Fresh octopus costs more than 200 pesos per kilo in Mexico City

The article explains the significant increase in octopus prices in Mexico, with a kilogram now costing up to 325 pesos in popular markets and supermarkets, a major rise from the previous selling price of 70-100 pesos in August 2023. This price hike is largely due to a severe drop in production, with a decrease of 62% in 2023. The reduced production numbers are largely attributed to adverse climatic conditions in the key production areas, particularly affecting the second-largest producer, Campeche, which accounts for nearly 32% of Mexico's total octopus production. Consequently, the balance of the national production has shifted towards Yucatán, which now contributes 76% of the total production volume.