Severe Indonesian Wildfires Trigger Air Purifier Shortages in Singapore

Key summary

Xiaomi representatives in Singapore reported that air purifier sales surged 19-fold in the first half of October compared to the same period last year, leaving all 18 retail outlets completely out of stock. Major brands like Dyson and various electronics retailers faced identical supply issues as customers purchased even display units. The shortage stems from severe haze caused by wildfires in Indonesia, which is the worst in over a decade and has also depleted air mask supplies.