date:Dec 14, 2022
A glut of durians coming from Malaysian plantations in Pahang, Johor and Genting Highlands has resulted in record low prices. In some places, the prized Musang King variety sells for as little as $16 a kg.
One trader said this is the biggest drop in durian prices in 10 years, although there is a yearly seasonal dip in December. At his shop, the price of the AAA grade Musang King, which is the top tier of the durian variety, is now $25 a kg a 38 per cent drop from $40 a kg six months ago. The s