‘Durian tsunami’ sweeps Malaysia, making premium Musang King dirt cheap
Malaysia’s durian lovers are in for a treat as prices for the “king of fruits” will remain low from now until August.
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Malaysia’s durian lovers are in for a treat as prices for the “king of fruits” will remain low from now until August. Administrative executive Lim Mei Ling, 34, said the price drop is a welcome surprise. “Normally, I would think twice before buying Musang King. Less premium varieties, such as Red Prawn, have eased from S$14 to S$12 per kg.
Furthermore, Sellers expect Mao Shan Wang to bottom out at around S$18 per kg, mirroring the prices seen during the last major glut in December 2025. “This is the cheapest it’s been in the last five years,” said Kelvin Tan, co-founder of 99 Old Trees in Outram Park. Chan described the situation as a natural market correction after a decade of expansion in the industry. “For the past 10 years, prices have been rising. Bumper harvests across several states have created a glut with the price of Musang King having reportedly fallen to as low as RM9 (S$2.80) per kilogramme.
In addition, SINGAPORE – Durian prices in Malaysia may have plummeted to rare lows of just a few ringgits per fruit for popular varieties amid a bumper harvest, but sellers in Singapore do not expect prices to fall as sharply. Singapore imports the majority of its durians from Johor and Pahang, where the durian seasons are typically around June and July, and December.
One point remains disputed: Opposite versions — Since it’s the school holidays, many Singaporeans can just head to the farms directly.”… ; Since it’s the school holidays, many Singaporeans can just head to the farms directly.”….
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Malaysia’s durian lovers are in for a treat as prices for the “king of fruits” will remain low from now until August.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesAdministrative executive Lim Mei Ling, 34, said the price drop is a welcome surprise. “Normally, I would think twice before buying Musang King.
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Less premium varieties, such as Red Prawn, have eased from S$14 to S$12 per kg.
according to Malay Mail +1Sellers expect Mao Shan Wang to bottom out at around S$18 per kg, mirroring the prices seen during the last major glut in December 2025. “This is the cheapest it’s been in the last five years,” said Kelvin Tan, co-founder of 99 Old Trees in Outram Park.
according to Malay Mail +1Chan described the situation as a natural market correction after a decade of expansion in the industry. “For the past 10 years, prices have been rising.
according to The Straits Times - AsiaBumper harvests across several states have created a glut with the price of Musang King having reportedly fallen to as low as RM9 (S$2.80) per kilogramme.
according to The Straits Times - AsiaSINGAPORE – Durian prices in Malaysia may have plummeted to rare lows of just a few ringgits per fruit for popular varieties amid a bumper harvest, but sellers in Singapore do not expect prices to fall as sharply.
according to The Straits Times - SingaporeSingapore imports the majority of its durians from Johor and Pahang, where the durian seasons are typically around June and July, and December.
according to The Straits Times - Singapore
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- Since it’s the school holidays, many Singaporeans can just head to the farms directly.”…The Straits Times - Singapore
- Since it’s the school holidays, many Singaporeans can just head to the farms directly.”…Malay Mail
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Malaysia’s durian lovers are in for a treat as prices for the “king of fruits” will remain low from now until August.
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