--- title: "Shipping between India and Singapore: trade · SSL" description: "India-Singapore trade in 2024: exports USD 15.6 B, imports USD 6.9 B (UN Comtrade). Documents, gateways and SSL's road leg in India." url: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/singapore/ canonical: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/singapore/ updated: 2026-09-29 lang: en-IN publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited --- East Asia & Pacific · SG # India and Singapore India exported USD 15.6 B to Singapore in 2024, led by HS 27, and imported USD 6.9 B. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side. - AgreementASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) - AgreementIndia-Singapore CECA - CurrencySGD $ - Time+2h30 vs IST - CapitalSingapore - AccessCoastal [Get a quote for Singapore](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?to=SG&service=international-sea) [How exporting works](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/export-procedure-india/) - Road - Sea - Air 1. Road leg in India to the gateway, SSL fleet · Road 2. Sea leg to Singapore · Sea 3. Air leg to Singapore · Air **Road in India, then sea or air onward** **Exports from India**: USD 15.6 B **Imports into India**: USD 6.9 B **Trade partner rank**: #14 Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Singapore whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase. ## At a glance **Region**: East Asia & PacificSouth-Eastern Asia **Income group**: High incomeWorld Bank **Currency**: SGDSingapore dollar **Languages**: English, Malay, Tamil+1 more **Capital**: Singapore **Time**: +2h30 vs ISTUTC+08:00 **Access**: Coastal **Trade partner rank**: #141.99% of India's trade Trade agreements: Preferential access under: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA); India-Singapore CECA. Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India. ## Ship from India to Singapore **USD 15.6 B** India's exports to Singapore, 2024 (FOB) **3.59%** of India's exports to the world **USD 22.5 B** two-way trade, 2024 India's top exports to Singapore, 2024 1. HS 27 [Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/27/) **USD 6.8 B** 43% 2. HS 29 [Organic chemicals](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/29/) **USD 2.1 B** 14% 3. HS 89 [Ships, boats and floating structures](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/89/) **USD 2 B** 13% 4. HS 84 [Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/84/) **USD 1.8 B** 12% 5. HS 71 [Natural, cultured pearls](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/71/) **USD 602.8 M** 4% ### Gateways in Singapore **Seaports:** Singapore (SGSIN) **Airports:** Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) OurAirports: large (else medium) airports with scheduled service and an IATA code. Direct service from India NOT verified. ### Transit time By road to Chennai port, then by sea to Singapore, or by air from Delhi. One desk accountable end to end. Our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time for your cargo and your date with the quote. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026. ## Import from Singapore to India **USD 6.9 B** India's imports from Singapore, 2024 (CIF) **31%** of the two-way trade is India buying India's top imports from Singapore, 2024 1. HS 85 [Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/85/) **USD 1.1 B** 17% 2. HS 39 [Plastics and articles thereof](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/39/) **USD 1 B** 15% 3. HS 29 [Organic chemicals](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/29/) **USD 1 B** 15% 4. HS 84 [Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/84/) **USD 935.8 M** 14% 5. HS 27 [Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation](https://safeandsecure.in/global/commodities/27/) **USD 642 M** 9% On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. To pay the lower rate under ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) or India-Singapore CECA, the importer must hold origin proof and answer CAROTAR 2020 origin checks. [Read the import guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/import-procedure-india/) ## How SSL moves it Road in India, then sea or air onward ### India leg: by road to the Indian gateway SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports. **International leg.** The international sea or air leg is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance. [Ask our desk for a quote](https://safeandsecure.in/ship/quote/?to=SG&service=international-sea) [Email the desk](mailto:corporatesales@sslpl.in?subject=Freight%20enquiry%3A%20India%20to%20Singapore) Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too. ## Documents General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications. **IEC**: An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from Singapore. [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/importer-exporter-code-iec/) **HS code**: Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to Singapore in 2024 was HS 27. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/) **Incoterms**: State one Incoterms 2020 rule on the invoice. FOB or CIF suit a port-to-port sea leg; FCA or CPT suit containers handed over inland. [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/incoterms-2020/) **Certificate of origin**: Preferential CoO available under: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA); India-Singapore CECA [Guide →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/documents-checklist/) ## Questions about shipping between India and Singapore **Does India have a free trade agreement with Singapore?** Yes. Goods can qualify for preferential duty under ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and India-Singapore CECA, provided they meet the rules of origin and carry a preferential certificate of origin. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker / Invest India, 2026. **What does India export to Singapore?** India exported USD 15.6 B of goods to Singapore in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 27 mineral fuels, mineral oils and product… (USD 6.8 B), HS 29 organic chemicals (USD 2.1 B), HS 89 ships, boats and floating structures (USD 2 B). That is 3.59% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB. **What does India import from Singapore?** India imported USD 6.9 B from Singapore in 2024, mainly HS 85 electrical machinery and equipment and… (USD 1.1 B), HS 39 plastics and articles thereof (USD 1 B), HS 29 organic chemicals (USD 1 B). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF. **How big is India-Singapore trade?** Two-way goods trade between India and Singapore was USD 22.5 B in 2024, 1.99% of India's total, which ranks Singapore number 14 among India's trading partners. India exports more than it imports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024. **How long does shipping from India to Singapore take?** By road to Chennai port, then by sea to Singapore, or by air from Delhi. One desk accountable end to end. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo and your date when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026. **What certificate of origin do I need to export to Singapore?** A preferential certificate of origin under ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) lets the buyer in Singapore claim the lower duty; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026. **What is the time difference between India and Singapore?** Singapore runs at UTC+08:00 in 2026, which is +2h30 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026. **Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for Singapore shipments?** Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026. ## Keep exploring - [East Asia & Pacific: all countries →](https://safeandsecure.in/global/regions/east-asia-and-pacific/) - [India ↔ China](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/china/) - [India ↔ Indonesia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/indonesia/) - [India ↔ South Korea](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/south-korea/) - [India ↔ Japan](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/japan/) - [India ↔ Australia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/australia/) - [India ↔ Malaysia](https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/malaysia/) - [Trade guides](https://safeandsecure.in/global/guides/) - [World movement map](https://safeandsecure.in/global/) Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register. --- Source: https://safeandsecure.in/global/countries/singapore/ (the HTML page is the record; this markdown twin was generated from it on 2026-09-29). Publisher: Safe & Secure Logistics Private Limited, https://safeandsecure.in/. Figures and their periods: https://safeandsecure.in/facts/