U.S. fresh fruit exports to Singapore rose 6% in 2025 to $36.4 million, according to the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The total remains below the category's 10-year average of $40.25 million.
Key Facts
- US fresh fruit exports to Singapore rose 6% to $36.4 million in 2025, from $34.5 million in 2024.
- Despite the gain, 2025 fresh fruit exports still sit 9.6% below the 10-year average of $40.25 million.
- The US is Singapore's fourth-largest fresh fruit supplier, behind China, Malaysia, and Australia.
The rebound follows a rough 2024, when fresh fruit exports sat 28% below their 10-year average, per FAS trade data.
Even with the rebound, the U.S. remains Singapore's fourth-largest fresh fruit supplier, trailing China, Malaysia, and Australia. The gap persists despite duty-free access under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, in force since January 1, 2004.
Fresh Fruit Exports Climb to $36.4 Million in 2025
FAS calls out premium and seasonal fruit as the strongest opening for U.S. suppliers:
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Apples
- Oranges and mandarins
- Peaches and nectarines
- Strawberries and other berries
The report also points to retail promotions, gifting periods, holiday demand, and food service use as sources of sharp seasonal peaks in that demand.
US Ranks Fourth Behind China, Malaysia, and Australia
China, Malaysia, and Australia are Singapore's top three fresh fruit suppliers, ahead of the U.S., which holds a 6% share, per FAS.
Source: USDA FAS Report on U.S. Agricultural Export Opportunities in Singapore, 11 Aug 2026.
Across all food categories, Malaysia, China, and the European Union led Singapore's supplier list in 2025, with shares of 19%, 12%, and 12%. U.S. tree nut exports grew even faster over the same period. They rose 47% to $31 million in 2025, a separate category from fresh fruit.
Nearly 30 Rival Trade Deals Still Shape Competition
Singapore holds close to 30 free trade agreements of its own. Those give competing suppliers the same duty-free treatment the U.S. gets under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, in force since January 1, 2004. FAS recommends that U.S. exporters work with experienced local importers and distributors and target what the agency calls "premium, health-focused, and convenience foods."
