- Import
- 29 June 2022
Singapore Imports Food Items – How It Deals with Rising Food Inflation
Singapore is known for its variety of street food and local cuisines, however, the country faces a persistent challenge – food security. The issue was thrust into the national spotlight after recent food export bans, in particular, the chicken export ban by neighbouring Malaysia, from which Singapore imports about 30% of its chickens. Rising global food prices due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is also a major concern for Singapore as the country imports more than 90% of its food items from more than 170 countries and regions.
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