Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
080550
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Lime market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 300 export partner companies and 16 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Lime in United States.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-03-30.
Fresh Lime Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
300 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Lime in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Lime export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080550.
Scatter points are sampled from 87.5% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Lime in United States
5 sampled Fresh Lime transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Lime sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2025-09-24: 1.37 USD / kg, 2025-05-09: 1.88 USD / kg, 2025-04-17: 5.93 USD / kg, 2025-04-08: 6.76 USD / kg, 2025-04-08: 6.76 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | LIM**** ******* ****** ******* | 1.37 USD / kg | (United States) | (Panama) | |
| 2025-05-09 | LIM**** ******* ******** ****** ******* ********** ** ** *** ***** *** ** ****** **** | 1.88 USD / kg | (United States) | (Costa Rica) | |
| 2025-04-17 | PIE *** ***** | 5.93 USD / kg | (United States) | (Panama) | |
| 2025-04-08 | LIM* | 6.76 USD / kg | (United States) | (United States) | |
| 2025-04-08 | LIM* | 6.76 USD / kg | (United States) | (United States) |
Top Fresh Lime Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 300 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Lime in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
United States Export Partner Coverage
300 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States export network depth for Fresh Lime.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Lime partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Lime in United States (HS Code 080550)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Lime export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 114,633,016 | 187,567,949 USD |
| 2023 | 109,860,900 | 187,084,492 USD |
| 2022 | 125,237,359 | 200,652,089 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Lime Exports from United States (HS Code 080550) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Lime exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 68,631,292 | 97,703,193 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 16,508,127 | 34,739,955 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 14,973,832 | 31,781,709 USD |
| 4 | Mexico | 7,333,711 | 8,240,895 USD |
| 5 | New Zealand | 1,795,559 | 3,996,336 USD |
Fresh Lime Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
16 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Lime in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 0.8% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Lime in United States
5 sampled Fresh Lime import transactions in United States provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Lime sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-02-23: 1.39 USD / kg, 2026-02-22: 0.48 USD / kg, 2026-02-12: 1.56 USD / kg, 2026-02-08: 0.65 USD / kg, 2026-02-03: 1.56 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | BOX** ***** ****** ** ***** ** ****** ** *** **** ********** **** ****** * ********* ** ******** *** ****** ** *********** * * * ******** * *********** ****** *** | 1.39 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-22 | BOX** ***** **** ***** ****** ******** * ** ********** *** ****** *** *** *********** * **** *** **** ******** ****** | 0.48 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-12 | BOX** ** ****** ***** * ** ***** * ** *** ****** ******* *** ** * ** *** ** ******* **** * * ** **** *** ** ******* * **** * ** *** ** ******* *** ** * ** **** ****** | 1.56 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-08 | PER** ***** | 0.65 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-03 | TAH*** ***** ***** **** ******* ****** ***** * ** **** ***** ***** ** ***** ****** ***** *** ****** ** ******* ** ******* ******* ****** ******* *********** **** *** ** ******** * | 1.56 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Lime Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 16 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Lime in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
United States Import Partner Coverage
16 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Lime in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Lime importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Lime in United States (HS Code 080550)
Track 3 years of Fresh Lime import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 971,943,173 | 1,153,442,712 USD |
| 2023 | 885,365,677 | 1,087,150,443 USD |
| 2022 | 813,424,856 | 972,225,835 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Lime to United States (HS Code 080550) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Lime to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 705,687,443 | 811,301,054 USD |
| 2 | Colombia | 81,072,493 | 129,167,273 USD |
| 3 | Argentina | 93,852,298 | 97,910,597 USD |
| 4 | Chile | 60,281,104 | 72,673,802 USD |
| 5 | Peru | 14,497,582 | 18,984,694 USD |
Fresh Lime Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in United States
Track Fresh Lime wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in United States.
Historical Fresh Lime Wholesale Supplier Prices in United States (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Lime wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in United States.
Fresh Lime yearly average wholesale prices in United States: 2021: 1.97 USD / kg, 2022: 2.63 USD / kg, 2023: 2.57 USD / kg, 2024: 2.26 USD / kg, 2025: 2.07 USD / kg, 2026: 2.76 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.97 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | 4.96 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 2.63 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | 6.83 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 2.57 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | 6.61 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 2.26 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | 6.00 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 2.07 USD / kg | 0.80 USD / kg | 4.41 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 2.76 USD / kg | 1.10 USD / kg | 5.07 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Lime Wholesale Export Price Updates in United States
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Lime wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in United States.
Fresh Lime latest wholesale updates by date in United States: 2026-03-01: 19.75 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 21.29 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 63.00 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 20.26 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 41.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Lim*********** ***** * ******* ******* ****** ** ***** ****** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ******* ******** ****** | 19.75 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Lim*********** ***** * ******* ******* ****** ** ***** ****** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ******* ******** ****** | 21.29 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Lim*********** ***** * ******* ******* ****** ** ***** ****** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ****** ******** ****** | 63.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Lim*********** ***** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 20.26 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Lim*********** ***** * ******* ********* ****** **** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 41.00 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh lime in the United States is primarily a domestic consumption market with supply largely supported by imports and limited domestic production. Demand is driven by retail and foodservice usage, with year-round availability commonly maintained through imported supply. Market access and clearance for imports depend on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food import controls, and USDA APHIS plant health requirements that vary by origin and commodity. Delivered cost and shrink risk are sensitive to border/port delays and cold-chain handling discipline.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (net importer) with limited domestic production
Domestic RoleConsumer-market citrus item for retail and foodservice; limited specialty domestic production
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityMarket availability is typically year-round due to imports; domestic supply is limited and comparatively seasonal.
Specification
Primary VarietyPersian (Tahiti) lime
Secondary Variety
- Key lime
Physical Attributes
- Buyer specifications commonly emphasize firm fruit, minimal rind blemishes, and size/count consistency for wholesale programs.
Compositional Metrics
- Juice yield and acidity-related eating quality are commonly assessed by buyers, often via internal QC rather than consumer-facing labeling.
Packaging
- Wholesale cartons with count/size specifications for distributor channels
- Retail pack formats such as small bags or loose bulk display depending on retailer program
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard harvest → packinghouse (washing/sizing/packing) → cold storage → refrigerated transport to U.S. entry point → CBP/FDA/APHIS clearance as applicable → importer/wholesaler distribution → retail and foodservice
Temperature
- Cold-chain discipline helps limit dehydration and decay during distribution.
- Avoid temperature abuse (including overly low temperatures that can increase quality defects) during transit and storage.
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilation and humidity management in cartons and storage help reduce mold/decay risk during holding and distribution.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is most sensitive to transit delays, dehydration, and decay pressure; inspection timing and distribution speed are key.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Phytosanitary HighDetection of regulated pests during U.S. port-of-entry inspection can result in shipment holds, required treatment, refusal, or re-export—creating acute disruption for perishable fresh lime loads.Confirm origin/commodity requirements in USDA APHIS guidance (e.g., FAVIR), align packinghouse sanitation and pre-shipment inspection to those requirements, and ensure all phytosanitary documentation and any required treatments are completed before dispatch.
Food Safety MediumFDA admissibility actions (including detention) can occur when importer verification, documentation, or produce safety controls are insufficient, causing delays and potential commercial losses.Maintain FDA Prior Notice compliance, implement FSMA-aligned importer verification (FSVP where applicable), and use third-party audits and lot-level traceability documentation to support admissibility.
Logistics MediumBorder/port congestion, refrigerated capacity tightness, and temperature excursions can increase shrink and reduce shelf-life, raising delivered cost volatility for the U.S. market.Use temperature loggers, diversify routing and entry points where feasible, and hold contingency inventory buffers for high-demand periods.
Supply Volatility MediumBecause the U.S. market is import-dependent for fresh limes, weather or operational disruptions in key supplier corridors can translate quickly into U.S. availability and price volatility.Diversify approved suppliers across origins and maintain program contracts with contingency volumes to reduce single-corridor exposure.
Sustainability
- Water availability constraints in U.S. citrus regions (drought risk) can limit already-small domestic lime supply and tighten citrus logistics capacity.
- Pesticide-residue compliance management is a recurring requirement for U.S.-bound fresh produce programs.
Labor & Social
- Retail and foodservice buyers commonly apply social compliance expectations to farm-labor-intensive imported produce supply chains serving the U.S. market.
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- PrimusGFS
- SQF
FAQ
Which U.S. agencies commonly affect market entry for imported fresh limes?Customs clearance is handled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), food import admissibility is overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and plant health (pest) import requirements and inspections are managed by USDA APHIS/PPQ.
Are phytosanitary documents always required to ship fresh limes into the United States?Requirements are origin- and pathway-specific. USDA APHIS sets the plant health requirements for each commodity and origin; in some cases a phytosanitary certificate or other conditions are required, and noncompliance can lead to holds, treatment, or refusal at entry.
Why are delays at the border or port a major commercial risk for fresh limes in the U.S. market?Fresh limes are perishable and quality is highly sensitive to time and temperature. Delays increase dehydration and decay risk, shorten shelf-life, and can raise delivered costs—especially when refrigerated trucking capacity and fuel costs are volatile.
Sources
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