FX.co ★ Singapore Industrial Output Accelerates in April, Signalling Stronger Manufacturing Momentum

Singapore’s industrial production picked up pace in April 2026, with output rising 5.8% month-over-month, up from a 3.5% increase in March. The latest figures, updated on 26 May 2026, point to strengthening momentum in the manufacturing sector as activity accelerates into the second quarter.

On a month-over-month basis, April’s performance marks a notable improvement compared with March 2026, when industrial production grew 3.5% from February. The comparison shows that manufacturing output not only continued to expand but did so at a faster clip, suggesting a broad-based firming in industrial activity.

The month-over-month reading reflects how industrial production in April changed relative to March, while the previous figure captures March’s change versus February. Together, the data indicate a consecutive two-month expansion, with the latest uptick likely to be closely watched by analysts for signs of sustained recovery in Singapore’s industrial landscape.