Executive Summary

Key insights and market outlook

The price of Durian Musang King has dropped significantly to a 10-year low due to a bumper harvest in Malaysia ¹

. This has led to a surge in sales, with prices falling to as low as RM 10 per kilogram at the farm gate level ². The situation has been dubbed a “tsunami durian” by farmers, who are struggling to cope with the oversupply ¹.

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Deep Dive Analysis

Durian Musang King Price Plummets to 10-Year Low

Bumper Harvest in Malaysia Causes Oversupply

A bumper harvest of Durian Musang King in Malaysia has led to a significant drop in prices, with the fruit now selling for as low as RM 10 per kilogram at the farm gate level ¹

. This has resulted in a surge in sales, with many retailers and wholesalers taking advantage of the low prices to stock up on the popular fruit ².

“Tsunami Durian” Hits Farmers

The situation has been dubbed a “tsunami durian” by farmers, who are struggling to cope with the oversupply of the fruit ¹

. Many farmers are finding it difficult to sell their produce, despite the low prices, and are worried about the impact on their livelihoods ².

Impact on the Durian Industry

The price drop is expected to have a significant impact on the durian industry as a whole, with many businesses that rely on the fruit likely to be affected ¹

. However, the low prices may also provide an opportunity for new businesses to enter the market and for existing businesses to expand their operations ².

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