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Singapore’s economy expanded 4.4 percent in 2024 and is expected to slow in 2025 due to global uncertainties and trade conflicts.

The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Ports (Mawani), in coordination with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, announced its intention to require the use of pallets for all containerized cargo shipments to the Kingdom's ports.

The major export certificates required by Saudi Arabia’s regulatory and import control agencies are included in this Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) - Certificates Report.

Saudi Arabia is the dominant market in the Middle East region and offers export opportunities for U.S. exporters of bulk commodities and consumer-oriented products.

The Report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from the United States to Singapore.

The report discussed food and agricultural export product certificate required by the Singapore Government.

The major export certificates required by Saudi Arabia’s regulatory and import control agencies are included in this Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) - Certificates Report. These certificates are required for the importation of food and agricultural products into the Kingdom. Information in this report supplements the FAIRS Annual Country Report.

Saudi Arabia has published numerous regulations and standards over the years. While many of these regulations (both mandatory and voluntary) were notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO), most were immediately implemented making it difficult for U.S. exporters to adjust or comment.

Singapore’s economy has rebounded post COVID-19 pandemic. The city-state is heavily reliant on imports of food and energy, the food and beverage industry are largely driven by international tourism and consumer spending.

Saudi Arabia is a major market ($1.55 billion) for U.S. food and agricultural products, and there are plenty of opportunities to export a wide range of new-to-market U.S. food products.

The report discussed food and agricultural export product certificate required by the Singapore Government.

The report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from the United States to Singapore.