Musang King durian traders pay 5% commission for information amid tight supply
Traders are offering commissions of nearly 5% to people who can point them to Musang King durian suppliers as the fruit sparsely grown in Vietnam becomes harder to procure.
Musang King durian traders in Vietnam are paying a 5% commission of VND6,000 (US$0.23) per kilogram to sourcing agents, a significant increase from the usual VND2,000 (US$0.08) per kilogram for the more common Ri6 variety. This high rate is attributed to the tight supply of Musang King durian, an exotic fruit originally from Malaysia that is difficult to cultivate in Vietnam and mostly grown in scattered areas across the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta.
Traders are facing challenges in securing enough supply due to the limited harvesting season and the increased demand from China, the world's largest market for durian.
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