date:Feb 18, 2021
In Malaysia, where a long lockdown has slowed domestic demand, traders are now more reliant on China's appetite for the fruit. A first lockdown in Malaysia did not do too much damage to demand but a serious Covid-19 resurgence has prompted authorities to re-impose curbs for a longer period, hitting the economy again and hammering the durian industry.
Compared to last year, the local sales are not as good, Eric Chan, a trader and managing director of Dulai Fruits Enterprise, stated.
Many durian