Peru July potato output -19.6% YoY; Lima supply steady, prices down 16.1%

Peru's national potato harvest fell 19.6% in July due to reduced planted area and water stress, yet Lima's wholesale market intake dropped only 1%, indicating regional supply buffers. White potato prices in Lima are 16.1% below July 2025, suggesting local oversupply despite national decline. The divergence points to localized production losses rather than systemic food inflation risk.