SINGAPORE, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's domestic wholesale sales fell 1.1 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Singapore Department of Statistics reported Friday.
Performance varied across sectors. The household equipment and furniture industry, along with the metals, timber, and construction materials sectors, saw declines of 17.9 percent and 17.5 percent, respectively, as demand for household electrical appliances, metals, and metal ores weakened, the department said.
In contrast, the general wholesale trade and industrial and construction machinery industries posted strong growth, with domestic sales rising 27.7 percent and 18.7 percent, respectively, driven by higher sales of commodities and industrial machinery and equipment.
Meanwhile, Singapore's foreign wholesale sales increased 1.8 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter, led by a 55.7 percent surge in the electronic components industry, reflecting stronger global demand. ■