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Structural steel export market

Singapore

ASEAN's hub – with BC1-certified supply from World Steel.

High potential FTA with Vietnam: ATIGACPTPPRCEP

Flag of Singapore
GDP 2026
$660 billion
World rank
#28
Population
6.1 million
GDP per capita
$107,946
Main ports
1

Steel structures for Singapore

Singapore designs to SS EN 1993 under BCA rules; structural steel must comply with BC1. World Steel holds BC1 certification.

Economy & key sectors

Finance, trade and logistics, petrochemicals, electronics

Demand for steel structures

Industrial, logistics, data-centre and infrastructure projects.

Free trade agreements

Agreements in force between Vietnam and Singapore, and the country's wider trade network.

FTA with Vietnam

ATIGA ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement Regional (ASEAN) · in force since 2010 Near-zero tariffs on most goods traded between ASEAN members.
CPTPP Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Plurilateral · in force since 2019 In force between Vietnam and each member once both have ratified.
RCEP Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Regional · in force since 2022 ASEAN + Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, China.

Other trade agreements of Singapore

Import regulations for steel structures

What to check when importing fabricated structural steel (HS 7308) or prefabricated buildings (HS 9406) into Singapore.

  • BC1 material classification for structural steel (BCA).
  • ATIGA / CPTPP / RCEP – Singapore applies zero duty on most goods.

Landed cost calculator

What does steel from Vietnam cost delivered to Singapore?

Estimate freight, insurance, duty, taxes and local charges for fabricated steel structures – with the duty and tax rates for Singapore already filled in.

Calculate landed cost
Import duty (HS 7308.90)
MFN 0%
GST
9%
Customs value basis
CIF

Tariffs and trade measures change frequently. This information is a general guide, not legal or customs advice – World Steel confirms the current duty and documentation position with every quotation.

Holidays & cultural calendar

Upcoming holidays and cultural events in Singapore

Plan RFQs, approvals and deliveries around the days when offices, customs and ports close. Weekend: Sat–Sun.

Full calendar 2026–2027 →

Business seasonality: Activity dips during Chinese New Year week and the mid-December to New Year holiday season; the port runs 24/7, but government offices and many suppliers close on public holidays.

Seaports & logistics

Main container gateways for shipments from Ho Chi Minh City / Cai Mep to Singapore. Steel is shipped in containers, flat racks or break-bulk depending on member size.

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Districts (CDC) (5)

  • Central Singapore
  • North East
  • North West
  • South East
  • South West

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