Mr Tay Khiam Back 郑谦木, BBM
Chairman 主席,
Singapore Fruits and Vegetables Importers & Exporters Association 新加坡果菜出入口商公会
Since Singapore Fruits and Vegetables Importers and Exporters Association (SFVIEA)’s establishment in 1948, we have always played an active and important role in the development of Singapore’s fruits and vegetables industry, by stabilizing the prices of maintaining the stability of supply, and diversifying varieties of fruits & vegetables. SFVIEA has been committed to support and promote the development of Singapore’s fruits and vegetables industry. At the same time, SFVIEA also acts as a bridge between members and government departments and commercial organizations, to maintain friendly relations among all parties.
With over 90% of its food imported, Singapore is vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions caused by factors such as varying weather conditions, disease outbreaks, and geopolitical tensions. As a result, the supply chains for fruits and vegetables in Singapore are significantly impacted. To safeguard the livelihoods of Singaporeans and ensure a reliable supply of vegetables and fruits, the association is actively collaborating with government agencies such as the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to tackle and overcome operational challenges head-on.
In the financial year 2022-2023, Singapore’s imports of fruits and vegetables remained
stable. There was a slight increase of 2% in total vegetable imports, rising from 518 thousand tonnes in 2022 to 530.5 thousand tonnes in 2023. Additionally, fruit imports totaled 404.8 thousand tonnes.
The Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre (PPWC) serves as the headquarters for the Association. As a vital link in Singapore’s food supply chain, the Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre has been an important wholesale hub for vegetables, fruits, and dry goods under the supervision and support of the SFA. The centre plays a significant role in the import and distribution of these products, providing a solid foundation for the diversity, sustainability, and stability of Singapore’s food supply, even in the face of various challenges within the supply chain.
SFVIEA aims to keep pace with the times, grasps the latest consumption trends, and continuously acquired new fresh fruits and vegetables supply channels to provide Singapore with diversified, high-quality choices. So far, it has established close partnerships with fruits and vegetables suppliers in more than 50 countries and regions around the world.
SFVIEA has always maintained close and good relationship with government agenices such as Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to ensure the safety of fruits and vegetables food, identify and respond to challenges in the supply; formulate diversified strategies, strengthen existing sources of imports, and to identify and develop new potential sources.
Going forward, SFVIEA will continue to play an active role to support our members and the industry to be more competitive and create a better future for the development of the fruits and vegetables industry.
The 57th SFVIEA members’ directory encompass detailed contact information and information of members and included the latest Fruits & Vegetable development trends. This directory will be presented to representatives of embassies, government agencies, various business groups, and diplomatic and commercial missions.
Here, I am very grateful to our Advisor, Minister Desmond Lee, embassies and government agencies of various countries for their unwavering support throughout the years, and I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all our partners/ members that advertised in this publication.
新加坡果菜出入口公会（SFVIEA）自 1948 年成立以来，一直致力于通过稳定水果和蔬菜的价格，确保果菜供应的稳定和多样化，在新加坡的果菜行业发展中始终都扮演着积极且重要的角色。公会一贯专注于支持与推动新加坡果菜行业的发展，积极协调会员之间的联系，促进行业内的合作。同时，公会也充当了会员与政府部门及商业组织之间沟通的桥梁，维护并增强双方的良好关系。
由于新加坡 90%以上的食品依赖进口，因此供应链易受到全球各种因素的影响，如极端天气事件、疾病爆发、地缘政治紧张局势等因素，都可能导致全球食品供应链的中断，新加坡的蔬菜水果供应链也因此受到显著冲击。为了新加坡人民的生活得到保障和保持蔬菜水果供应的稳定，公会始终与新加坡食品局（SFA）等政府部门保持密切和良好的合作，共同应对运营挑战。
在过去的两年（2022-2023 年），新加坡的蔬果进口量保持稳定。蔬菜进口量小幅上升 2%，从 2022 年的 518 千吨增至 2023 年的 530. 5 千吨，2023 年的水果进口总量为 404.8 千吨。
果菜公会的会所位于巴西班让批发中心内。作为新加坡食品供应链中的重要环节，巴西班让果菜批发中心在新加坡食品局的监管与支持下，多年来一直是蔬菜、水果和干粮的重要批发枢纽。该中心承担了大量的果菜进口与分销工作，在供应链面临各种挑战时，始终为新加坡食品供应的多样性、持续性和稳定性提供了坚实保障。
新加坡的果菜入口一直都秉持着自由、开放的态度，货品的来源也是力求多样化。到目前为止，我们已经与全球 50 多个国家和地区的水果和蔬菜供应商建立了紧密 的合作伙伴关系。
公会一直和 SFA 携手合作，以确保果菜食品的安全并为 SFA 提供了一个平台，定期参与行业活动，识别和应对果菜供应方面的挑战，制定多样化的战略，加强现有进口来源同时发掘新的潜在来源。
公会通过各种活动，帮助会员提升业务，了解果菜市场的最新发展，探索海外商机，寻找新的供应来源。组织会员进行海外考察，接待外国代表使团的来访，深入了解各国的农业前景和贸易条件，结识更多的商业合作伙伴，推动会员与全球同行业者的经贸合作。
第 57 届会员通讯录收集了会员详尽的联系方式和资料，并涵盖了果菜行业最新发展趋势。该通讯录将赠送给各国大使馆、政府机构、商团及外交商业使团代表。
在此，衷心感谢本会顾问李智陞部长、各国大使馆及政府机构给予本会的支持及协助，感谢长期以来支持本会的广告商家，使得本年度的会员通讯录得以顺利出版。