As the producer of four of the world’s top ten drugs, the seventh-largest exporter of petrochemicals and the manufacturer of 20 percent of the world’s semiconductors, Singapore is a vital participant in the global supply chain. As a result, manufacturing is a significant slice of Singapore’s GDP — roughly 20 percent, according to the International Trade Administration. These are some of the top manufacturing companies contributing to the industry.
Top Manufacturing Companies in Singapore
- Unilever
- Procter & Gamble
- Siemens
- Continental
- Abbot
Top Manufacturing Companies in Singapore
Founded in 1946, Estée Lauder Companies is a global cosmetic company that manufactures luxury beauty and skincare products — including brands like Estée Lauder, Clinique and MAC. Estée Lauder distributes its products in more than 135 countries, including Singapore. In 2024, Estée Lauder Companies opened an Asia-Pacific regional distribution center in western Singapore.
Continental is a German multinational company specializing in automotive technology, specifically in vehicle safety and automation systems. As part of its global operations, Continental also manufactures tires and designs smart mobility innovations to support local and international automotive industries. Launched in 1989, Continental’s Singaporean presence provides trade and logistics support for the automotive industry in Southeast Asia.
Procter & Gamble is a multinational consumer goods company that manufactures a range of personal care, household cleaning and healthcare products. Their brands, which include Tide, Pampers, Gillette and Crest, produce everyday products for consumers worldwide. P&G Singapore was launched in 1987 with less than 100 employees. Today, it employs over 2,000 employees from over 40 countries and serves as the company’s Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa headquarters.
Californian-headquartered Applied Materials is an American company that manufactures semiconductors and flat panel displays for computers, smartphones, televisions and solar products. Its roster of over 19,500 patents was developed by 34,000 employees in 150 cities. Since its launch in 1991, the Applied Materials Singapore Operations Center has grown to become Applied Materials’ largest manufacturing facility outside the United States.
American-headquartered Caterpillar is a construction and mining equipment manufacturing company that produces heavy equipment and machinery. Caterpillar launched its operations in Singapore in 1967. Its Singaporean workforce supports multiple facets of Caterpillar’s business, including an Asia Pacific dealer support team, excavation group, marketing and sales departments, parts distribution and manufacturing.
Global technology company ABB manufactures electric motors, drives, control systems, robotics solutions, power grids and energy management systems. Serving industries from transportation to infrastructure, ABB also provides sustainable energy solutions and smart grid technologies via its robust research and development program. Since its launch in 1971, ABB Singapore has grown to employ 900 people across its main offices at Ayer Rajah and service center in Tuas.
3M is an American multinational conglomerate that manufactures and distributes healthcare, safety and consumer goods. Its operations span 70 countries, including Singapore. 3M’s Singaporean facilities support the production of over 60,000 products sold throughout 200 countries.
French-headquartered Air Liquide supplies industrial gases to multiple sectors, including electronics, healthcare and energy. Operating in 60 countries, Air Liquide’s workforce of 66,300 employees serves more than 4 million customers, according to its website. Since its launch in 1911, Air Liquide’s Singapore arm has provided gas management in the Asia-Pacific and Riau Islands areas.
Unilever is a global consumer goods company that produces food, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products via brands like Dove, Knorr and Lipton. Launched over a century ago, Unilever manufactures products sold in over 190 countries, including Singapore, where it has operated for over 50 years. Its multicultural workforce contributes to the development and distribution of its products — and its mission to reduce GHG emissions.
Emerson manufactures industrial products, including automation technologies, control systems and measurement instruments that serve industries like oil, gas, food and beverage. Emerson specializes in control systems and software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and safety. Emerson’s Singaporean facilities include its Actuation Technologies Automation Center, process management locations and Solutions Center — all of which serve the Asia-Pacific region.
L'Oréal is a global beauty and personal care company that manufactures skincare, haircare, makeup and fragrance products. Via brands like Maybelline, Lancôme and Garnier, L’Oreal distributes its beauty solutions worldwide. Launched in 1990, L’Oreal employs over 500 employees in Singapore, according to its website.
Abbott manufactures a range of healthcare products, including diagnostic devices and medical equipment, for customers in over 160 countries. Its manufacturing facilities also support the production of nutritional products like dietary supplements and infant formulas. Abbott Manufacturing Singapore — a 500,000-square-foot facility — is Singapore's largest single-company nutritional manufacturing facility.
Samsung Electronics is a global technology company that manufactures a suite of consumer electronics, semiconductors, mobile devices and digital appliances. Its 14 international research and development hubs support its AI, next-generation communications and robotic advancements. Samsung’s facilities in Singapore serve as a regional center for sales, marketing and customer support across Southeast Asia.
With over 57,000 patent rights, Philips has created innovative products for over 130 years. Today, Philips manufactures advanced healthcare equipment, including medical imaging systems, patient monitoring devices and diagnostic solutions. Since launching its Singaporean operations in 1951, Philips has expanded throughout the region, with its Toa Payoh ASEAN Pacific Center serving as regional headquarters.
Siemens is a global technology and manufacturing company that produces industrial, infrastructure and healthcare equipment. Focusing on automation and digitization solutions, it makes products such as medical devices, energy solutions and factory automation systems. Siemens launched its Singaporean arm — a technical bureau — in 1908. Over 115 years later, Singapore is one of 190 countries from which Siemens operates.
Nestlé is a food and beverage company that produces dairy, coffee, bottled water and nutrition products. Its suite of over 2,000 brands is supported by a workforce of more than 270,000 workers in 188 countries, including Singapore. Beyond manufacturing food products, Nestlé Singapore was recognized by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Center for its commitment to improving the local community.
The Coca-Cola Company is a prolific international company that manufactures carbonated soft drinks, juices and water products. According to its website, over 2 billion servings of its beverages are served in more than 200 countries daily. In 2017, Coca-Cola expanded its Singapore operations by opening a $79 million storage and distribution center in Tuas. The center distributes Coca‑Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Schweppes, Heaven & Earth, Minute Maid and Powerade.
Medtronic is an American-Irish medical device company that manufactures and distributes medical devices and products for cardiac and vascular care, diabetes management and surgery. Medtronic Singapore’s roughly 500 employees support its mission of cultivating improved patient outcomes across the Medtronic Customer eXperience Center and its manufacturing plant in Changi, which focuses on the production of pacemakers.
GE is a global company that manufactures advanced technology solutions for industries from aviation to healthcare and renewable energy. Its products include jet engines, medical imaging devices and diagnostic equipment. GE’s Singaporean facilities have contributed to the production of more than 4,900 commercial engines and 4 million imaging, mobile, diagnostic and monitoring devices worldwide.
Osakan-headquartered Panasonic is a Japanese multinational electronics company that manufactures consumer electronics, home appliances, industrial solutions and automotive components. Panasonic’s Singapore operations support the sales and distribution of consumer electronics and home appliances in Singapore. It also contributes to sustainability efforts in its local community.
