Supply glut exposes challenge of matching production with demand

20260702 durian festival

Visitors browse discounted durians at Putrajaya Durian Fest, just south of Kuala Lumpur, on June 26. (Photo by Norman Goh)

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has spent years turning durian into one of its fastest-growing agricultural exports, fueled by soaring demand from China for premium varieties such as Musang King.