Tropical Fruits in Sandakan

Tropical Fruits in Sandakan

Sandakan (Sabah) has a tropical climate, rich in many kinds of tropical fruits, which can be divided into seasonal and non-seasonal fruit. Depending on when you will reach Sandakan, aim for your prefer fruits, take note of the price, then you can enjoy the all these fruits in reasonable price!

◆ Seasonal

Durian

 - Season: June ~ August

 - Price: RM 5 ~ 15 / KG (vary on its species)

 - known as the "King of Fruits".

Mangosteen

 - Season: July ~ September

 - Price: RM 3 ~ 5 / KG

 - known as the "Queen of Fruits".

Rambutan

 - Season: June ~ August

 - Price: RM 4 ~ 5 / KG

Mango

 - Season: June ~ August

 - Price: RM 10 / several pcs

Duku / Langsat

 - Season: July ~ September

 - Price: RM 3 ~ 6 / KG

 - Their appreance are similar.

Salacca

 - Season: June

 - Price: RM 2 ~ 3 / bag

Ciku

 - Season: March ~ July, September ~ November

 - Price: RM 5 ~ 6 / KG

Jackfruit

 - Season: June ~ December

 - Price: RM3 / KG

Cempedak

 - Season: May ~ October

 - Price: RM 2 ~ 3 / KG

Tarap / Marang

 - Season: July ~ August

 - Price: RM 3 ~ 5 / pcs

 - Exclusive in Borneo.

◆ Non-seasonal

Coconut

 - Price: RM 2.50 / pcs

 

Watermelon

 - Price: RM 2 ~ 3 / KG

 

Papaya

 - Price: RM 2 ~ 3 / KG

 

Banana

 - Price: RM 2 ~ 5 / bunch (vary on its species)

You may find it at markert (local peoples call it as "Pasar" or "Tamu").

Sandakan: 

1. The Central Market,

2. Pasar Kim Fung at Mile 4,

3. Roundabout at Mile 7,

4. Pasar at Mile 8.

The price listed above may vary depends on location, quantity and season.

 If you are lucky, you may find some fruits even not in its season.

 

 Please keep in mind that: Do not eat too much!

 So as not to cause physical discomfort, delay or destroy your travel plan.