous year. However, production declined to 663.3 tonnes in 2020, representing a 2.4% decrease compared to 2019. The lowest production level during this period was recorded in 2018 at 650.2 tonnes.

Annual dynamics of production in Singapore in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports edible brassicas from Singapore

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After declining for two consecutive years, Singapore's exports of edible brassicas rebounded in 2020, reaching 1 643 tonnes. This represents a 14.8% increase from 2019, when exports hit their lowest point at 1 432 tonnes. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 33.1% overall, with an average annual decline of 12.5%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018, when exports fell by 23.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Singapore in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia dominated Singapore's edible brassicas exports in volume terms, accounting for 78.6% of total shipments. The remaining 21.4% was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Singapore in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Singapore's edible brassicas exports in value terms reached 2 376 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a significant 30.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 24.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 818 thousand US dollars, which marked a 20.0% decline from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Singapore in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, Malaysia accounted for 80.6% of Singapore's total edible brassicas export value. The remaining 19.4% was distributed among numerous countries, each with relatively small individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Singapore in value, 2017-2020

Imports edible brassicas to Singapore

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Singapore's imports of edible brassicas continued to grow for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 89 607 tonnes. This represents a 4.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes increased by 8.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Singapore in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, Malaysia, and Indonesia formed the core group of suppliers for Singapore's edible brassicas imports in volume terms. China accounted for 66.3% of imports, Malaysia for 13.5%, and Indonesia for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 90.3% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Singapore in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Singapore's edible brassicas imports in value terms amounted to 77 578 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 13.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 23.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%. The only decline during this period occurred in 2019, when import value fell by 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Singapore in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, China, Australia, and Malaysia were the leading sources of Singapore's edible brassicas imports in value terms. China accounted for 56.4% of import value, Australia for 19.6%, and Malaysia for 12.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 88.6% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Singapore in value, 2017-2020