GITNUXREPORT 2026

Singapore Food And Beverage Industry Statistics

Singapore's diverse food industry is booming strongly thanks to tourism and digital growth.

Rajesh Patel

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, 68% of Singapore consumers dined out at least once weekly.

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Average household F&B spending SGD 650 monthly in 2023.

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45% of consumers preferred hawker centres for affordability in 2023 survey.

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Online F&B ordering adoption at 72% among millennials in 2023.

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52% of diners sought sustainable F&B options in 2023.

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Per visit F&B spend averaged SGD 25 for locals, SGD 45 for tourists 2023.

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61% preferred Asian cuisine in F&B outlets per 2023 poll.

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Plant-based food trial rate 38% among consumers in 2023.

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78% used food delivery apps at least monthly in 2023.

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Loyalty programs influenced 55% of repeat F&B visits 2023.

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Halal food preference 42% of population in F&B choices 2023.

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49% consumers prioritized hygiene post-COVID in F&B 2023.

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Weekend brunch popularity 67% among under-35s in 2023.

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Craft beverages chosen by 29% over mainstream in 2023 surveys.

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73% checked online reviews before F&B visits 2023.

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Family dining out frequency 2.3 times monthly average 2023.

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56% willing to pay premium for local ingredients in F&B 2023.

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Alcohol consumption in F&B settings down 8% among youth 2023.

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64% preferred contactless payments in F&B 2023.

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Vegan/vegetarian diners up 22% to 15% of population 2023.

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Peak dining time shifted to 7-9pm for 58% consumers 2023.

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71% influenced by social media F&B recommendations 2023.

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Health-focused menus chosen by 48% in 2023 surveys.

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Group dining preference 82% over solo in F&B 2023.

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39% tried fusion cuisine more in past year 2023.

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Budget-conscious spending led 53% to hawker over restaurants 2023.

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Organic food premium accepted by 34% consumers 2023.

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66% valued ambiance in F&B choices 2023 poll.

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Dessert-only visits up 19% among Gen Z 2023.

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75% repeat customers based on service quality 2023.

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Total F&B employment stood at 240,000 jobs in 2023, 4.8% of total workforce.

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F&B sector added 15,200 new jobs in 2023, highest post-pandemic.

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Average monthly wage in F&B was SGD 3,200 in 2023.

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65% of F&B workforce were aged 21-40 in 2023.

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Foreign workers comprised 35% of F&B employment, totaling 84,000 in 2023.

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F&B part-time jobs numbered 45,000, 19% of total employment in 2023.

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Female participation in F&B workforce at 48% or 115,200 workers in 2023.

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Chefs and cooks employment 72,000, 30% of F&B total in 2023.

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F&B training programs enrolled 28,500 workers in 2023.

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Youth employment (15-24) in F&B at 12,000, 5% share in 2023.

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F&B vacancy rate dropped to 4.2% by end-2023 from 8.1% in 2022.

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Service staff employment totaled 110,000 in F&B, 46% of workforce 2023.

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Managerial roles in F&B numbered 12,400, average salary SGD 6,500 monthly 2023.

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F&B workforce turnover rate 22% annually in 2023.

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18,900 F&B workers underwent digital skills training in 2023.

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Hawker stall operators employment equivalent 25,000 full-time in 2023.

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F&B employment growth 7.5% in tourist-heavy areas like Sentosa 2023.

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Sustainability roles in F&B added 2,100 jobs in 2023.

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Average F&B work hours 44.5 per week in 2023.

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F&B apprenticeships completed by 4,200 workers in 2023.

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55+ age group F&B employment 28,000, 12% share 2023.

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F&B job postings online averaged 5,200 monthly in 2023.

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Kitchen support staff 38,000 employed in F&B 2023.

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F&B union membership 65,000 workers in 2023.

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Delivery riders for F&B platforms 32,000 full-time equivalents 2023.

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62% of F&B employers reported hiring challenges in Q3 2023.

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F&B employment density 1 job per SGD 70,000 revenue in 2023.

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Total F&B establishments reached 34,500 in 2023, up 4.1%.

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Hawker centres operated by NEA totaled 128 with 6,000 stalls in 2023.

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New F&B licences issued 2,800 in 2023 by SFA.

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F&B closures numbered 1,200 in 2023, down 15% from 2022.

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QSR outlets 4,200 across Singapore in 2023.

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Cafes increased to 2,900 establishments in 2023.

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Cloud kitchens operational 850 in 2023.

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Fine dining restaurants 450 licensed in 2023.

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Hotel F&B outlets 1,200 within 80 major hotels 2023.

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Franchise F&B brands 650 operating in 2023.

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Halal-certified F&B outlets 5,200 in 2023.

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Average F&B outlet lifespan 4.2 years in 2023 data.

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Food courts total 120 managed sites with 8,500 stalls 2023.

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Airport terminals host 120 F&B outlets in 2023.

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Mall F&B tenancies 2,800 in top 20 malls 2023.

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Pop-up F&B operations 450 launched in 2023.

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F&B average seating capacity 85 seats per outlet 2023.

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Sustainability certified F&B 920 outlets in 2023.

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24-hour F&B operations 320 outlets in 2023.

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Ghost kitchens 420 dedicated sites operational 2023.

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F&B in co-working spaces 180 outlets 2023.

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Annual hygiene inspections conducted 45,000 on F&B 2023.

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F&B digital POS systems adoption 82% of outlets 2023.

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Average rent for F&B space SGD 15 psf monthly prime 2023.

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F&B startup incorporations 1,100 new in 2023.

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Multi-concept F&B outlets 560 in operation 2023.

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In 2023, Singapore's F&B industry contributed 1.8% to the national GDP, with a market size valued at SGD 15.2 billion.

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The F&B sector in Singapore grew by 18.7% year-on-year in Q4 2023, driven by tourism recovery post-COVID.

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Singapore's hawker food market segment within F&B was estimated at SGD 1.1 billion in 2022, representing 7.2% of total F&B sales.

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The overall F&B market in Singapore is projected to reach SGD 18.5 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023-2027.

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In 2022, food services turnover in Singapore increased by 24.1% to SGD 13.8 billion compared to 2021.

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Singapore's F&B industry saw a 12.3% expansion in 2023, fueled by inbound tourist spending averaging SGD 50 per visitor on F&B.

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The premium dining segment of Singapore's F&B market grew 22% in 2023 to SGD 2.4 billion.

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F&B outlets in Singapore numbered over 32,000 in 2023, supporting a market valuation of SGD 16.1 billion.

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Singapore's quick-service restaurant (QSR) F&B subsector reached SGD 4.2 billion in 2023, up 15% YoY.

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The F&B industry's digital adoption contributed to a 9.5% market growth in e-commerce F&B sales in 2023.

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In 2023, Singapore's F&B export value hit SGD 850 million, boosting overall industry growth by 3.2%.

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The halal-certified F&B market in Singapore expanded to SGD 1.9 billion in 2023, a 11.4% increase.

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Singapore F&B sector's resilience post-pandemic led to a 20.5% growth from 2020 lows by end-2023.

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Beverage segment within F&B grew 14.8% to SGD 3.1 billion in 2023.

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F&B tourism-related revenue in Singapore surged 28% to SGD 5.6 billion in 2023.

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Plant-based F&B alternatives market in Singapore valued at SGD 280 million in 2023, up 25%.

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Singapore's F&B cloud kitchen market reached SGD 650 million in 2023.

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Overall F&B CAGR from 2019-2023 stood at 7.8%, reaching SGD 15.9 billion peak.

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Fine dining F&B segment valued at SGD 1.8 billion in 2023, growing 16.2%.

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Street food F&B contributed SGD 1.4 billion, 9% of total market in 2023.

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F&B industry market share of retail sector at 12.4% in 2023.

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Projected F&B growth rate of 5.1% annually to 2028.

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F&B R&D investment in Singapore totaled SGD 120 million in 2023.

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Organic F&B products market hit SGD 450 million, 18% growth in 2023.

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F&B sustainability-linked market segment at SGD 2.2 billion in 2023.

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Delivery-only F&B brands revenue SGD 900 million in 2023.

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F&B franchise market valued SGD 1.2 billion, 13% YoY growth 2023.

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Craft beverage F&B niche grew to SGD 380 million in 2023.

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F&B tech startup funding SGD 250 million supporting 6.2% growth.

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Total F&B market volume 2.8 billion meals served in 2023.

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In 2023, total F&B sales revenue across all outlets reached SGD 16.7 billion, with restaurants contributing 45%.

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QSR chains generated SGD 4.8 billion in revenue in 2023, up 17.2% from 2022.

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Hawker centres recorded SGD 1.2 billion in collective sales for 2023.

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Food delivery platforms facilitated SGD 3.1 billion in F&B sales in 2023.

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Cafes and coffee shops achieved average monthly revenue of SGD 45,000 per outlet in 2023.

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Fine dining establishments averaged SGD 2.5 million annual revenue per outlet in 2023.

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Beverage sales in F&B totaled SGD 3.4 billion, with non-alcoholic at 62% share in 2023.

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Alcohol sales revenue in F&B hit SGD 1.9 billion in 2023, 12% growth.

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Plant-based food sales revenue reached SGD 320 million across F&B in 2023.

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Hotel F&B outlets generated SGD 2.8 billion revenue in 2023.

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Average F&B outlet revenue per square meter was SGD 8,200 monthly in 2023.

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Online F&B sales accounted for 22% of total revenue, SGD 3.7 billion in 2023.

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Halal F&B sales revenue SGD 2.1 billion, 14% of total in 2023.

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Cloud kitchen average revenue SGD 1.2 million annually per unit in 2023.

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F&B export sales revenue from Singapore firms SGD 950 million in 2023.

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Casual dining revenue totaled SGD 5.6 billion, 34% market share in 2023.

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F&B GST revenue collected by government SGD 980 million in 2023.

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Per capita F&B spending averaged SGD 1,850 annually in 2023.

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Peak month F&B sales in December 2023 hit SGD 1.6 billion.

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F&B revenue growth in CBD areas 21% YoY to SGD 4.1 billion in 2023.

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Suburban F&B sales revenue SGD 7.2 billion in 2023.

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Franchise F&B revenue SGD 1.4 billion, average per franchise SGD 800k.

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Craft beer sales revenue SGD 150 million in F&B outlets 2023.

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Vegan menu item sales contributed SGD 180 million to F&B revenue 2023.

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F&B loyalty program driven sales SGD 2.3 billion in 2023.

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Airport F&B revenue SGD 650 million post-recovery in 2023.

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F&B average ticket size increased to SGD 28 per person in 2023.

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From hawker stalls turning over a billion dollars to fine dining revenues soaring past SGD 2.4 billion, Singapore's F&B industry is not just feeding a nation but fueling an economic powerhouse that contributed SGD 15.2 billion to the market in 2023.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, Singapore's F&B industry contributed 1.8% to the national GDP, with a market size valued at SGD 15.2 billion.
  • The F&B sector in Singapore grew by 18.7% year-on-year in Q4 2023, driven by tourism recovery post-COVID.
  • Singapore's hawker food market segment within F&B was estimated at SGD 1.1 billion in 2022, representing 7.2% of total F&B sales.
  • In 2023, total F&B sales revenue across all outlets reached SGD 16.7 billion, with restaurants contributing 45%.
  • QSR chains generated SGD 4.8 billion in revenue in 2023, up 17.2% from 2022.
  • Hawker centres recorded SGD 1.2 billion in collective sales for 2023.
  • Total F&B employment stood at 240,000 jobs in 2023, 4.8% of total workforce.
  • F&B sector added 15,200 new jobs in 2023, highest post-pandemic.
  • Average monthly wage in F&B was SGD 3,200 in 2023.
  • In 2023, 68% of Singapore consumers dined out at least once weekly.
  • Average household F&B spending SGD 650 monthly in 2023.
  • 45% of consumers preferred hawker centres for affordability in 2023 survey.
  • Total F&B establishments reached 34,500 in 2023, up 4.1%.
  • Hawker centres operated by NEA totaled 128 with 6,000 stalls in 2023.
  • New F&B licences issued 2,800 in 2023 by SFA.

Singapore's diverse food industry is booming strongly thanks to tourism and digital growth.

Consumer Behavior and Preferences

  • In 2023, 68% of Singapore consumers dined out at least once weekly.
  • Average household F&B spending SGD 650 monthly in 2023.
  • 45% of consumers preferred hawker centres for affordability in 2023 survey.
  • Online F&B ordering adoption at 72% among millennials in 2023.
  • 52% of diners sought sustainable F&B options in 2023.
  • Per visit F&B spend averaged SGD 25 for locals, SGD 45 for tourists 2023.
  • 61% preferred Asian cuisine in F&B outlets per 2023 poll.
  • Plant-based food trial rate 38% among consumers in 2023.
  • 78% used food delivery apps at least monthly in 2023.
  • Loyalty programs influenced 55% of repeat F&B visits 2023.
  • Halal food preference 42% of population in F&B choices 2023.
  • 49% consumers prioritized hygiene post-COVID in F&B 2023.
  • Weekend brunch popularity 67% among under-35s in 2023.
  • Craft beverages chosen by 29% over mainstream in 2023 surveys.
  • 73% checked online reviews before F&B visits 2023.
  • Family dining out frequency 2.3 times monthly average 2023.
  • 56% willing to pay premium for local ingredients in F&B 2023.
  • Alcohol consumption in F&B settings down 8% among youth 2023.
  • 64% preferred contactless payments in F&B 2023.
  • Vegan/vegetarian diners up 22% to 15% of population 2023.
  • Peak dining time shifted to 7-9pm for 58% consumers 2023.
  • 71% influenced by social media F&B recommendations 2023.
  • Health-focused menus chosen by 48% in 2023 surveys.
  • Group dining preference 82% over solo in F&B 2023.
  • 39% tried fusion cuisine more in past year 2023.
  • Budget-conscious spending led 53% to hawker over restaurants 2023.
  • Organic food premium accepted by 34% consumers 2023.
  • 66% valued ambiance in F&B choices 2023 poll.
  • Dessert-only visits up 19% among Gen Z 2023.
  • 75% repeat customers based on service quality 2023.

Consumer Behavior and Preferences Interpretation

Singaporeans are clearly a paradoxical bunch, dining out like socialites on a hawker budget, demanding both sustainable luxury and affordable indulgence, all while being swayed by online reviews to gather in groups for fusion brunch they’ll later critique from the comfort of their food delivery apps.

Employment and Workforce

  • Total F&B employment stood at 240,000 jobs in 2023, 4.8% of total workforce.
  • F&B sector added 15,200 new jobs in 2023, highest post-pandemic.
  • Average monthly wage in F&B was SGD 3,200 in 2023.
  • 65% of F&B workforce were aged 21-40 in 2023.
  • Foreign workers comprised 35% of F&B employment, totaling 84,000 in 2023.
  • F&B part-time jobs numbered 45,000, 19% of total employment in 2023.
  • Female participation in F&B workforce at 48% or 115,200 workers in 2023.
  • Chefs and cooks employment 72,000, 30% of F&B total in 2023.
  • F&B training programs enrolled 28,500 workers in 2023.
  • Youth employment (15-24) in F&B at 12,000, 5% share in 2023.
  • F&B vacancy rate dropped to 4.2% by end-2023 from 8.1% in 2022.
  • Service staff employment totaled 110,000 in F&B, 46% of workforce 2023.
  • Managerial roles in F&B numbered 12,400, average salary SGD 6,500 monthly 2023.
  • F&B workforce turnover rate 22% annually in 2023.
  • 18,900 F&B workers underwent digital skills training in 2023.
  • Hawker stall operators employment equivalent 25,000 full-time in 2023.
  • F&B employment growth 7.5% in tourist-heavy areas like Sentosa 2023.
  • Sustainability roles in F&B added 2,100 jobs in 2023.
  • Average F&B work hours 44.5 per week in 2023.
  • F&B apprenticeships completed by 4,200 workers in 2023.
  • 55+ age group F&B employment 28,000, 12% share 2023.
  • F&B job postings online averaged 5,200 monthly in 2023.
  • Kitchen support staff 38,000 employed in F&B 2023.
  • F&B union membership 65,000 workers in 2023.
  • Delivery riders for F&B platforms 32,000 full-time equivalents 2023.
  • 62% of F&B employers reported hiring challenges in Q3 2023.
  • F&B employment density 1 job per SGD 70,000 revenue in 2023.

Employment and Workforce Interpretation

While Singapore's F&B sector is serving up a robust post-pandemic recovery with 240,000 jobs—almost half of which are held by women and many by a young, dynamic cohort—the industry still grapples with a simmering pot of challenges, including a 22% turnover rate, persistent hiring difficulties, and a reliance on foreign workers, all while trying to elevate wages and digital skills in a landscape where managers earn double the average kitchen staff.

Establishments and Operations

  • Total F&B establishments reached 34,500 in 2023, up 4.1%.
  • Hawker centres operated by NEA totaled 128 with 6,000 stalls in 2023.
  • New F&B licences issued 2,800 in 2023 by SFA.
  • F&B closures numbered 1,200 in 2023, down 15% from 2022.
  • QSR outlets 4,200 across Singapore in 2023.
  • Cafes increased to 2,900 establishments in 2023.
  • Cloud kitchens operational 850 in 2023.
  • Fine dining restaurants 450 licensed in 2023.
  • Hotel F&B outlets 1,200 within 80 major hotels 2023.
  • Franchise F&B brands 650 operating in 2023.
  • Halal-certified F&B outlets 5,200 in 2023.
  • Average F&B outlet lifespan 4.2 years in 2023 data.
  • Food courts total 120 managed sites with 8,500 stalls 2023.
  • Airport terminals host 120 F&B outlets in 2023.
  • Mall F&B tenancies 2,800 in top 20 malls 2023.
  • Pop-up F&B operations 450 launched in 2023.
  • F&B average seating capacity 85 seats per outlet 2023.
  • Sustainability certified F&B 920 outlets in 2023.
  • 24-hour F&B operations 320 outlets in 2023.
  • Ghost kitchens 420 dedicated sites operational 2023.
  • F&B in co-working spaces 180 outlets 2023.
  • Annual hygiene inspections conducted 45,000 on F&B 2023.
  • F&B digital POS systems adoption 82% of outlets 2023.
  • Average rent for F&B space SGD 15 psf monthly prime 2023.
  • F&B startup incorporations 1,100 new in 2023.
  • Multi-concept F&B outlets 560 in operation 2023.

Establishments and Operations Interpretation

Singapore's F&B scene is a deliciously frantic game of culinary musical chairs where 4,100 new players joined the feast last year, even as the music stops for someone every 4.2 years on average.

Market Size and Growth

  • In 2023, Singapore's F&B industry contributed 1.8% to the national GDP, with a market size valued at SGD 15.2 billion.
  • The F&B sector in Singapore grew by 18.7% year-on-year in Q4 2023, driven by tourism recovery post-COVID.
  • Singapore's hawker food market segment within F&B was estimated at SGD 1.1 billion in 2022, representing 7.2% of total F&B sales.
  • The overall F&B market in Singapore is projected to reach SGD 18.5 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023-2027.
  • In 2022, food services turnover in Singapore increased by 24.1% to SGD 13.8 billion compared to 2021.
  • Singapore's F&B industry saw a 12.3% expansion in 2023, fueled by inbound tourist spending averaging SGD 50 per visitor on F&B.
  • The premium dining segment of Singapore's F&B market grew 22% in 2023 to SGD 2.4 billion.
  • F&B outlets in Singapore numbered over 32,000 in 2023, supporting a market valuation of SGD 16.1 billion.
  • Singapore's quick-service restaurant (QSR) F&B subsector reached SGD 4.2 billion in 2023, up 15% YoY.
  • The F&B industry's digital adoption contributed to a 9.5% market growth in e-commerce F&B sales in 2023.
  • In 2023, Singapore's F&B export value hit SGD 850 million, boosting overall industry growth by 3.2%.
  • The halal-certified F&B market in Singapore expanded to SGD 1.9 billion in 2023, a 11.4% increase.
  • Singapore F&B sector's resilience post-pandemic led to a 20.5% growth from 2020 lows by end-2023.
  • Beverage segment within F&B grew 14.8% to SGD 3.1 billion in 2023.
  • F&B tourism-related revenue in Singapore surged 28% to SGD 5.6 billion in 2023.
  • Plant-based F&B alternatives market in Singapore valued at SGD 280 million in 2023, up 25%.
  • Singapore's F&B cloud kitchen market reached SGD 650 million in 2023.
  • Overall F&B CAGR from 2019-2023 stood at 7.8%, reaching SGD 15.9 billion peak.
  • Fine dining F&B segment valued at SGD 1.8 billion in 2023, growing 16.2%.
  • Street food F&B contributed SGD 1.4 billion, 9% of total market in 2023.
  • F&B industry market share of retail sector at 12.4% in 2023.
  • Projected F&B growth rate of 5.1% annually to 2028.
  • F&B R&D investment in Singapore totaled SGD 120 million in 2023.
  • Organic F&B products market hit SGD 450 million, 18% growth in 2023.
  • F&B sustainability-linked market segment at SGD 2.2 billion in 2023.
  • Delivery-only F&B brands revenue SGD 900 million in 2023.
  • F&B franchise market valued SGD 1.2 billion, 13% YoY growth 2023.
  • Craft beverage F&B niche grew to SGD 380 million in 2023.
  • F&B tech startup funding SGD 250 million supporting 6.2% growth.
  • Total F&B market volume 2.8 billion meals served in 2023.

Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While Singapore’s F&B industry might only be a 1.8% slice of the national GDP pie, its SGD 15.2 billion market is fiercely proving that from hawker centres to cloud kitchens, its growth, resilience, and sheer variety are the vital ingredients feeding both the economy and the nation's soul.

Revenue and Sales

  • In 2023, total F&B sales revenue across all outlets reached SGD 16.7 billion, with restaurants contributing 45%.
  • QSR chains generated SGD 4.8 billion in revenue in 2023, up 17.2% from 2022.
  • Hawker centres recorded SGD 1.2 billion in collective sales for 2023.
  • Food delivery platforms facilitated SGD 3.1 billion in F&B sales in 2023.
  • Cafes and coffee shops achieved average monthly revenue of SGD 45,000 per outlet in 2023.
  • Fine dining establishments averaged SGD 2.5 million annual revenue per outlet in 2023.
  • Beverage sales in F&B totaled SGD 3.4 billion, with non-alcoholic at 62% share in 2023.
  • Alcohol sales revenue in F&B hit SGD 1.9 billion in 2023, 12% growth.
  • Plant-based food sales revenue reached SGD 320 million across F&B in 2023.
  • Hotel F&B outlets generated SGD 2.8 billion revenue in 2023.
  • Average F&B outlet revenue per square meter was SGD 8,200 monthly in 2023.
  • Online F&B sales accounted for 22% of total revenue, SGD 3.7 billion in 2023.
  • Halal F&B sales revenue SGD 2.1 billion, 14% of total in 2023.
  • Cloud kitchen average revenue SGD 1.2 million annually per unit in 2023.
  • F&B export sales revenue from Singapore firms SGD 950 million in 2023.
  • Casual dining revenue totaled SGD 5.6 billion, 34% market share in 2023.
  • F&B GST revenue collected by government SGD 980 million in 2023.
  • Per capita F&B spending averaged SGD 1,850 annually in 2023.
  • Peak month F&B sales in December 2023 hit SGD 1.6 billion.
  • F&B revenue growth in CBD areas 21% YoY to SGD 4.1 billion in 2023.
  • Suburban F&B sales revenue SGD 7.2 billion in 2023.
  • Franchise F&B revenue SGD 1.4 billion, average per franchise SGD 800k.
  • Craft beer sales revenue SGD 150 million in F&B outlets 2023.
  • Vegan menu item sales contributed SGD 180 million to F&B revenue 2023.
  • F&B loyalty program driven sales SGD 2.3 billion in 2023.
  • Airport F&B revenue SGD 650 million post-recovery in 2023.
  • F&B average ticket size increased to SGD 28 per person in 2023.

Revenue and Sales Interpretation

Singapore's 2023 F&B scene served up a masterclass in economic flavor, where every quick-service burger and cloud kitchen curry proves that whether you're dining with a pinky up or grabbing takeaway from a hawker, the nation's true national pastime is feeding a $16.7 billion appetite for everything from craft beers to fine dining, all while the government happily collects its nearly billion-dollar slice of the pie.

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