Chayote Prices in Mexico Skyrocketed to Record High due to Hailstorms

The price of chayote in Mexico has surged significantly over the past two months, reaching USD 2.23/kg in August, a 33% MoM increase. The primary cause of this price hike can be attributed to destructive hailstorms that severely damaged chayote crops, reducing overall production by 60%. Chayote cultivation's susceptibility to environmental conditions, such as shifting seasons, exacerbated the impact of these storms, causing a shortage in the market that led to increased demand and limited supply.