Critical global node and key economic pillar
1st
in IMD’s world competitiveness ranking1
2nd
largest contributor to Singapore’s GDP2
2nd
globally in robot density with 818 robots per 10,000 employees3
1st
in IMD’s world competitiveness ranking1
2nd
largest contributor to Singapore’s GDP2
2nd
globally in robot density with 818 robots per 10,000 employees3
a strong pool of highly skilled talent, deep innovation capabilities, world-class infrastructure, and a strong supporting ecosystem for our manufacturing firms.
These strengths have made us a leading exporter of high-tech goods, with global MNCs anchoring key manufacturing, headquarters, and research & development (R&D) operations here.
We account for one in 10 chips and one-fifth of global equipment produced annually, and contribute to 10 per cent of global MRO output in .
We are home to a world-class biomedical sciences base, with eight of the top 10 biopharmaceutical companies conducting manufacturing or R&D activities here. This strength is complemented by our position as one of the world’s top 10 exporters of chemical products.
Building on the success of our diverse industries, we aim to further strengthen our position, as reflected in our Manufacturing 2030 vision, to increase the manufacturing sector’s value-add by 50 per cent from 2020 to 2030(a).
Find out more about our key advanced manufacturing industries:
Insights into Advanced Manufacturing in Singapore
