Durian prices in Malaysia have decreased in 2026 due to an oversupply in the market. Malaysian durian farmers are experiencing lower selling prices for their produce.

Lu Yuee Thing, a durian farm owner with several farms near Raub, reported selling Musang King durians to retailers at an average of 13.50 ringgit in December 2025. She stated that the current selling price for Musang King durians is half that figure. Thing observed that many individuals previously converted rubber tree or oil palm plantations to durian farms, and many of those trees are now starting to bear fruit. "Back then, a lot of people cut down their rubber trees or oil palms to grow durians. A lot of the trees [planted then] are now starting to bear fruit," Thing said.

Han Sing Keng, a durian farmer and seller in Johor state, sells Musang King durians for 50 ringgit per kilogram. He has reduced prices for Musang King durians by nearly one-third. "The market pressure is too high for me," Keng said. He indicated that many durians currently sold at low prices are not suitable for export. "They don't have any other way to sell it. The name is still Musang King, but the quality is not up to standard," Keng said. To offset lost profits, Keng is attempting to sell other fruits, such as bananas.

In response, Malaysia's Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority is purchasing durians from small farmers at a base price. Faisal Iswardi Ismail, the deputy director of Malaysia's Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority, expressed hope for a market recovery. "We hope prices can recover within the next few weeks," Ismail said.

Why It Matters

The decrease in durian prices in Malaysia affects durian farmers across the country. The oversupply is attributed to new durian trees maturing and producing fruit, which has led to a reduction in quality for some of the available product. This situation creates economic challenges for farmers and influences market dynamics for one of Malaysia's key agricultural exports.