Singapore’s retail sector strengthened in April 2026, with year-over-year sales growth edging up to 5.4%, according to data updated on 5 June 2026. This marks an acceleration from March 2026, when retail sales rose 4.6% compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, with the “actual” April reading reflecting the change versus April 2025, while the “previous” March figure measures the change versus March 2025. The pickup in April suggests underlying consumer demand remained resilient at the start of the second quarter, building modestly on March’s performance.
While no sector breakdown was provided, the headline trend points to steady support from household spending, an important pillar for Singapore’s domestic economy. Analysts and investors will be watching upcoming releases to assess whether April’s improvement signals the start of a more sustained upswing in retail momentum.