Durian prices in Singapore are climbing again as the seasonal oversupply from Johor begins to dissipate.
Sellers report that the glut which drove costs down sharply in recent weeks is easing, marking a shift in the local market dynamics for the popular fruit.
The price recovery comes as the durian season in Johor winds down.
With the peak harvest period concluding, the volume of fresh fruit crossing the border has contracted, allowing vendors to adjust pricing upward.
This follows a period of intense competition and low margins for retailers who were flooded with cheap stock.
The shift in durian pricing offers a microcosm of broader consumer trends in Singapore.