Parent Product
Fresh Lime
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Key Lime market coverage spans 23 countries.
- 34 exporter companies and 37 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 428 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 3; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Key Lime
Analyze 428 supplier-linked transactions across the top 8 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Key Lime.
Fresh Key Lime Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Key Lime to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Key Lime: Mexico (-17.1%), Peru (+10.2%), Colombia (-5.0%).
Fresh Key Lime Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Fresh Key Lime country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Key Lime transaction unit prices: Mexico (1.70 USD / kg), Colombia (1.29 USD / kg), Peru (1.10 USD / kg), Honduras (0.81 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | -5.0% | 252 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.22 USD / kg (933,540 kg) | 1.23 USD / kg (618,100 kg) | 1.29 USD / kg (866,380 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +10.2% | 56 | 1.10 USD / kg (85,828 kg) | - (-) | 1.28 USD / kg (101,376 kg) | 1.11 USD / kg (180,592 kg) | 1.14 USD / kg (194,855 kg) | 1.10 USD / kg (147,436 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | - | 25 | 1.64 USD / kg (50 kg) | 1.60 USD / kg (40 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (2,220 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (5,345 kg) | 1.53 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -17.1% | 58 | 1.80 USD / kg (5,223.8 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (10,877.2 kg) | 1.83 USD / kg (15,684.2 kg) | 2.35 USD / kg (20,667.2 kg) | 1.92 USD / kg (24,250.3 kg) | 1.70 USD / kg (1,522.8 kg) | ||||||
| Honduras | - | 29 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.16 USD / kg (167,200 kg) | 1.16 USD / kg (188,100 kg) | 0.81 USD / kg (292,550 kg) | ||||||
| India | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.82 USD / kg (150 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Brazil | - | 4 | - (-) | 1.05 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | 1.04 USD / kg (24,192 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Key Lime Global Supply Chain Coverage
71 companies
34 exporters and 37 importers are mapped for Fresh Key Lime.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Key Lime, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Key Lime Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
34 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Key Lime. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Key Lime Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 34 total exporter companies in the Fresh Key Lime supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Lime, Fresh Key Lime
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-23
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States, Puerto Rico, Spain, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Curacao
Supplying Products: Fresh Lime, Fresh Avocado, Fresh Key Lime
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-02
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Lime, Fresh Persian Lime, Fresh Key Lime
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Lime, Fresh Banana, Fresh Key Lime +3
(Colombia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-10-07
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeOthersDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States, Canada
Supplying Products: Fresh Lime, Fresh Persian Lime, Fresh Key Lime
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Hong Kong
Supplying Products: Fresh Durian, Fresh Lime, Fresh Key Lime
Fresh Key Lime Global Exporter Coverage
34 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Key Lime supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Fresh Key Lime Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
37 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Key Lime demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Key Lime Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-19
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-14
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-11
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingGrocery StoresFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-11
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-07
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
37 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Key Lime.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Key Lime
Fresh Key Lime Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Key Lime wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Fresh Key Lime wholesale unit prices: Poland (4.40 USD / kg), Brazil (0.73 USD / kg).
Fresh Key Lime Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Fresh Key Lime wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 2 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Fresh Key Lime Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 3 Fresh Key Lime wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCitrus fruit
Scientific NameCitrus aurantiifolia
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Tropical to subtropical climates; frost-sensitive
- Well-drained soils and reliable moisture supply (rainfall or irrigation)
- Orchard health management is critical in regions exposed to major citrus pests and diseases
Main VarietiesKey lime / Mexican (West Indian) lime
Consumption Forms
- Fresh whole fruit (garnish and culinary use)
- Fresh juice (beverages and cooking)
- Processing into juice/concentrate (where local processing channels exist)
Grading Factors
- Size and uniformity
- External color (green retention) and peel condition
- Blemishes/scarring and decay incidence
- Firmness and dehydration/shrivel
- Juice yield (often assessed in buyer programs)
Market
Fresh key lime (Citrus aurantiifolia) is a niche but globally recognized citrus fruit, valued for high acidity and distinctive aroma in beverage, culinary, and foodservice uses. In international trade statistics, key limes are typically not separated from other limes (and often lemons) because many reporting systems aggregate flows under shared citrus commodity codes. Commercial export supply is concentrated in a limited set of origins with established cold-chain and phytosanitary programs, while significant production in some large citrus-growing countries is oriented to domestic fresh consumption. Market dynamics are shaped by perishability/quality retention (color, dehydration, decay) and by phytosanitary risks that can rapidly disrupt export availability.
Market GrowthMixedDemand is closely linked to foodservice and beverage usage and is often tracked within aggregated lime/lemon trade categories rather than as key lime specifically.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLarge citrus producer; lime output is significant but often oriented to domestic fresh markets and not isolated as “key lime” in standard statistics.
- MexicoMajor lime-producing and exporting origin in global trade flows commonly reported under aggregated “lemons and limes” categories.
- BrazilImportant lime producer/exporter in the broader fresh lime trade; product naming and cultivar separation vary by market.
Major Exporting Countries
- MexicoLeading supplier in fresh lime trade; key-lime-specific volumes are generally not separately reported from other limes.
- BrazilSignificant exporter of fresh limes; shipments are typically classified under aggregated citrus HS categories.
- ColombiaNotable exporter within the broader fresh lime category in some markets; key-lime specificity depends on buyer specs rather than customs codes.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesMajor import market for fresh limes used in retail and foodservice; customs statistics generally aggregate limes with lemons in standard classifications.
- NetherlandsKey EU entry and redistribution hub for fresh produce, including citrus; imports often feed wider EU distribution.
- GermanyLarge EU consumer market for imported fresh limes; sourcing typically routed via EU logistics hubs.
Specification
Major VarietiesKey lime / Mexican (West Indian) lime (Citrus aurantiifolia)
Physical Attributes
- Small, round to oval fruit with thin peel; green color at commercial maturity with potential yellowing during storage
- High juice acidity and strong aroma; peel is prone to dehydration-related shrivel if humidity is poorly managed
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly reference juice content, acidity balance, and external color/peel condition rather than a single globally standardized metric for “key lime.”
Grades
- UNECE citrus fruit class conventions (e.g., Extra, Class I, Class II) are commonly referenced as a baseline for external quality tolerances in export trade.
Packaging
- Ventilated cartons and smaller consumer packs (e.g., net bags) are common; pack formats vary by destination retail requirements and handling systems.
- Packaging specifications often prioritize airflow, bruise protection, and moisture management to reduce dehydration and decay.
ProcessingFresh key limes are widely used for juicing and flavoring; processing-grade lots may be directed to juice or concentrate depending on local industry capacity.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (maturity/color targeting) -> field collection -> washing/sanitation -> grading/sizing -> packing -> refrigerated distribution/export -> wholesale/retail/foodservice
- Quality retention commonly focuses on managing dehydration, peel color change, and postharvest decay during transit and merchandising
Demand Drivers
- Foodservice and beverage usage (garnish and fresh juice applications)
- Home cooking and retail demand for fresh citrus used in marinades, desserts, and mixed drinks
- Preference in some markets for distinctive aroma/acid profile associated with key limes versus other lime types
Temperature
- Cold-chain continuity is important for slowing decay and moisture loss, but overly low temperatures can increase chilling-injury risk depending on fruit condition and handling practices.
- Transit setpoints and humidity targets are typically buyer- and origin-program-specific rather than globally uniform for “key lime.”
Atmosphere Control
- Some supply chains use modified or controlled-atmosphere approaches to slow senescence and reduce moisture loss during longer transit, where commercially viable.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is constrained by dehydration/shrivel, peel color change, and fungal decay; effective postharvest sanitation and moisture management are key to maintaining marketability.
Risks
Plant Disease HighHuanglongbing (HLB, citrus greening) is a major global citrus disease risk that can cause severe yield declines and long-term orchard productivity loss, threatening consistent export supply and raising production costs through intensified management and replanting needs.Strengthen area-wide vector management, use certified disease-free planting material, enforce nursery biosecurity, and diversify sourcing regions to reduce single-origin exposure.
Phytosanitary Compliance MediumExport access can be disrupted by destination-market phytosanitary measures related to citrus pests and diseases; intensified inspections or protocol changes can delay shipments and increase rejection risk.Maintain robust orchard/packhouse traceability, pest monitoring, and treatment documentation aligned with importing-country requirements.
Quality and Shelf Life MediumMoisture loss (shrivel), peel yellowing, and fungal decay can reduce marketability during long-distance shipping, especially if humidity and sanitation controls are inconsistent.Optimize postharvest sanitation, humidity management, and packaging ventilation; align harvest maturity with intended transit duration.
Extreme Weather MediumStorms, floods, and drought events in key citrus regions can reduce yields, disrupt harvest logistics, and constrain export volumes during critical supply windows.Diversify origins and logistics routes; monitor weather-linked production risks and maintain contingency sourcing for peak-demand periods.
Sustainability
- Pesticide and fungicide stewardship in citrus production, including compliance with destination-market maximum residue limits (MRLs)
- Water availability and irrigation efficiency in citrus-growing regions exposed to drought variability
- Waste and loss risk from postharvest shrink (dehydration and decay), driving packaging and cold-chain optimization needs
Labor & Social
- Seasonal labor availability and worker welfare in harvest and packing operations
- Occupational safety risks associated with agrochemical handling in citrus orchards and packhouses
FAQ
Are key limes the same as Persian (Tahiti) limes?No. Key lime is typically Citrus aurantiifolia and is known for smaller size and a distinctive aroma/acid profile, while Persian (Tahiti) lime is commonly Citrus latifolia and dominates much of the mainstream fresh-lime export trade. Many trade datasets and retail listings group multiple lime types together, so buyers often rely on supplier specifications to confirm the lime type.
Why is it hard to find global trade data for “key limes” specifically?Because many customs and trade reporting systems do not separate key limes from other limes (and sometimes lemons) in standard commodity classifications. As a result, global trade flows are often reported in aggregated categories, and “key lime” identification is more commonly handled through commercial specifications rather than official statistics.
What is the biggest global supply risk for key limes and other citrus?A major risk is Huanglongbing (HLB, citrus greening), which can sharply reduce yields and long-term orchard productivity and can disrupt consistent export supply. This is why citrus industries and regulators emphasize biosecurity, vector management, and certified planting material.
Sources
Fresh Key Lime Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, United Kingdom, Honduras, India, Marshall Islands, Maldives, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Poland, Singapore, United States, Vietnam
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