Aside from the massive 5.5 sales online, the next big thing Singaporeans have been looking forward to this year is the annual durian season—but look out because durian prices are expected to increase this year.
Harvest Affected by Increased Wet Weather
For those unaware, the durian season for Singapore typically occurs from June to early September.
(So you still have one month left to save up to buy it you know? If you want to lah.)
According to AsiaOne, heavier rain was not an issue just for Singapore. In Malaysia, the increased wet weather has resulted in lower yields of the fruit.
This means a 60 to 80 percent reduction of yields in the Musang King (also known to us as Mao Shan Wang) and Black Thorn varieties in Penang, Johor, and Pahang.
Love for Musang King or Mao Shan Wang
A quick guide for why Singaporeans love the Musang King variety for durians is because it’s known to be the most creamiest, most buttery yet bittersweet compared to other durians.
In short, durian lovers love it because it has a texture and taste that just melts in their mouths.
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(Though as an anti-durian person, the closest equivalent I can think of is probably the experience of eating braised pork belly.)
As for the Black Thorn variety, its known to be rich and creamy as well but with a slight hint of bitterness that is stronger compared to Musang King.
The flesh is also not as thick compared to the Musang King variety and not as heavy on the gut when eaten.
Operating Costs Increased Due to Russia-Ukraine War
Aside from the low produce, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has resulted in higher operating costs, labour shortage, and high cost fertilisers as well.
With all these elements combined, it will inevitably lead to increased prices of durians for Singaporeans this year.
Founder of 99 Old Trees in Chinatown, Kelvin Tan, said that the estimated price increase for all durians this season might range between 10 to 25 percent.
So long story short, just be mentally prepared for a price hike this durian season if you are a durian fan in Singapore.
(If anything, worse case just jio more of your friends to make a money pool for your durian supper runs lor.)
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