Durian Diplomacy: The Bitter Taste of Malaysian Exports Malaysia is considering a land route to export fresh durians to China as a pragmatic response to a domestic supply glut.
However, this move also raises questions about the country's reputation for quality produce. Industry players are divided on whether this would undermine Malaysia's premium market share.
The current situation in Malaysia's durian sector is dire. With production outpacing existing export capacity, prices have plummeted by half since 2025.