Within two weeks, 50% less containers with limes in the EU

After a month and a half of low prices, the lime market is slowly recovering. "Until about ten days ago, the selling prices of Brazilian limes were € 5 per carton of 4.5 kilos, or just over € 1.00 per kilo. We are now seeing a slight recovery, partly due to the sharp drop in exports due to rainfall in Brazil. The fact that some Brazilian production areas are at the end of the season also means that less yield is available. The number of containers of limes arriving in Europe this week is around 120. A little more than 70 are expected in two weeks, so almost half," says Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager of Milan's Nuovafrutta. Brazilian limes Lime is one of the company's best-selling products. "The current selling price is around € 8.00-8.50 per carton. A price fluctuating between € 8.50 and € 12 would be normal for this time of year and generate profit margins for both grower and exporter." Another important country of origin currently on the market is Mexico. "The Mexican lime ...