Southeast AsiaChemical Supplier & Exporter to Singapore
Singapore packs a refinery-and-cracker complex on Jurong Island, biologics and API plants in Tuas, and dense research clusters at Biopolis into a very small territory, so buyers tend to order smaller, high-specification lots on short lead times. We supply analytical reagents, HPLC-grade solvents, biochemicals, reference standards and specialty intermediates to contract labs, wafer fabs and regional distribution hubs. Short sailings from Nhava Sheva and daily air capacity into Changi suit both replenishment orders and urgent lab packs, and CECA or AITIGA origin documents can be prepared where the goods qualify.
Nhava Sheva / MundraSingapore (PSA Pasir Panjang / Tuas) Sea 8–12 days Singapore Changi (SIN)Air 2–4 days
Main seaportsSingapore (PSA Pasir Panjang / Tuas), Jurong Port
Cargo airportsSingapore Changi (SIN)
Chemical regulatorNEA (Hazardous Substances licence, EPMA) / MOM (WSH)
Pharma regulatorHSA (Health Sciences Authority)
Transit from IndiaSea 8–12 · Air 2–4 days
CurrencySingapore Dollar (SGD)
CapitalSingapore
Trade agreementsIndia–Singapore CECA, ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)
What we supply to Singapore
Product divisions ranked by demand from Singapore's Petrochemicals & refining, Specialty chemicals, Pharmaceutical & biologics manufacturing sectors.
Industrial & Specialty Chemicals
Bulk and specialty chemicals for water treatment, coatings, textiles, polymers, agro, foo…
876 products · SingaporeLaboratory Chemicals & Reagents
Analytical reagents, AR/GR and ACS-grade salts, acids, indicators, buffers and volumetric…
2,501 products · SingaporeLife Science & Biochemicals
Amino acids, buffers, enzymes and substrates, culture media components, detergents, stain…
2,723 products · SingaporeSolvents
HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, AR and bulk industrial solvents - methanol, acetonitrile, IPA,…
590 products · SingaporeAPIs & Bulk Drugs
Active pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk drugs sourced from Indian manufacturers, with…
385 products · SingaporeImpurities & Reference Standards
Pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial impurities, metabolites, nitrosamines and working s…
27,990 products · SingaporePharma Intermediates & Building Blocks
Advanced and key starting materials, heterocycles, chiral building blocks and reagents fo…
9,200 products · SingaporeInorganic Chemicals, Metals & Advanced Materials
Inorganic salts, high-purity metals and oxides, rare earth compounds, catalysts precursor…
5,224 products · SingaporeImporting chemicals into Singapore
Many industrial chemicals listed as hazardous substances under the Environmental Protection and Management Act need an NEA licence or permit before import, and each consignment is declared through TradeNet. Therapeutic products and APIs fall under HSA controls, and poisons or controlled precursors may need separate HSA licences. Dangerous goods must be packed and declared to IMDG or IATA rules, and preferential duty under CECA or AITIGA needs a valid certificate of origin.
Key chemical-consuming industries
Petrochemicals & refiningSpecialty chemicalsPharmaceutical & biologics manufacturingSemiconductors & electronicsBiomedical researchFlavours & fragrances
Industrial & pharma hubs we ship to
Jurong Island · Tuas Biomedical Park · Biopolis (one-north) · Woodlands Wafer Fab Park · Pasir Ris Wafer Fab Park
Documents supplied / typically required
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- NEA Hazardous Substances licence / import permit where applicable
- HSA import licence or permit for poisons, therapeutic products or controlled precursors where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Requirements depend on the product, quantity and end use. Our export desk confirms the document set with every quotation.
Industrial & Specialty Chemicals popular with Singapore buyers
1H,1H,2H,2H-Heptadecafluorodecyl methacrylate, 97%
- CAS
- 1996-88-9
- Formula
- C14H9F17O2
- MW
- 532.19 g/mol
VQ-018986
Cities we deliver to in Singapore
Frequently asked questions — Singapore
How long does sea freight from India to Singapore take?
Direct services from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to PSA Singapore usually take about 8–12 days port to port, depending on vessel schedule. Urgent lab packs can go by air from Mumbai or Ahmedabad to Changi, typically arriving within 2–4 days.
Do I need an NEA licence to import your chemicals into Singapore?
It depends on the substance. Items listed as hazardous substances under Singapore's environmental law generally require an NEA licence or permit held by the importer. We provide a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS with every shipment so you can check classification and complete your NEA and TradeNet declarations.
Which Incoterms and documents do you offer for Singapore orders?
We offer EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR and DAP Incoterms. Each shipment carries a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin, which can support preferential duty under CECA or AITIGA where applicable. Dangerous goods are packed and declared to IMDG or IATA rules. Invoicing is usually in USD.
Which Incoterms do you offer for shipments to Singapore?
We quote EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP and DAP depending on the product, mode and destination. DDP can be arranged case-by-case where local import rules allow.
What payment terms are available?
Standard terms are advance payment by telegraphic transfer (T/T). Letters of credit and other terms can be agreed for repeat or larger orders after due diligence.
Request a quote — delivery to Singapore
We reply within one business day with price, pack options, lead time and documentation.
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