Derived Products
Dried Lima Beans, Lima Bean Flour, Lima Bean Puree, Frozen Lima Beans
Last Updated
2026-07-19
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Lima Beans market coverage spans 20 countries.
- 62 exporter companies and 108 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 103 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-19.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Lima Beans
Analyze 103 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Lima Beans.
Fresh Lima Beans Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Lima Beans to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Lima Beans: Mexico (+64.1%), India (-31.3%), Peru (-8.1%).
Fresh Lima Beans Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-08, benchmark Fresh Lima Beans country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Lima Beans transaction unit prices: Colombia (1.11 USD / kg), Peru (1.08 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | -31.3% | 5 | 1.28 USD / kg (57 kg) | 1.55 USD / kg (167.98 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | +64.1% | 13 | - (-) | 2.00 USD / kg (15,308.32 kg) | 2.10 USD / kg (6,967.28 kg) | 1.31 USD / kg (3,878.82 kg) | 1.31 USD / kg (3,680.85 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Colombia | -6.5% | 41 | - (-) | 0.91 USD / kg (421,040 kg) | 1.02 USD / kg (171,380 kg) | 0.90 USD / kg (222,280 kg) | 1.19 USD / kg (226,180 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (98,780 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | -8.1% | 31 | - (-) | 1.39 USD / kg (51,710 kg) | 1.35 USD / kg (64,910 kg) | 1.24 USD / kg (192,920 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (96,000 kg) | 1.08 USD / kg (266,694 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | 0.0% | 13 | - (-) | 1.54 USD / kg (70 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (70 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (280 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (210 kg) | - (-) |
Fresh Lima Beans Global Supply Chain Coverage
170 companies
62 exporters and 108 importers are mapped for Fresh Lima Beans.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Lima Beans, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Lima Beans Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
62 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Lima Beans. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Lima Beans Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 62 total exporter companies in the Fresh Lima Beans supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Malta
Supplying Products: Fresh Lima Beans
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Italy
Supplying Products: Fresh Lima Beans
(Madagascar)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: India, Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Fresh Lima Beans, Fresh Cowpea, Dried Black Beans
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Peru
Supplying Products: Fresh Lima Beans
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Lima Beans, Fresh Lime
(Madagascar)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Fresh Lima Beans
Fresh Lima Beans Global Exporter Coverage
62 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Lima Beans supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Fresh Lima Beans Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
108 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Lima Beans demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Lima Beans Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOnline Retail And FulfillmentOthers
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lebanon)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Lebanon)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
108 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Lima Beans.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Lima Beans buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Lima Beans
Fresh Lima Beans Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Lima Beans wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Lima Beans wholesale unit prices: Spain (2.41 USD / kg), Mexico (1.35 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2.59 USD / kg | 2.59 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Argentina | 0.50 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Spain | 3.49 USD / kg | 3.25 USD / kg | 2.53 USD / kg | 2.19 USD / kg | 2.43 USD / kg | 2.41 USD / kg | ||||||
| Mexico | 1.79 USD / kg | 1.70 USD / kg | 1.60 USD / kg | - | 1.35 USD / kg | 1.35 USD / kg | ||||||
| South Africa | - | - | 1.45 USD / kg | - | - | - |
Fresh Lima Beans Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Lima Beans wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 2.68 USD / kg | 2.45 USD / kg | 2.94 USD / kg | -3.3% |
| 2 | Argentina | 0.37 USD / kg | 0.05 USD / kg | 0.52 USD / kg | -54.5% |
| 3 | Spain | 3.02 USD / kg | 1.72 USD / kg | 5.27 USD / kg | +17.4% |
| 4 | Mexico | 1.62 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 2.31 USD / kg | +8.2% |
| 5 | South Africa | 1.45 USD / kg | 1.17 USD / kg | 1.74 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Lima Beans Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Fresh Lima Beans wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | LIM* * ******** **** ***** *********** ******* ******** | 5.26 USD / kg | |
| 2026-07-01 | Bea*** ********* * ******* ******** ****** **** ******** **** ***** ************* ** **** ******* ******** ******** ****** | 30.00 USD / kg | |
| 2026-07-01 | LIM*********** **** * ******* ****** ****** ******** ******** ****** * ******* ****** | 0.97 USD / kg | |
| 2026-07-01 | Bea*** ********* * ******* ******** ****** **** ******** **** ***** ************* ** **** ******* ******** ******** ****** | 30.00 USD / kg | |
| 2026-07-01 | LIM* * ******** **** ******** ******** ******* ******** | 4.95 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupLeguminous vegetable / pulse (Phaseolus bean)
Scientific NamePhaseolus lunatus L.
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Grown across humid, sub-humid, and semi-arid tropical climates and warm temperate climates; requires a dry period for seed maturation
- Commonly cited favorable temperatures about 16–27°C
- Commonly cited rainfall range about 900–1500 mm/year (with some drought tolerance once established in certain forms)
- Prefers well-drained soils; commonly cited preference for pH above ~6 but some cultivars tolerate more acidic soils
Main VarietiesSieva (small-seeded / baby lima), Big Lima (large-seeded), Potato (small, more globular seed type)
Consumption Forms
- Fresh in pods (cooked after shelling)
- Fresh shelled green seeds (boiled/cooked)
- Dried beans
- Canned beans
- Frozen beans
Grading Factors
- Pods fairly well filled and not excessively small
- Freedom from soft decay, insect damage, and mechanical injury
- Freshness and avoidance of overmaturity
- Cleanliness and absence of dirt/foreign matter
Planting to HarvestBushy annual forms are commonly cited as producing harvestable seeds in roughly 60–110 days, while perennial/climbing forms may take longer to reach maturity (commonly cited as ~180–240 days).
Market
Fresh lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are a relatively niche traded leguminous vegetable compared with lima beans sold as dried, canned, or frozen products, and species-specific global production statistics are commonly aggregated with other legume grains in major datasets. Literature notes the United States as a historically important producer, with Madagascar and Peru also cited as notable producers, but up-to-date global totals for lima beans alone are not systematically reported. In fresh form, the product is marketed in pods or as shelled green seeds and is logistics-sensitive: recommended refrigerated transit/storage life for pods is only a few days under high humidity. As a result, fresh lima bean trade tends to be more regional and seasonal than processed forms, with quality sorting, rapid cooling, and short lead times driving commercial feasibility.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesHistorically cited as the most important producer in mid-1990s literature; species-specific global production statistics are commonly aggregated with other legume grains in FAOSTAT.
- MadagascarCited as a notable producer in mid-1990s literature; species-specific global production statistics are commonly aggregated with other legume grains in FAOSTAT.
- PeruCited as a notable producer in mid-1990s literature; species-specific global production statistics are commonly aggregated with other legume grains in FAOSTAT.
Supply Calendar
- United States:Aug, Sep, OctSeasonal availability for fresh lima beans in U.S. consumer channels is commonly cited as late summer to early autumn.
Specification
Major VarietiesSieva (small-seeded / "baby" lima type), Big Lima (large-seeded type), Potato (small, more globular seed type)
Physical Attributes
- Flattened pods typically containing 2–4 seeds; seed size and color vary widely by cultivar group
- Green pods for fresh market; green immature seeds are commonly consumed as a vegetable when shelled
Compositional Metrics
- Cyanogenic glycosides (notably linamarin) can be present and vary by genotype and maturity; adequate cooking is a key safety control
Grades
- UNECE FFV-06 marketing standard uses commercial classes (e.g., Class I / Class II) for beans in trade
- USDA AMS U.S. grades exist for lima bean pods (e.g., U.S. No. 1) based on fill, freshness, shape, and freedom from decay/damage
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (pods) -> field packing or transport to shed -> sorting for fill/defects -> rapid cooling -> high-RH refrigerated transport -> distribution -> retail/foodservice
- Optional: shelling to green seeds for fresh sale -> refrigerated distribution (short holding time)
Demand Drivers
- Demand is often dominated by dried, canned, and frozen lima bean formats; fresh pods/shelled green seeds are more seasonal and regionally supplied
Temperature
- For lima beans in pods, refrigerated handling around 5–6°C with high relative humidity is commonly cited for transit/storage planning
Shelf Life
- For lima beans in pods, approximate refrigerated transit/storage life is commonly cited as about 5 days under recommended conditions, making delays and cold-chain breaks high-risk
Risks
Food Safety HighLima beans contain cyanogenic glycosides (including linamarin) that can release cyanide when raw or improperly cooked; genotype and maturity can influence cyanogenic potential, creating a safety and reputational risk if preparation guidance and process controls are inadequate.Use supplier specifications and consumer/foodservice preparation guidance; for processed formats, validate time/temperature controls (e.g., blanching/boiling) to reduce cyanogenic potential.
Shelf Life Limitation MediumFresh lima beans in pods have a short recommended refrigerated transit/storage life (on the order of days), so port delays, temperature excursions, or low-humidity storage can quickly translate into shrink, quality claims, and rejected lots.Prioritize rapid cooling, high-humidity cold chain, and short lead-time routing; avoid mixed loads that raise ethylene/temperature management complexity.
Market Transparency MediumSpecies-specific production statistics for lima bean are commonly aggregated with other legume grains in major global datasets, and many trade classifications group lima beans with other fresh/chilled beans, limiting visibility into true global supply/demand balance.Triangulate with customs-line data where available, buyer/seller contract volumes, and targeted market intelligence rather than relying on aggregated categories alone.
Climate MediumLima bean performs best within warm temperature bands and moderate rainfall regimes; heat, drought, or excessive humidity outside cultivar tolerance can reduce yields and elevate disease pressure, tightening fresh supply windows in affected regions.Diversify sourcing across agro-climatic zones and cultivar types; monitor seasonal forecasts and irrigated vs rainfed exposure in key supply regions.
Sustainability
- Food loss and waste risk in fresh trade due to short refrigerated life and moisture-loss sensitivity
- Legume agronomy theme: lima bean is an N-fixing legume and has been used as green manure/cover crop in some systems
FAQ
Why is it important to cook lima beans thoroughly?Lima beans contain cyanogenic compounds (including linamarin) that can release cyanide when the bean is damaged or undercooked. Proper cooking is a key safety step to reduce this risk, and some guidance notes that commercially grown beans are regulated for cyanide content in certain markets.
Why is it hard to find reliable global production statistics for lima beans specifically?Some major global datasets aggregate lima beans together with other legume grains rather than reporting species-specific totals. That means global supply estimates for lima beans alone often rely on literature sources or country-specific data rather than a single comprehensive global series.
What are the main commercial types of lima beans used in trade and production?A common way to describe commercial diversity is by seed-size groups, including small-seeded types often called Sieva or “baby” limas and larger-seeded “Big Lima” types. These groupings reflect real differences in seed size/shape and are used across cultivation and marketing contexts.
Sources
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