Singapore to China Trade Corridor
Singapore to China: $135.0B bilateral trade, +3.5% YoY, rank #42 corridor, 0% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $135.0B
- Year on year growth: +3.5%
- Corridor rank: #42 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 0%
- Trade agreement status: FTA Active
- Typical transit time: 3-5 days
- Key ports: Singapore, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou
Trade relationship
Singapore-China trade reflects Singapore's role as Southeast Asia's trading hub. Refined petroleum, electronics, and chemicals flow between the two, with Singapore serving as an entrepot for Chinese goods reaching ASEAN markets.
Top traded products between Singapore and China
The largest product groups on this corridor are Refined petroleum, Integrated circuits, Machinery. Together they make up 51.8% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Refined petroleum | $30.0B | 22.2% |
| 85 | Integrated circuits | $25.0B | 18.5% |
| 84 | Machinery | $15.0B | 11.1% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | $8.0B | 5.9% |
| 90 | Optical instruments | $5.0B | 3.7% |
| 39 | Plastics | $4.0B | 3% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 0%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.
Applicable trade agreements:
- RCEP
- ASEAN-China FTA
- China-Singapore FTA
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.
- Singapore Standards
- CCC
- ISO 9001
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 3-5 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Singapore
- Shanghai
- Shenzhen
- Guangzhou
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between Singapore and China?
- Refined petroleum, Integrated circuits, Machinery
- What is the average tariff rate for Singapore to China trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 0%. FTA status: FTA Active.
- How long does shipping take from Singapore to China?
- Typical transit time is 3-5 days via Singapore and Shanghai.
- How large is trade between Singapore and China?
- Bilateral trade is $135.0B, up 3.5% year on year. It ranks #42 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for Singapore to China exports?
- Required certifications: Singapore Standards, CCC, ISO 9001.