Low supply hikes up durian price this year

Durian sellers in Myeik District, Taninthayi Region, earn a healthy profit due to the price gain amid the low yield this year, said a durian seller.
“The production declined this year. However, we are happy with the higher price. The price of a big sized durian soared to K5,000-6,000 from K3,000. The small durian also fetched a high of K1,000-1,500. Shanchaung Road in Myeik is crowded with durian sellers and buyers this year”, said a seller U Lwin Aye.
Last year, the demand sharply fell owing to the travel restrictions triggered by the COVID-19.
“The local community mostly depends on horticulture and fishery businesses. Durian sees higher purchase orders from Yangon this year. Despite low yield, the sellers are satisfied with a high price and steady demand”, said a seasonal fruit seller.
Additionally, Thailand is buying the durian seeds at K6,000 per viss (1.6 kg). So, nothing goes to waste. Both the flesh and seeds are marketable, she continued.
The durians from Kyunsu, Myeik and Taninthayi townships are highly competitive in the domestic market, regardless of the low yield as against that of last year. — Myint Oo (Myeik)/GNLM