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Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry
Free Trade Agreements/Partnerships

Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies with New Zealand (AOTES)

Singapore and New Zealand signed an Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies (AOTES) on 4 May 2026 at the Singapore-New Zealand Annual Leader’s Meeting in Singapore.

About the Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies with New Zealand (AOTES)

Singapore and New Zealand signed an Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies (AOTES) on 4 May 2026 at the Singapore-New Zealand Annual Leader’s Meeting in Singapore.

The Agreement entered into force for both Singapore and New Zealand on 17 July 2026.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong meets with New Zealand Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay to formalise the ratification of the Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies (AOTES) between Singapore and New Zealand through an exchange ceremony.

Key Features of the Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies with New Zealand (AOTES)

  • The AOTES reflects both countries’ longstanding commitment to uphold free and unimpeded trade. It is the world’s first legally-binding bilateral supply chain resilience agreement. It will be incorporated into the Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership (ANZSCEP) – the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Singapore and New Zealand.

  • Under the Agreement, Singapore and New Zealand commit not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on agreed essential supplies, including food, fuel, healthcare, chemical and construction products.

  • The Agreement also establishes a framework for both countries to facilitate the movement of goods, share information and engage in consultations before or during supply chain disruptions.

  • This will provide businesses and consumers on both sides with greater confidence when supply chain disruptions occur.

More Resources

Link to the AOTES Agreement Text (opens in new tab)