Peru food inflation: corn wholesale price doubles, chicken to rise in Q1 2027

Wholesale corn prices in Lima have more than doubled between January and October 2026, driven by El Niño effects on supply. Chicken prices, which fell in 2026, are projected to increase in Q1 2027. This signals persistent food inflation pressures in Peru, with potential implications for consumer prices and monetary policy.

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