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Singapore bottle deposit scheme: what 10 cents a can does to your prices
Since 1 October 2026, every pre-packed drink in a plastic bottle or metal can carries a 10 cent deposit at checkout, refunded on return. A 24-can case costs S$2.40 more. We plan your prices and packs for it.
At the deposit in force since 1 April 2026, for every regulated drink since 1 October 2026.
A price and pack plan for the deposit
Your prices and packs with the deposit on top, product by product and retailer by retailer.
- How shoppers switch between pack sizes when the till price jumps
- The best shelf price for each pack, with the deposit on top
- Which multipacks and price points to lead with, and how to promote them
- A plan by retailer, and an Excel model to test other prices
How your results look
| Pack | Deposit at checkout | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Beer, 24 x 320ml cans | +S$2.40 | Lead with the 12-pack |
| Soya milk, 6 x 250ml bottles | +60 cents | Hold the price |
| Isotonic drink, 500ml bottle | +10 cents | Keep the price point |
Fictional products. Every real result comes with the expected sales and profit, and a likely range.
Your options
Every option has a fixed price, agreed before we start.
Price and pack plan
- The deposit and best choice for each product
- Price plan for each retailer
- Scenario model and a walk-through
Pricing review with the deposit
- Everything in the deposit review
- Prices and promotions for the whole range
- How your products take sales from each other
Portfolio review
- Everything in the pricing review
- More retailers and data sources
- A plan for each channel
After the project: a refresh before each pricing round, from £2,000 (about S$3,400). Prices are fixed in pounds sterling; amounts in Singapore dollars are a guide at October 2026 exchange rates. We're based in the UK and work remotely, in English, under NDA.
How it works
From the first call to your plan in about three weeks.
A free 15-minute call
Tell us about your range. We say whether a review would pay for itself, and quote a fixed price.
Your data
Sales by product and retailer, recipes and costs. We sign an NDA before anything moves.
Your plan
Prices and packs for the deposit, walked through with your team.
Singapore bottle deposit scheme: the detail
Open only what you need.
- Started
- 1 April 2026, with six months when drinks with and without the deposit mark could be sold side by side
- Since 1 October 2026
- Every regulated drink sold in Singapore must carry the mark and the deposit
- Deposit
- 10 cents per container, included at checkout and not subject to GST
- Containers
- Plastic bottles and metal cans from 150ml to 3 litres: water, soft drinks, juices, dairy drinks, cordials and alcohol
- Excluded
- Cartons, pouches and glass; drinks made and sold on the same premises; foods for special medical purposes
- Refunds
- At reverse vending machines, paid to an EZ-Link card or PayLah; the container must be intact so its barcode can be scanned
Hold the price
Keep the shelf price and let the deposit show. Works when shoppers see past it.
Change the pack
The deposit is a bigger share of a small pack's price. Shift volume to sizes that carry it better.
Rethink promotions
A 24-pack's till price jumps the most. Check which deals still pay once shoppers see the deposit.
What is the BCRS in Singapore?
The Beverage Container Return Scheme: a 10 cent deposit on drinks in plastic bottles and metal cans from 150ml to 3 litres, refunded when the empty is returned.
What changed on 1 October 2026 for BCRS?
The six-month changeover ended: every regulated drink sold in Singapore must now carry the deposit mark and the 10 cent deposit.
How do I get my BCRS refund?
Return the empty, uncrushed container to a reverse vending machine. The 10 cents is paid to an EZ-Link card or PayLah.
Are dairy drinks and alcohol in the Singapore deposit scheme?
Yes. Dairy drinks, cordials and alcohol in plastic bottles or cans are included. Cartons, pouches and glass are not.
How much does a price and pack plan cost?
A review of up to 10 products has a fixed price from £7,500 (about S$13,000) and takes about three weeks. For 11 to 50 products, a full pricing review costs around £17,500 (about S$30,000). It starts with a free 15-minute call.
Do you work with brands in Singapore?
Yes. We're based in the UK and work remotely and in English, under NDA. Prices are fixed in pounds sterling before we start, and the first step is a free 15-minute call.
Checked on 25 October 2026. Rules and rates change, so check the official source before making decisions. This page is not tax advice.