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Musang King durian floods market, sold for as low as RM8 per kilo
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Musang King durian floods market, sold for as low as RM8 per kilo

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Musang King durian is being sold for as low as RM8 per kilogram in Kampung Sungai Kiol, Jerantut, due to an oversupply.
  • This price is a significant drop from previous seasons, where prices ranged from RM25 to RM60 per kilogram.
  • Durian farm operators are selling lower-grade durians at the reduced price to manage the abundant harvest.

The king of fruits, Musang King durian, is experiencing an unprecedented price drop, selling for as little as RM8 per kilogram in Kampung Sungai Kiol, Jerantut. This phenomenon is attributed to an overwhelming supply of the fruit this season.

Lai Yap Wai, a durian farm operator, explained that the abundance of harvest since the beginning of the week has caused prices to plummet. In previous seasons, Musang King durians, often associated with luxury, commanded prices between RM25 and RM60 per kilogram. "I had to sell grade C and D durians for RM8 per kilogram," Lai stated, indicating the necessity of the reduced price to manage the surplus.

The current situation contrasts sharply with the high prices typically associated with premium durian varieties. The market is flooded with the fruit, leading operators to sell lower grades at significantly reduced prices to cope with the bumper crop.

I had to sell grade C and D durians for RM8 per kilogram

— Lai Yap WaiLai Yap Wai, a durian farm operator, explaining the reason for the low prices.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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