Durian expected to go down to P50

DAVAO. After being in the hundreds in the previous weeks, the price of durian is expected to lower to P50 per kilogram (kg) by the end of August. This is still much higher than the P20/kg that was recorded in 2015. (Gilford A. Doquila)
DAVAO. After being in the hundreds in the previous weeks, the price of durian is expected to lower to P50 per kilogram (kg) by the end of August. This is still much higher than the P20/kg that was recorded in 2015. (Gilford A. Doquila)

WITH the increase of durian supply in the city, durian prices are also expected to lower to P50 per kilogram (kg) by the end of August.

“Kumpara sa miagi nga bulan mas mubaba jud ang presyo sa durian (Compared to last month, the durian price will really go down),” durian vendor Aldrin Pradi said Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Bankerohan Public Market, Davao City.

Pradi added the current prices of durian are still set to change especially that durian trees bear fruits during the months of August and September.

Pradi said prices differ for each durian variety. Davao Selection is at P60/kg, Malaysian Native is at P60/kg, D101 at P70/kg, Monthong Obosa at P70/kg, Arancillo at P70/kg, Karadumthong (alcon fancy) is at P70/kg, Kimbangan at P70/kg, Nanam at P80/kg, Puyat at P80/kg, Duyaya at P80/kg, and D-24 at P70/kg.

“Karun ra ni ingun-ani pa kay bago ra man pud nidaghan ang mga durian, pero sa September mas mudaghan pa ni (This is just for now because the supplies are yet to increase, come September durian supply will increase more,)” Pradi said.

On Tuesday, it was reported that the durian sold at the Magsaysay Fruit Vendors Association was pegged at P100/kg. Vendors say the higher price is due to the lack of supply despite being the harvest season.

In previous reports, the Durian Industry Council of Davao City said the lower supply is due to the reduction of production areas and increased foreign demand. However, the organization remains hopeful that the price of the fruit will continue to go down.

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