Why £15 durians are being sold at half price - or given away for free
Summary
Durian prices have dropped sharply due to a large oversupply in Malaysia, the main producer of the fruit. This has led sellers in Singapore to give away durians for free or sell them at very low prices, while Malaysian farmers face financial losses.Key Facts
- Malaysia produces about 550,000 tonnes of durians each year, mainly for export.
- An unusually large harvest in 2026 caused durian prices to fall steeply.
- Some sellers in Singapore give away two durians per customer daily, totaling about 600kg of free fruit.
- Malaysian farmers planted many durian trees over the past decade to meet growing demand from China.
- Most trees planted in this boom period are bearing fruit at the same time, causing a supply glut.
- Prices for premium durians like Musang King have dropped by about half since last year.
- Some farmers say the quality of durians has fallen due to younger trees producing inconsistent fruit.
- Farmers are also affected by bad weather, which harms durian growth and yields.
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