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Across multiple industry value chains, each business is just 1 in over 100,000 SMEs that powers the OCBC SME Index.

Based on the OCBC SME Business Outlook poll, 53% of the 800 SME business owners polled in 3Q 2025 expect the outlook to remain the same or worsen in the next 6 months. The remaining 47% expect the outlook to improve despite the challenging operating environment.

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SME Index & GDP Nowcast Comparison

The OCBC SME Index is centred on a score of 50, which represents zero change in the inputs from a year ago. A reading above 50 indicates an improvement while a sub-50 reading indicates a deterioration relative to the same period a year ago.

The OCBC SME Index held steady at 50.5 with SMEs showing resilience against economic headwinds and registering a relatively healthy pace of growth this quarter.

The GDP growth Nowcast for 3Q 2025 is slightly above 3.5%, with the economy showing healthy activity in the external-facing industries, but weakness in the domestic-oriented industries due to a softening labor market and weaker consumer sentiments.

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“The Singapore economy has performed better than expected in the first three quarters of 2025 – while external tariff risks and geopolitical uncertainties remain, GDP growth for 2025 is likely to be around the 3% YoY handle.”

Selena Ling
Head of Treasury Research and Strategy

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Building & Construction contracted at 49.9 this quarter, a decline from last quarter’s result of 50.3. In contrast to the strong performance last quarter, the Building Materials (49.3) and Investment Companies and Operators (49.4) segments showed a decline in performance. Construction remained in expansion despite easing marginally by 0.1 to 50.0.

Building & Construction contracted at 49.9 this quarter, a decline from last quarter’s result of 50.3. In contrast to the strong performance last quarter, the Building Materials (49.3) and Investment Companies and Operators (49.4) segments showed a decline in performance. Construction remained in expansion despite easing marginally by 0.1 to 50.0.

Building & Construction contracted at 49.9 this quarter, a decline from last quarter’s result of 50.3. In contrast to the strong performance last quarter, the Building Materials (49.3) and Investment Companies and Operators (49.4) segments showed a decline in performance. Construction remained in expansion despite easing marginally by 0.1 to 50.0.

Building & Construction contracted at 49.9 this quarter, a decline from last quarter’s result of 50.3. In contrast to the strong performance last quarter, the Building Materials (49.3) and Investment Companies and Operators (49.4) segments showed a decline in performance. Construction remained in expansion despite easing marginally by 0.1 to 50.0.

Building & Construction contracted at 49.9 this quarter, a decline from last quarter’s result of 50.3. In contrast to the strong performance last quarter, the Building Materials (49.3) and Investment Companies and Operators (49.4) segments showed a decline in performance. Construction remained in expansion despite easing marginally by 0.1 to 50.0.

Business Services contracted to 49.9 in 3Q 2025. The overall decline in performance can be attributed to contraction in the Business Consultancy (49.8) and the Advertising & Exhibition (49.2) segments. Meanwhile, Accounting & Legal continues to remain in expansion, although moderating to 50.5.

Business Services contracted to 49.9 in 3Q 2025. The overall decline in performance can be attributed to contraction in the Business Consultancy (49.8) and the Advertising & Exhibition (49.2) segments. Meanwhile, Accounting & Legal continues to remain in expansion, although moderating to 50.5.

Business Services contracted to 49.9 in 3Q 2025. The overall decline in performance can be attributed to contraction in the Business Consultancy (49.8) and the Advertising & Exhibition (49.2) segments. Meanwhile, Accounting & Legal continues to remain in expansion, although moderating to 50.5.

Business Services contracted to 49.9 in 3Q 2025. The overall decline in performance can be attributed to contraction in the Business Consultancy (49.8) and the Advertising & Exhibition (49.2) segments. Meanwhile, Accounting & Legal continues to remain in expansion, although moderating to 50.5.

Education extended yet another quarter of contraction at 49.9. Overall performance of the industry was primarily weighed down by weaknesses in Early Childhood Education (49.3) and Formal Education & Commercial Schools (49.3). The Training Centres and Recreation Classes segments registered expansionary results at 50.9 and 50.5 respectively.

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Education extended yet another quarter of contraction at 49.9. Overall performance of the industry was primarily weighed down by weaknesses in Early Childhood Education (49.3) and Formal Education & Commercial Schools (49.3). The Training Centres and Recreation Classes segments registered expansionary results at 50.9 and 50.5 respectively.

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Education extended yet another quarter of contraction at 49.9. Overall performance of the industry was primarily weighed down by weaknesses in Early Childhood Education (49.3) and Formal Education & Commercial Schools (49.3). The Training Centres and Recreation Classes segments registered expansionary results at 50.9 and 50.5 respectively.

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Education extended yet another quarter of contraction at 49.9. Overall performance of the industry was primarily weighed down by weaknesses in Early Childhood Education (49.3) and Formal Education & Commercial Schools (49.3). The Training Centres and Recreation Classes segments registered expansionary results at 50.9 and 50.5 respectively.

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Education extended yet another quarter of contraction at 49.9. Overall performance of the industry was primarily weighed down by weaknesses in Early Childhood Education (49.3) and Formal Education & Commercial Schools (49.3). The Training Centres and Recreation Classes segments registered expansionary results at 50.9 and 50.5 respectively.

Education extended yet another quarter of contraction at 49.9. Overall performance of the industry was primarily weighed down by weaknesses in Early Childhood Education (49.3) and Formal Education & Commercial Schools (49.3). The Training Centres and Recreation Classes segments registered expansionary results at 50.9 and 50.5 respectively.

Food & Beverage reversed its expansion from last quarter and dropped into contraction at 49.4 in 3Q 2025. The decline in reading was driven by poor performance in the F&B Services (49.0) and F&B Retail (48.4) segment. F&B Wholesale Trade remained in expansion but moderated to 50.7, down from 51.7 in the last quarter.

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Food & Beverage reversed its expansion from last quarter and dropped into contraction at 49.4 in 3Q 2025. The decline in reading was driven by poor performance in the F&B Services (49.0) and F&B Retail (48.4) segment. F&B Wholesale Trade remained in expansion but moderated to 50.7, down from 51.7 in the last quarter.

Find out more about how the F&B industry performed in the OCBC SME Index each quarter.

Food & Beverage reversed its expansion from last quarter and dropped into contraction at 49.4 in 3Q 2025. The decline in reading was driven by poor performance in the F&B Services (49.0) and F&B Retail (48.4) segment. F&B Wholesale Trade remained in expansion but moderated to 50.7, down from 51.7 in the last quarter.

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Food & Beverage reversed its expansion from last quarter and dropped into contraction at 49.4 in 3Q 2025. The decline in reading was driven by poor performance in the F&B Services (49.0) and F&B Retail (48.4) segment. F&B Wholesale Trade remained in expansion but moderated to 50.7, down from 51.7 in the last quarter.

Find out more about how the F&B industry performed in the OCBC SME Index each quarter.

Food & Beverage reversed its expansion from last quarter and dropped into contraction at 49.4 in 3Q 2025. The decline in reading was driven by poor performance in the F&B Services (49.0) and F&B Retail (48.4) segment. F&B Wholesale Trade remained in expansion but moderated to 50.7, down from 51.7 in the last quarter.

Healthcare moderated to 50.1 this quarter, remaining in the expansion territory given a 0.2-point drop from the last quarter. The Healthcare Distributors segment registered an expansion at 50.2, reversing three consecutive quarters of contraction. Healthcare providers on the other hand registered a contraction at 49.6.

Find out more about how the healthcare industry performed in the OCBC SME Index each quarter.

Healthcare moderated to 50.1 this quarter, remaining in the expansion territory given a 0.2-point drop from the last quarter. The Healthcare Distributors segment registered an expansion at 50.2, reversing three consecutive quarters of contraction. Healthcare providers on the other hand registered a contraction at 49.6.

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Healthcare moderated to 50.1 this quarter, remaining in the expansion territory given a 0.2-point drop from the last quarter. The Healthcare Distributors segment registered an expansion at 50.2, reversing three consecutive quarters of contraction. Healthcare providers on the other hand registered a contraction at 49.6.

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Healthcare moderated to 50.1 this quarter, remaining in the expansion territory given a 0.2-point drop from the last quarter. The Healthcare Distributors segment registered an expansion at 50.2, reversing three consecutive quarters of contraction. Healthcare providers on the other hand registered a contraction at 49.6.

After twelve consecutive quarters in contractionary territory, the ICT reversed into expansion this quarter with a reading of 51.0. This was accompanied by a 14.3% on-year increase in collections and 12.0% on-year increase in payments. Overseas collections grew by 29.7%, with a corresponding rise in overall payments of 21.6%.

After twelve consecutive quarters in contractionary territory, the ICT reversed into expansion this quarter with a reading of 51.0. This was accompanied by a 14.3% on-year increase in collections and 12.0% on-year increase in payments. Overseas collections grew by 29.7%, with a corresponding rise in overall payments of 21.6%.

After twelve consecutive quarters in contractionary territory, the ICT reversed into expansion this quarter with a reading of 51.0. This was accompanied by a 14.3% on-year increase in collections and 12.0% on-year increase in payments. Overseas collections grew by 29.7%, with a corresponding rise in overall payments of 21.6%.

After twelve consecutive quarters in contractionary territory, the ICT reversed into expansion this quarter with a reading of 51.0. This was accompanied by a 14.3% on-year increase in collections and 12.0% on-year increase in payments. Overseas collections grew by 29.7%, with a corresponding rise in overall payments of 21.6%.

After twelve consecutive quarters in contractionary territory, the ICT reversed into expansion this quarter with a reading of 51.0. This was accompanied by a 14.3% on-year increase in collections and 12.0% on-year increase in payments. Overseas collections grew by 29.7%, with a corresponding rise in overall payments of 21.6%.

After twelve consecutive quarters in contractionary territory, the ICT reversed into expansion this quarter with a reading of 51.0. This was accompanied by a 14.3% on-year increase in collections and 12.0% on-year increase in payments. Overseas collections grew by 29.7%, with a corresponding rise in overall payments of 21.6%.

Manufacturing grew to 50.9 this quarter, with the expansion primarily attributed to Precision Engineering (51.3). SMEs in the Electronics & Semiconductors (50.2) and Consumer Products (50.7) segment also saw a healthy pace of growth.

Manufacturing grew to 50.9 this quarter, with the expansion primarily attributed to Precision Engineering (51.3). SMEs in the Electronics & Semiconductors (50.2) and Consumer Products (50.7) segment also saw a healthy pace of growth.

Manufacturing grew to 50.9 this quarter, with the expansion primarily attributed to Precision Engineering (51.3). SMEs in the Electronics & Semiconductors (50.2) and Consumer Products (50.7) segment also saw a healthy pace of growth.

Manufacturing grew to 50.9 this quarter, with the expansion primarily attributed to Precision Engineering (51.3). SMEs in the Electronics & Semiconductors (50.2) and Consumer Products (50.7) segment also saw a healthy pace of growth.

Manufacturing grew to 50.9 this quarter, with the expansion primarily attributed to Precision Engineering (51.3). SMEs in the Electronics & Semiconductors (50.2) and Consumer Products (50.7) segment also saw a healthy pace of growth.

Transport & Logistics contracted marginally in 3Q 2025 with a reading of 49.9, a 0.1 improvement from the last quarter. Softer global maritime trade seemed to have weighed down on the Transport & Logstics industry for the third consecutive quarter.

Find out more about how the Transport & Logistics industry performed in the OCBC SME Index each quarter.

Transport & Logistics contracted marginally in 3Q 2025 with a reading of 49.9, a 0.1 improvement from the last quarter. Softer global maritime trade seemed to have weighed down on the Transport & Logstics industry for the third consecutive quarter.

Find out more about how the Transport & Logistics industry performed in the OCBC SME Index each quarter.

Transport & Logistics contracted marginally in 3Q 2025 with a reading of 49.9, a 0.1 improvement from the last quarter. Softer global maritime trade seemed to have weighed down on the Transport & Logstics industry for the third consecutive quarter.

Find out more about how the Transport & Logistics industry performed in the OCBC SME Index each quarter.

Transport & Logistics contracted marginally in 3Q 2025 with a reading of 49.9, a 0.1 improvement from the last quarter. Softer global maritime trade seemed to have weighed down on the Transport & Logstics industry for the third consecutive quarter.

Find out more about how the Transport & Logistics industry performed in the OCBC SME Index each quarter.

Transport & Logistics contracted marginally in 3Q 2025 with a reading of 49.9, a 0.1 improvement from the last quarter. Softer global maritime trade seemed to have weighed down on the Transport & Logstics industry for the third consecutive quarter.

Wholesale Trade

Wholesale Trade maintains its expansionary run, but moderated slightly in 3Q 2025 to 51.2, down by 0.1 from the last quarter. Collections increased by 11.2% on-year, and Payments increased by 9.3% on-year, showing a healthy level of business activity.

Retail

Retail registered a reading of 50.9, extending it's expansionary results from the last quarter.

Resources

Resources continue to expand steadily, growing by 0.1 from last quarter to register 50.2 in 3Q 2025.

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