Singapore’s manufacturing sector experienced an 8.3% increase in output in December 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the latest data from the Singapore Economic Development Board. Excluding the biomedical manufacturing sector, the output saw a more significant rise of 16%. However, on a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, the overall manufacturing output fell by 13.3%, with a 4.9% decrease when excluding biomedical manufacturing.
The electronics cluster led the growth, with a 30.8% year-on-year increase, driven by a 32.4% rise in the semiconductors segment due to strong demand for AI-related products. Other segments, such as electronic modules and components, and infocomms and consumer electronics, also contributed to the growth, despite a 5.4% contraction in computer peripherals and data storage.
Transport engineering output grew by 19.9% year-on-year, bolstered by a 35.9% expansion in the aerospace segment, which benefited from increased production of aircraft parts and maintenance jobs. The marine and offshore segment also saw an 8.5% rise due to higher activity in oil rigs and offshore platforms.
In contrast, the biomedical manufacturing sector faced a 38.8% decline in December, primarily due to a 69.7% drop in the pharmaceuticals segment. However, the medical technology segment grew by 4.4%, supported by robust demand for medical devices.
The chemicals cluster experienced a slight decline of 1.6%, with the petrochemicals segment dropping 23.2% due to weak demand and plant maintenance shutdowns. The general manufacturing industries remained flat, with notable growth in the food, beverages, and tobacco segment, which increased by 6.3%.
The next update on Singapore’s manufacturing performance is scheduled for 26 February 2026.
