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‘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. This is due to a bumper harvest, leading to a situation known as “durian tsunami” where an oversupply in the market causes prices to tumble. Administrative executive Lim Mei Ling, 34, said the price drop is a welcome surprise. “Normally, I would think twice before buying Musang King. But now, I can enjoy this premium durian and keep some for later,” she said. Engineer Kelvin Tan,...

24 Jun 2026, 01:30 UTCSource: South China Morning PostOriginal source
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Эскалация43% model probability

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Confirmation indicators

  • Increase in durian exports from Malaysia to other countries like China and Singapore. Media reports highlighting the "durian tsunami" effect with increased consumer demand for Musang King. Reports of local durian farmers facing surplus due to the high yield. Time horizon: 30 days to 60 days
Horizon: 7–30 days