Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost insurance freight (CIF) in Singapore
Singapore: Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost insurance freight (CIF) was 1.66 in 2031. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost insurance freight (CIF) in Singapore, 1980–2031
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) in Singapore is 1.66, measured in 2031.
The figure is up 32.0% on the previous year and down 80.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) in Singapore peaked at 26.66 in 1988 and was at its lowest, -9.95, in 2009.
That places Singapore 23rd out of 26 countries with data for 2031, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost insurance freight (CIF) in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 21.31 | — |
| 1981 | 9.88 | -53.6% |
| 1982 | 6.08 | -38.5% |
| 1983 | 4.9 | -19.4% |
| 1984 | 8.08 | +64.8% |
| 1985 | -4.02 | -149.8% |
| 1986 | 10.91 | -371.4% |
| 1987 | 13.3 | +21.9% |
| 1988 | 26.66 | +100.4% |
| 1989 | 9.6 | -64.0% |
| 1990 | 14.5 | +51.0% |
| 1991 | 7.18 | -50.5% |
| 1992 | 7.47 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 18.55 | +148.3% |
| 1994 | 16.46 | -11.2% |
| 1995 | 22.91 | +39.1% |
| 1996 | 10.03 | -56.2% |
| 1997 | 11.23 | +12.0% |
| 1998 | -8.44 | -175.2% |
| 1999 | 9.41 | -211.5% |
| 2000 | 20.02 | +112.7% |
| 2001 | -6.82 | -134.1% |
| 2002 | 5.54 | -181.2% |
| 2003 | 9.89 | +78.5% |
| 2004 | 22.62 | +128.8% |
| 2005 | 11.57 | -48.8% |
| 2006 | 10.3 | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 7.46 | -27.5% |
| 2008 | 10.88 | +45.7% |
| 2009 | -9.95 | -191.4% |
| 2010 | 16.31 | -264.0% |
| 2011 | 5.69 | -65.1% |
| 2012 | 2.58 | -54.6% |
| 2013 | 6.51 | +152.2% |
| 2014 | 2.77 | -57.5% |
| 2015 | 3.38 | +22.1% |
| 2016 | -0.1585 | -104.7% |
| 2017 | 8.4 | -5400.7% |
| 2018 | 8.1 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 0.2247 | -97.2% |
| 2020 | -2.1 | -1035.4% |
| 2021 | 8.36 | -497.9% |
| 2022 | 6.21 | -25.7% |
| 2023 | 4.08 | -34.3% |
| 2024 | 6.74 | +65.2% |
| 2025 | 11.86 | +75.8% |
| 2026 | 1.58 | -86.7% |
| 2027 | 4.4 | +178.9% |
| 2028 | 3.83 | -12.9% |
| 2029 | 2.53 | -34.1% |
| 2030 | 1.26 | -50.2% |
| 2031 | 1.66 | +32.0% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 1.66 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.2, 52% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 1.66 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.82, 59% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost insurance freight (CIF) in Singapore changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +5400.7% | -0.1585 | 8.4 |
| 2020 | -1035.4% | 0.2247 | -2.1 |
| 2021 | +497.9% | -2.1 | 8.36 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.67 | -4.02 | 26.66 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.93 | -8.44 | 22.91 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.15 | -9.95 | 22.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.38 | -0.1585 | 16.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.75 | -2.1 | 11.86 | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.46 | 1.26 | 1.66 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More financial sector data for Singapore
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 230.78 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 168.51 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 230.78 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) in Singapore?
- Imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) in Singapore was 1.66 in 2031, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 26.66 in 1988.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.95 in 2009.
- How does Singapore rank for imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif)?
- Singapore ranks 23rd out of 26 countries with data for 2031.
- Is imports of goods and services, volume, cost insurance freight (cif) rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Volume, Cost insurance freight (CIF), Percent change (9/26/2025). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database is created during the biannual WEO exercise, which begins in January and June of each year and results in the April and September/October WEO publication. Selected series from the publication are available in a database format.