Customs collects $12.1b in revenue amidst ramped-up enforcement

Revenue collections and faster processing mark operations.

Singapore Customs collected $12.1b in goods and services tax (GST), and customs and excise duties in 2025, as enforcement activity intensified alongside continued efforts to speed up trade clearance, the authority said in a press release.

Of the total, $8.9b came from GST, and $3.2b from customs and excise duties. The revenue supports public services including healthcare, education, infrastructure and social programmes, Singapore Customs said.

Enforcement efforts focused on revenue evasion and prohibited goods as trade risks grew more complex. The authority said its officers detected higher numbers of offences involving GST and tobacco during the year, reflecting more targeted risk profiling and intelligence-led operations.

At the same time, trade facilitation remained a priority. Singapore Customs said the majority of trade permits were processed electronically, allowing compliant businesses to clear goods more quickly while enforcement resources concentrated on higher-risk consignments.

Digitalisation continued to reshape border operations. The authority said automated systems reduced processing times and lowered the need for physical transactions at checkpoints, supporting efficiency without weakening controls.

Singapore Customs said the combination of stronger enforcement and faster clearance aimed to safeguard government revenue and maintain confidence in Singapore’s trading system as global trade conditions become more volatile.

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