Durian prices fall amid supply spike in Singapore, with sellers saying lower prices may last for weeks

Durian sellers said that a spike in supplies from Malaysian plantations contributed to an excess of durians, pulling the prices down. - Photo by SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS via The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Dec 11 (The Straits Times/ANN): One kilogram of the highly popular Musang King durian is now going for as low as S$15 (RM48) to $16 (RM51), according to some durian sellers.

Durian sellers that The Straits Times spoke to said that a spike in supplies from Malaysian plantations in Pahang, Johor and Genting Highlands contributed to an excess of durians, pulling the prices down.