In the last week of August, papaya prices surged in Brazil's major production areas due to a decrease in field volume. Type 12-18 Hawaii saw a 46% increase to R$5.63/kg in the North of Espírito Santo, and Formosa variety soared by 86% to R$1.81/kg in the South of Bahia. This price hike is attributed to cooler weather conditions that slowed down the fruit's ripening, resulting in a reduced supply. However, as temperatures are predicted to rise, there might be a slight increase in production, potentially affecting price stability.