Industrials gain momentum on SGX amidst tech and trade shifts: SGX

Industrials now make up one-fifth of the 100 most actively traded stocks by average daily turnover, SGX reported.

Singapore’s industrial sector is experiencing renewed investor interest in 2025 amidst global supply chain realignments and a surge in adoption of digital technologies, according to a market update published by the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

Industrials now make up one-fifth of the 100 most actively traded stocks by average daily turnover, SGX reported.

Moreover, more than one-third of the stocks that saw trading volume rise by over 50% year-on-year belong to the Industrials sector, signalling rising market focus on companies positioned for trade and tech-driven change.

The SGX noted that the reconfiguration of global manufacturing, away from China and toward Southeast Asia and India, is prompting firms to expand and modernise operations.

This is being accelerated by increased use of artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics within industrial workflows.

The update highlighted that several Singapore-listed firms are leveraging advanced technologies to improve efficiency and competitiveness. For example, Pan-United Concrete used an AI-powered logistics platform to execute Singapore’s largest concrete pour, whilst ISOTeam is advancing autonomous drone solutions for building maintenance.

ISDN Holdings is deploying robotic construction technologies, and Marco Polo Marine is integrating smart cranes into offshore vessels.

ST Engineering emerged as the top-performing Straits Times Index (STI) stock in 2025 and ranked third in net institutional inflows.

The company credited its performance to a diversified global client base and ongoing investment in frontier technologies, including AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing.

Based on SGX data, Industrials recorded an average daily trading turnover of $288m YtD, up from $237m in 2024. Net institutional inflows into the sector doubled to $300m, placing it just behind Telecommunications for sector inflows.

Other companies such as OKP Holdings and Global Resources Construction (GRC) have also seen significant investor interest. OKP Holdings’ share price climbed 95% YtD, with strong cash flow and a robust order book cited as key drivers.

GRC recently completed an acquisition that expanded its operations and contributed to a 63% total return in 2025 so far.

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