January 29, 2026

Singapore looks to resume live pig imports from Pulau Bulan, Indonesia

Authorities in Singapore are looking to resume live pig imports from Pulau Bulan, Indonesia, after these were paused in April 2023 following the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in a consignment of pigs from the island.

This is part of ongoing plans by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to diversify safe food sources for the nation.

"SFA and the Animal and Veterinary Service, a cluster of the National Parks Board, are working with Indonesia's Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services on the resumption of pig imports from Pulau Bulan in Indonesia," said SFA, responding to The Straits Times' queries.

"The agencies will conduct an official assessment for the resumption of pig imports when the exporting farm is ready."

In 2024, the top sources of pork for Singapore were Australia, Brazil and Germany, according to the agency.

Malaysia, specifically Sarawak, is Singapore's only source of live pigs. The animals are slaughtered here and sold as chilled pork.

Singapore also imports chilled pork from places like Australia and Canada. Frozen pork comes from Brazil, the United States, Spain and China, among others.

- The Straits Times