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Lime Juice Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Mojo Criollo Sauce
Raw Materials
Fresh Lime
HS Code
200931
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Lime Juice market coverage spans 130 countries.
  • 224 exporter companies and 301 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 1,554 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Lime Juice

Analyze 1,554 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Lime Juice.

Lime Juice Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Lime Juice to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Lime Juice: Brazil (+267.2%), China (-63.6%), Panama (-49.1%).

Lime Juice Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Lime Juice country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Lime Juice transaction unit prices: New Zealand (4.24 USD / kg), India (3.06 USD / kg), United States (2.29 USD / kg), Portugal (2.18 USD / kg), Brazil (2.10 USD / kg), 8 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Italy-0.8%491.60 USD / kg (22,538.016 kg)1.05 USD / kg (24,478 kg)1.09 USD / kg (129,177.296 kg)1.27 USD / kg (303,777.362 kg)0.85 USD / kg (317,439.808 kg)0.69 USD / kg (159,420.032 kg)
Thailand-0.7%200.62 USD / kg (15,480 kg)0.62 USD / kg (15,480 kg)- (-)0.63 USD / kg (15,600 kg)- (-)0.69 USD / kg (31,200 kg)
Vietnam-6.7%181.29 USD / kg (11,000 kg)1.03 USD / kg (14,102 kg)1.69 USD / kg (51,691 kg)1.61 USD / kg (26,790 kg)1.88 USD / kg (25,560 kg)- (-)
Mexico+22.1%9480.66 USD / kg (2,179,590.559 kg)0.13 USD / kg (33,701,530.545 kg)0.13 USD / kg (34,446,294.861 kg)0.18 USD / kg (7,602,137.595 kg)0.30 USD / kg (9,224,545.307 kg)0.38 USD / kg (7,156,467.6 kg)
Peru-34.1%3720.73 USD / kg (875,436.28 kg)0.84 USD / kg (348,100.297 kg)0.76 USD / kg (1,212,412.74 kg)0.78 USD / kg (1,050,778.441 kg)0.78 USD / kg (1,185,944.326 kg)0.76 USD / kg (1,158,278.571 kg)
United States-18.8%340.15 USD / kg (26,113.089 kg)5.42 USD / kg (10,404.99 kg)2.48 USD / kg (2,935.14 kg)1.56 USD / kg (7,332.444 kg)1.31 USD / kg (57,826.411 kg)2.29 USD / kg (175 kg)
Panama-49.1%26- (-)- (-)- (-)0.99 USD / kg (67,990 kg)1.25 USD / kg (77,720 kg)0.75 USD / kg (131,900 kg)
India-5.8%222.27 USD / kg (398.4 kg)3.01 USD / kg (2,088 kg)3.77 USD / kg (1,478.96 kg)2.85 USD / kg (2,000 kg)2.93 USD / kg (4,704 kg)3.06 USD / kg (4,627.2 kg)
Turkiye+10.0%11- (-)- (-)- (-)0.96 USD / kg (52,680 kg)- (-)0.55 USD / kg (53,585 kg)
Switzerland+9.8%175.34 USD / kg (135,374.53 kg)5.53 USD / kg (86,453 kg)- (-)5.63 USD / kg (-)5.35 USD / kg (347.66 kg)2.00 USD / kg (92,869.3 kg)
Lime Juice Global Supply Chain Coverage
525 companies
224 exporters and 301 importers are mapped for Lime Juice.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Lime Juice, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Lime Juice Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

224 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Lime Juice. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Lime Juice Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 224 total exporter companies in the Lime Juice supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-08
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersLogistics
(Belize)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Panama)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Brazil)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food PackagingOthersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Lime Juice Global Exporter Coverage
224 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Lime Juice supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Lime Juice (HS Code 200931) in 2024

For Lime Juice in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Spain130,570,386.472 kg129,585,809.78 USD
2Italy56,310,299 kg113,176,589.111 USD
3Mexico46,894,400 kg44,238,237 USD
4United States28,082,718 kg26,770,907 USD
5Netherlands11,181,047 kg20,354,717.647 USD
6Japan1,571,370 kg20,092,688 USD
7Israel10,222,801.274 kg14,148,000 USD
8Brazil28,134,422 kg14,088,649 USD
9Germany6,824,466.396 kg13,891,970.041 USD
10South Korea1,613,007.488 kg12,784,825 USD

Lime Juice Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Lime Juice Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

301 importer companies are mapped for Lime Juice demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Lime Juice Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food PackagingBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Belgium)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, Ukraine, United States
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersShipping And Water TransportLand Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
301 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Lime Juice.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Lime Juice buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Lime Juice (HS Code 200931) in 2024

For Lime Juice in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States142,047,406 kg136,509,413 USD
2South Korea19,321,174.05 kg35,949,527 USD
3Germany23,253,826.492 kg33,744,019.379 USD
4United Kingdom21,195,031 kg31,468,270.899 USD
5Canada16,398,260.096 kg25,846,693.784 USD
6Netherlands23,910,545.077 kg24,029,010.734 USD
7Japan6,554,319 kg17,366,275.462 USD
8Poland11,927,931 kg16,482,347 USD
9Italy9,787,813.188 kg12,182,667.242 USD
10Sweden7,195,339.48 kg7,830,984 USD

Lime Juice Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Lime Juice origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormLiquid (single-strength juice and/or concentrate)
Industry PositionProcessed Food Product

Market

Lime juice is a globally traded processed fruit product used as a beverage ingredient and culinary acidulant, moving internationally both as single-strength juice and as concentrate for reconstitution and blending. Supply is structurally tied to lime- and lemon-growing regions with industrial juice-processing capacity, while demand is driven by foodservice (including cocktails), retail condiments, and manufactured beverages. International trade is sensitive to citrus crop shocks (notably citrus greening/HLB) and weather events in key producing regions, which can quickly tighten availability and lift prices. Buyers commonly manage risk through multi-origin sourcing, specification-based procurement (authenticity and acidity), and use of aseptic and/or frozen logistics for bulk formats.
Major Producing Countries
  • MexicoMajor producer of limes and an important origin for lime-based juice and concentrates serving North American and export demand.
  • IndiaLarge citrus producer (including limes/lemons) with substantial domestic utilization; export participation depends on processing and compliance capacity.
  • BrazilLarge citrus production base; processed citrus sector scale can support juice exports (including citrus juice blends and concentrates).
  • ArgentinaMajor lemon-growing and processing origin; commonly associated with lemon/lime-class citrus juice concentrates in global trade.
  • SpainCitrus producer with processing presence; participates in EU supply chains for citrus-derived juices and ingredients.
Major Exporting Countries
  • MexicoKey exporter for lime-derived products; proximity supports frequent shipments into North American supply chains.
  • ArgentinaImportant exporter of citrus juice concentrates (notably lemon), often relevant in buyer substitution/coverage for lime-juice applications.
  • SpainEU-linked exporter of citrus ingredients and juices, supporting regional blending and distribution networks.
  • ItalyExporter of citrus juices and ingredients into EU and specialty markets.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesMajor destination market for lime juice and concentrate for foodservice, beverage manufacturing, and retail formats.
  • GermanyLarge EU import market for fruit juices and ingredients, including citrus juices used in manufacturing and retail.
  • NetherlandsEU logistics gateway; commonly involved in re-export, blending, and distribution of juice ingredients.
  • United KingdomSignificant retail and foodservice demand for citrus juices and drink ingredients.
  • JapanQuality- and specification-driven import market for beverage and culinary ingredients, including citrus juices.

Specification

Major VarietiesPersian (Tahiti) lime, Key (Mexican) lime
Physical Attributes
  • High-acidity citrus juice with characteristic lime aroma; color ranges from pale greenish to yellow depending on variety and processing.
  • Aroma (volatile oil) retention is a key quality attribute for foodservice and beverage applications.
Compositional Metrics
  • Common commercial parameters include °Brix, titratable acidity (as citric acid), Brix/acid ratio, pH, and volatile oil content.
  • Authenticity screening may include isotope/marker testing and checks for added sugars, added acids, or dilution, depending on buyer program.
Grades
  • Codex Standard for Fruit Juices and Nectars (CODEX STAN 247-2005) is a widely referenced baseline for juice definitions and quality expectations.
  • Buyer specifications often reference juice authenticity guidance (e.g., AIJN Code of Practice) and country-specific labeling/composition rules.
Packaging
  • Bulk: aseptic bag-in-drum or bag-in-box for single-strength or concentrate; frozen concentrate in drums/IBC for long-distance trade.
  • Retail/foodservice: PET/glass bottles or jugs; many products require refrigeration after opening.
ProcessingHigh acidity supports pasteurization and microbial control, but aroma compounds can be sensitive to heat and oxygen exposure.Concentrate formats reduce freight cost per unit of solids/acidity but require careful reconstitution and blending to meet sensory targets.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Lime harvest and intake quality checks -> washing/sorting -> extraction/pressing -> screening/filtration -> pasteurization -> (optional) evaporation to concentrate -> aseptic or frozen packing -> export shipment -> blending/reconstitution -> packaging and distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Foodservice use (cocktails, beverages, sauces, marinades) and industrial beverage manufacturing needing consistent acidity and flavor.
  • Convenience and shelf-stable formats versus fresh limes, especially where fresh-lime availability is seasonal or volatile.
Temperature
  • Frozen concentrate supply chains typically require frozen storage and transport to preserve quality over long periods.
  • Aseptic bulk juice/concentrate can move under ambient conditions, but temperature control is still used to protect sensory quality and reduce degradation risk.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is strongly format-dependent: aseptic and frozen bulk formats generally support longer storage than chilled single-strength juice; post-opening refrigeration is commonly required for retail formats.

Risks

Plant Disease HighCitrus greening disease (Huanglongbing/HLB) and other citrus pests/diseases can structurally reduce citrus yields and fruit quality, tightening lime-juice availability and increasing procurement risk for globally traded juice and concentrate formats.Use multi-origin sourcing, monitor phytosanitary developments, build contingency formulations (e.g., blend flexibility), and maintain approved secondary suppliers with validated specifications.
Food Fraud HighHigh-acidity citrus juices face adulteration and authenticity risks (e.g., dilution, added acids/sugars, mislabeling of juice strength), which can create regulatory exposure and brand risk in retail and beverage channels.Implement supplier approval, routine authenticity testing aligned to industry guidance, and robust chain-of-custody documentation for concentrates and blends.
Climate MediumWeather shocks (drought, heat, hurricanes, excessive rainfall) can disrupt lime harvest volumes and processing throughput in key origins, creating short-notice supply gaps and price volatility.Diversify origins and pack formats (aseptic and frozen), and align inventory buffers to lead times for bulk imports and downstream bottling.
Regulatory Compliance MediumEvolving requirements on labeling (juice vs. drink), permitted additives/preservatives, and contaminant/residue limits can restrict market access or force reformulation across importing regions.Maintain regulatory horizon scanning for target markets and keep formulations within Codex-aligned additive and labeling expectations plus local rules.
Logistics MediumAseptic packaging material constraints, container availability, and cold-chain disruptions (for frozen concentrate) can delay shipments and degrade quality if handling deviates from specification.Qualify multiple packaging suppliers, specify temperature/handling requirements in contracts, and use condition monitoring for high-risk routes.
Sustainability
  • Water stewardship and drought exposure in citrus-growing regions, with implications for yield variability and community water competition.
  • Agrochemical and residue management (pesticides/fungicides) as a compliance and buyer-requirement theme.
  • Waste valorization opportunities (peel/pulp) versus disposal impacts in juice-processing hubs.
  • Packaging and cold-chain energy footprint (notably for frozen concentrate logistics).
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal orchard labor availability and worker safety during harvest and processing peak periods.
  • Smallholder income volatility where limes are sourced from fragmented farm structures and exposed to price swings.

FAQ

Why is lime juice often traded as concentrate instead of single-strength juice?Concentrate reduces freight and storage costs per unit of usable solids/acidity and can be reconstituted and blended near the destination to meet consistent specifications. This is why many global supply chains use concentrated and aseptically packed or frozen formats for long-distance trade.
What are the most common buyer specifications for lime juice in global trade?Common commercial specifications include °Brix, titratable acidity (as citric acid), pH, and sensory/aroma targets, alongside authenticity and labeling compliance requirements. Packaging format (aseptic vs. frozen) and documentation supporting traceability are also frequent buyer requirements.
What is the single biggest global risk to lime-juice supply continuity?Citrus greening disease (HLB) is a major structural risk because it can reduce citrus yields and fruit quality over time, tightening supply and increasing price volatility. Buyers typically mitigate this by diversifying origins and maintaining qualified alternate suppliers and formats.

Lime Juice Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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Derived products: Mojo Criollo Sauce
Raw materials: Fresh Lime
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