Retail sales in Singapore saw a notable increase of 4.5% in October 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to the Singapore Department of Statistics. This growth extends the 2.7% rise observed in September 2025. Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales rose by 3.7% year-on-year. The total retail sales value reached $4.4b, with online sales accounting for 14.5% of this figure.
The Watches & Jewellery industry led the growth with a 25% year-on-year increase, largely due to higher jewellery sales. Recreational Goods and Motor Vehicles also experienced significant growth, with sales rising by 20.4% and 9.7% respectively. However, Petrol Service Stations and retailers of Wearing Apparel & Footwear faced declines, with sales dropping by 17.4% and 3.7% respectively.
In the food and beverage (F&B) sector, sales increased by 2.4% year-on-year, reversing a 1.6% decline in September. The total F&B sales value was estimated at $1b, with online sales comprising 25.1%. Food Caterers saw a 12.8% increase in sales, whilst Fast Food Outlets and Cafes, Food Courts & Other Eating Places recorded growths of 4.4% and 1.3% respectively. Conversely, Restaurants experienced a slight decline of 0.6% in sales.
