Retail and Food & Beverage (F&B) sectors in Singapore experienced growth in April 2026, with retail sales rising by 5.4% compared to the same month last year. The Food & Beverage services sector also saw a slight increase of 0.4% year-on-year, according to the latest Retail Sales Index (RSI) and Food & Beverage Services Index (FSI) figures.
The total retail sales value for April 2026 was estimated at $4.3b, with online sales accounting for 15.4% of this figure. Excluding motor vehicles, the retail sales value stood at $3.6b, with 18.2% attributed to online transactions. Notably, the Petrol Service Stations industry recorded a significant 14.4% increase in sales, driven by higher petrol prices. Recreational Goods and Motor Vehicles, Parts & Accessories also saw substantial growth, with sales up by 12.3% and 10.7% respectively.
In contrast, Department Stores and retailers of Food & Alcohol experienced declines of 1.1% and 0.1% respectively. On a month-on-month basis, seasonally adjusted retail sales rose by 0.3%, with a 0.4% increase when excluding motor vehicles.
The F&B sector’s total sales value reached $1.5b, with online sales making up 19.9%. Fast Food Outlets and Cafes showed year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% and 2.4% respectively. However, Food Courts & Other Eating Places saw a decline of 3.6%.
These indices provide a snapshot of the economic activity within Singapore’s retail and F&B sectors, reflecting consumer spending patterns and the ongoing shift towards online sales.
