MALAYSIA is currently in Junento July 2026 experiencing a historic nationwide durian glut, with local reports detailing a 'Durian Tsunami" that has sent prices plunging by up to 90% due to oversupply. Depending on variety and location, prices have dropped to as low as RM2 to RM5 for standard kampung durians, and RM9 to RM20 per kilogram for the premium varieties like Musang King. The key details regarding the 2026 durian price drop include issue of Premium Varieties (Musang King & Black Thorn) where the prices for highly sought-after durians have fallen dramatically, previously priced at RM60 to RM80 per kg but they are now available for as little as RM9 to RM20 per kg depending on the stall and grade. The standard nd teh Kampung Durians reportd that the bargains happen everywhere whereby smaller or standard varieties are frequently sold in bulk such as RM100 for a basket of seven, or RM2 to RM5 per individual fruit, with the lowest-grade fruits going for as little as 50 sen. For viral Bulk Promotions the vendors across the country (including areas in Pahang and the Klang Valley) have introduced creative promotions like all-you-can-fit "sack" deals (e.g., a large bag or sack for RM100) to clear their bumper yields before they spoil. The idurian ndustry experts and sellers expect these remarkably low prices to last until the end of the peak mid-year harvest season around August 2026. Major news outlets such as the MalaysiaGazette have highlighted the joy of consumers juxtaposed with the pressure on orchard owners due to the sudden market crash. This article in "Anim Agriculture Technology" blog I share about the durian tsunami low price issue in Malaysia in Jun-July 2026 for references.
Media reported that 'Durian glut drives premium prices below RM20 per kg" where an an abundance of durians across the country has resulted in unusually low prices, with premium varieties selling for less than RM20 per kg as traders said. The nationwide glut has been described by traders as case of extraordinary, with consumers able to enjoy a wide range of durian varieties at significantly lower prices. A durian trader in Pontian, Johor, Jefrizal Auzar said that in his 12 years in the business, he had never seen a season quite like this. He said almost all orchards in the state were producing fruit simultaneously, resulting in a supply glut. Various durian varieties were being sold at his stall, including the popular Musang King are priced between RM10 and RM19 per kilogramme. He do not think customers have ever enjoyed prices this low, especially for premium durians, which can now be bought for less than RM20 per kilogrammeand it is not just my stall. Most traders are offering similar prices to ensure stocks are sold quickly and to help orchard owners cope with the oversupply. He said that besides leasing about 100 durian trees of various varieties in Muar, he also sourced supplies from orchard owners in Pontian and nearby areas. He said his stall was currently able to sell up to three tonnes of durians a day, with sales rising further during weekends. During the weekends are usually busier, with visitors from Johor Bahru as well as Singaporean tourists stopping by after visiting Tanjung Piai and durng the durian season, which began in early June 2026 is expected to continue until August are giving more chance to consumers ample opportunity to enjoy the fruit. On average, my stall can sell about 80 tonnes of durians a month, making the Jalan Pontian-Kukup route one of the main destinations for people seeking cheap durians. A case in Gua Musang, Kelantan reported that the current glut has led one trader to receive supplies from 10 growers, compared with only three last year. According to a trader in Bandar Utama, Kweh Tieok Eng stated that he received between 200kg and 500kg of durians daily. He said the increase in supply was due to more orchard owners seeking traders to market their produce as output had risen sharply. He claim that last year, he sourced durians from only three growers, but this year the number has increased to about 10 because of the huge oversupply. Most of the durians received comprise various grades, including Musang King, Red Prawn and Hor Lor (D163) ang in his 10 years as a trader, this season was among those with the largest oversupply of durians. He said prices had fallen to their lowest levels on record, with lower-grade Musang King selling for as little as RM5 per kilogramme. This season is truly extraordinary because there are simply too many durians, and some growers are worried they will not be able to sell them in time. Rather than let the fruit go to waste, it is better to sell it cheaply buat at least the cost of maintaining the orchard and paying workers can be covered,
In other portal in NST reported that 'Durian tsunami slashes prices as Malaysians feast' where Malaysians flocked to fruit stalls Wednesday for a slice of durian after a bumper harvest and oversupply of rejected export crops caused a sudden price drop in the notoriously pungent but expensive delicacy. The aficionados packed food halls and roadside tents around Kuala Lumpur to make the most of the so-called "durian tsunami" that has seen prices of some premium quality fruit drop by as much as 90 per cent. Found across Southeast Asia, the spiky fruit comes in many varieties and in Malaysia, the highly prized cultivar Musang King is consumed locally and exported, mainly to China. Malaysia in which produces more than 550,000 tonnes of durian a year, is currently in its peak harvest season. Reports said on Wednesday the price of Musang King durian plummeted from around RM90 per kg to as little as RM9. As in other varieties, such as Black Thorn, have also dropped in price, according to local media reports and many farmers learned from the industry that this year there would be a 'Musang King tsunami' and this is indeed the case as said by Faisal Iswardi Ismail, Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority deputy director and he hope prices can recover within the next few weeks/ At an event organised by the agricultural authority, customers said they were making the most of the price crash. Reported that at a roadside stall in Segambut, about 10km from central Kuala Lumpur, an AFP correspondent saw people swarming to take advantage of the price boon. The Premium Black Thorn and Musang King were priced at under RM25 per whole fruit. Cheaper varieties were sold in bulk at RM100 for a basket of seven fruits. For Cheah Kim Wai, a manager at the DurianMan shop in Petaling Jaya, just outside the city centre, said "durians this year have become the cheapest they've been." The traders were worried about the slump as "the profit is not great", Cheah told AFP. "But we have to sell, business must go on where durian really has become something ordinary people can afford to eat, priced like the old kampung durians used to be.
Other point stated that 'Durian craze grips social media as prices tumble amid glut' in which the durian season is in full swing, and Malaysians are making sure the internet smells of it. Reported that the durian season fo 2026 is in full swing and Malaysians are making sure the internet smells of it. Across social media platforms, videos of durian stalls, roadside bargains and overflowing baskets have been making the rounds, as sellers push various varieties during the current harvest season. The popular premium varieties such as Black Thorn, Musang King and Udang Merah have also been spotted at roadside stalls around the Klang Valley over the past week. Among the clips gaining attention was a video of a man carrying a sack of durians so full that it appeared close to spilling over as he walked towards a car after making his purchase at a parking area. The post said the sack of durians was sold for RM100, with the man appearing determined to carry as much as possible. Elsewhere online, durian promotions have also surfaced, including offers for local kampung durians at bargain prices. Videos showed crowds and long queues at durian stalls in Bangi, Selangor, as buyers rushed to take advantage of lower prices following a glut in supply. From a facebook video posted by Durian Seladang last week advertised durians from as low as 50 sen per fruit, with other offers listing fruits at RM1 and RM2 each, as well as 10kg for RM50. The price drop comes amid an oversupply of durians during the current season, prompting bargain hunters to flock to stalls and roadside sellers. The oversupply has also prompted intervention by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama), which reportedly offered a RM2.70 per kg floor price for kampung durian purchased from producers under forward purchase agreements with the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry. Thanks....
By,
M Anem,
Senior Agronomist Expert,
Melaka,
Malaysia.
(July 2026).
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