Singapore
DOMESTIC WHOLESALE SALES DIP 1.1% AS FURNITURE AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES SLUMP
Singapore’s domestic wholesale trade fell 1.1% year-on-year (YoY) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, with industries showing mixed results during the period. Excluding petroleum, domestic sales rose 1.1% YoY, according to the Department of Statistics. Meanwhile, seasonally adjusted figures showed domestic sales increasing 1.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). Domestic sales varied by sector, with general wholesale trade rising 27.7% and industrial and construction machinery increasing 18.7% from Q4 2024. Household equipment and furniture fell 17.9%, whilst metals, timber and construction materials declined 17.5% from the previous year. The department also reported that foreign wholesale sales increased 1.8% YoY, with seasonally adjusted figures up 3.8% QoQ. Excluding petroleum, foreign sales rose 8.2% from the previous year. https://sbr.com.sg/economy/news/domestic-wholesale-sales-dip-11-furniture-and-construction-trades-slump (ICE SINGAPORE)
Fonte notizia: Singapore Business Review, 21 February 2026
