Singapore imports more than 90% of its food but deliberately spreads that dependence across 187 countries and regions — so when one supplier, border or harvest fails, an island with almost no farmland can switch to another before supermarket shelves run

A significant portion of food is imported, with over 90% coming from external sources. This dependence is deliberately spread across multiple countries and regions, totaling 187.

This strategy allows for adaptability in the event of supplier, border, or harvest disruptions. If one source is affected, an alternative can be utilized to maintain supply.

Further information on this approach to food importation is available from the source, Space Daily, which reports on this deliberate diversification of food sources to ensure stability.