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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
SingaporeSingapore Export Prices YoY climbed to 13.3% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Singapore Export Prices YoY climbed to 13.3% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 4.6% from March's 8.7% reading. The print exceeded the 10.0% consensus by 3.3%. Export Prices YoY has now risen for 4 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Export Prices YoY averaged 2.05%, vs -4.8% in the prior 3-month window. Export Prices YoY is now the highest in 36 months.
Latest Release
13.3
Actual
10
Consensus
8.7
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.25 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 9.85
Actual: 13.3
Error: -3.45
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Seng | ▲ Direct | +0.54 | INDEX | Bullish Hang Seng | → View |
| USD/SGD | ▼ Inverse | −0.46 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.41 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▲ Direct | +0.39 | INDEX | Bullish Nikkei 225 | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Export Prices YoY (Singapore) was reported at 13.3% in May 2026. This beat the market consensus of 10% by 3.3%. The reading rose from the previous value of 8.7%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -3.77%, ranging from -8% to 13.3% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 0.93%, up from the prior three at -3.97%. Volatility over the past year (σ 5.67%) is higher than the prior year (σ 3.07%). In May readings over the past 3 years, Export Prices YoY has averaged 2%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with Hang Seng (Bullish Hang Seng). A secondary relationship exists with USD/SGD, negatively correlated (Bearish USD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.25%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 26, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include CPI YoY (Jun 23).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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Export Prices YoY - SG
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About Export Prices YoY — Singapore
DEFINITION
Export Prices YoY is a financial indicator that measures the year-over-year change in the prices of goods and services exported by a country. It provides valuable insights into the competitiveness of a country's exports and the impact of global market trends on its trade performance. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and investors as it can indicate potential shifts in inflation, currency values, and overall economic growth.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 13.3 %, consensus 10 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 8.4 %. Before that (Feb 2026): -4.3 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with Hang Seng (Bullish Hang Seng, r=0.54) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.