SINGAPORE, June 24 -- Durian sellers in the republic said local prices were unlikely to follow the plunge in Malaysia that has seen the king of fruits plunge going just a few ringgit per kilogram for popular varieties.

Retailers told The Straits Times that although prices have dipped over the past few days, the decline will be tempered by the realities of the Singapore market.

Mao Shan Wang, a perennial favourite, has dropped from a March peak of around S$28 S$20 per kg as of June 23. Less premium varieties, such as Red Prawn, have eased from S$14 to S$12 per kg.

Sellers expect Mao Shan Wang to bottom out at around S$18 per kg, mirroring the prices seen during the last major glut in December 2025.

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