Malaysia’s ‘Durian Tsunami’ Exposes Export-Linked Price Volatility in Musang King Market
A peak-season bumper harvest and oversupply from rejected export-bound durians drove a steep price drop in Malaysia, with Musang King reportedly falling from about RM90/kg to as low as RM9/kg. The episode underscores the domestic market’s sensitivity to China-linked export dynamics and the risks of perishability-driven forced selling.