These are the foods that have already increased in price and those that could become more expensive in the coming months due to the El Niño phenomenon.

The El Niño weather phenomenon is exerting pressure on food prices in Peruvian markets through a combination of extreme weather events, increased diesel costs, and transportation challenges. These pressures are resulting in immediate price increases for several food items, alongside warnings of further potential price hikes in the coming months.

Simultaneously, rising commodity costs are impacting consumer behavior in other regions. In the United States, sales of Halloween candy dropped by 6.7 percent during the month leading up to October 17 compared to the same period in 2025, driven by elevated chocolate prices according to market research firm NielsenIQ.