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SingaporeSingapore Import Prices YoY climbed to 13.5% in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Singapore Import Prices YoY climbed to 13.5% in July 2026, released August 2026, up 0.4% from June's 13.1% reading. The reading matched the 13.4% consensus. Import Prices YoY has now declined for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Import Prices YoY averaged 16.35%, vs 9.37% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 85th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
13.5
Actual
13.4
Consensus
13.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.7 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 10.33
Actual: 13.5
Error: -3.18
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Seng | ▼ Inverse | −0.59 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.27 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▼ Inverse | −0.27 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Import Prices YoY (Singapore) was reported at 13.5% in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 13.4% by 0.1%. The reading rose from the previous value of 13.1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 4.38%, ranging from -3.8% to 19.1% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 15.4%, up from the prior three at 4.43%. Volatility over the past year (σ 9.09%) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.08%). In August readings over the past 3 years, Import Prices YoY has averaged 2.2%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with Hang Seng (Bearish Hang Seng). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.7%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 29, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Import Prices YoY — Singapore
DEFINITION
Import Prices YoY is a financial indicator that measures the change in the prices of goods and services imported into a country over a period of one year. This indicator is used to track the impact of international trade on a country's economy and can provide valuable insights into inflation and the strength of the domestic currency. It is closely monitored by policymakers, investors, and businesses to assess the competitiveness of a country's imports and its overall economic health.
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 (Jul 2026): actual 13.5 %, consensus 13.4 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 13.6 %. Before that (May 2026): 19.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with Hang Seng (Bearish Hang Seng, r=-0.59) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - SG Events
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30 | SG | Balance of Trade | 10.724 | 11 | 10.29 | Low | |
| 00:30 | SG | Non-Oil Exports YoY | 24.2 | 35 | 39.20 | Low | |
| 02:30 | SG | Unemployment Rate | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | Low | |