PQP Tracker

The Prevailing Quota Premium (PQP) is the moving average of COE prices over the last three months. It determines the cost to renew a COE for another 5 or 10 years without going through the bidding process. Use this tracker to monitor PQP trends and compare them against current Quota Premiums.

Data sourced from LTA · Updated after each bidding round

Current PQP by Category

Cat A +325
S$108,920

Prevailing Quota Premium

Cat B -930
S$115,314

Prevailing Quota Premium

Cat C -88
S$76,358

Prevailing Quota Premium

Cat D +150
S$8,860

Prevailing Quota Premium

Cat E -673
S$117,970

Prevailing Quota Premium

PQP vs Quota Premium Spread

The spread shows how much the current bidding price (QP) exceeds the renewal price (PQP). A positive spread means bidding costs more than renewing.

Category Quota Premium PQP Spread Spread %
Cat A S$118,000 S$108,920 +S$9,080 +8.3%
Cat B S$121,000 S$115,314 +S$5,686 +4.9%
Cat C S$80,001 S$76,358 +S$3,643 +4.8%
Cat D S$10,000 S$8,860 +S$1,140 +12.9%
Cat E S$121,001 S$117,970 +S$3,031 +2.6%

Historical PQP Trends

PQP movements over the last 24 months across all categories.

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Current PQP values by category
Category PQP Quota Premium Spread Spread %
Cat A S$108,920 S$118,000 +S$9,080 8.3%
Cat B S$115,314 S$121,000 +S$5,686 4.9%
Cat C S$76,358 S$80,001 +S$3,643 4.8%
Cat D S$8,860 S$10,000 +S$1,140 12.9%
Cat E S$117,970 S$121,001 +S$3,031 2.6%

Understanding the Prevailing Quota Premium

The Prevailing Quota Premium (PQP) is the price you pay to renew a COE without going through the competitive bidding process. It is calculated as the moving average of Quota Premiums over the most recent three months, providing a smoother benchmark than the volatile per-round results.

For car owners approaching their 10-year COE expiry, the PQP is the single most important number to watch. Renewing at a favourable PQP can save you tens of thousands of dollars compared to buying a new car — but you also forfeit the PARF rebate and commit to an ageing vehicle. The Renew vs Scrap calculator helps you weigh both options.

The PQP vs QP spread table above shows whether the current market favours renewal or new purchase. When the spread is wide, renewal looks relatively attractive. For the full picture of where prices are heading, check the price trends and supply forecast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Prevailing Quota Premium calculated?
The PQP is a moving average of Quota Premiums from the last three months of bidding exercises (typically 6 rounds). It smooths out short-term fluctuations to provide a more stable reference price for COE renewals.
Why does the PQP matter for COE renewal?
When your 10-year COE expires, you can renew at the current PQP instead of going through the bidding process again. A 10-year renewal costs the full PQP; a 5-year renewal costs 50% of the PQP. Timing your renewal when the PQP is lower can save thousands of dollars.
What is the PQP vs QP spread?
The spread shows how much the current bidding price (QP) exceeds the renewal price (PQP). A positive spread means bidding costs more than renewing — which is almost always the case, since PQP is a lagging average. A narrowing spread may signal that prices are stabilising.
Can I renew my COE before the 10-year mark?
No — COE renewal is only available when your current COE is about to expire (within the last 6 months of the 10-year period). You cannot renew early to lock in a lower PQP. If you deregister before 10 years, you receive a PARF rebate instead.

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