The price of lime increases in the US market

In the first week of the year, lime prices in the US market shot up 16%, indicating the persistence of problems in the Mexican supply chain. Problems such as aging trees and diseases in nurseries have contributed to inconsistency in the supply of Mexican fruit. Cold, rainy November weather in Veracruz caused a drop in flowering, which affected current yields. Sizes 110 and 150 predominate in the market, with limited availability of medium and small sizes, which translates into higher prices. Despite these issues, the overall quality of the file is still good. However, sporadic rains raise fears of an increase in stilettos and oil stains. Producers are closely monitoring weather patterns and addressing issues to stabilize the supply chain. Some large retailers are diversifying their sourcing regions to include more supplies from countries ...