Hot weather lifts coconut sales in Johor, but less than before as it became more readily available in Singapore

Fruit sellers have reported an increase in coconut sales due to hot weather, but the rise is not as significant as it was a few years ago. This is because coconuts are now more readily available to some customers without them having to cross a border. Sellers have noted that a significant number of their customers are from a neighboring area.

One seller, Tie Kian, has seen his daily sales drop to around 100 coconuts, despite the heat and haze, compared to at least 200 previously. Further details about the impact of the hot weather on coconut sales are available from the source.