Parent Product
Frozen Lima Beans
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Regular Frozen Lima Beans market coverage spans 4 countries.
- 7 exporter companies and 4 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 12 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 1 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Regular Frozen Lima Beans
Analyze 12 supplier-linked transactions across the top 1 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Regular Frozen Lima Beans.
Regular Frozen Lima Beans Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Regular Frozen Lima Beans Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-10, countries with visible Regular Frozen Lima Beans transaction unit prices: India (3.58 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | - | 12 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.23 USD / kg (187.2 kg) | 3.58 USD / kg (2,698.56 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Regular Frozen Lima Beans Global Supply Chain Coverage
11 companies
7 exporters and 4 importers are mapped for Regular Frozen Lima Beans.
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Regular Frozen Lima Beans Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
7 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Regular Frozen Lima Beans. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Regular Frozen Lima Beans Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Coconut Desiccated, Frozen Lima Beans, Regular Frozen Lima Beans
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Germany
Supplying Products: Frozen Lima Beans, Frozen Peas, Frozen Broad Bean +4
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-22
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Frozen Sweet Corn, Coconut Desiccated, Frozen Peas +5
(Egypt)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Russia, Brazil
Supplying Products: Frozen Green Beans, Frozen Strawberry, Frozen Broccoli +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-22
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United Kingdom, Oman, Mauritius, Canada, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Netherlands, Sweden
Supplying Products: Frozen Sweet Corn, Frozen Dough, Naan +5
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogistics
Exporting Countries: United States, Ecuador, Paraguay, Japan, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Costa Rica
Supplying Products: Fresh Blueberry, Fresh Strawberry, Frozen Peas +5
Regular Frozen Lima Beans Global Exporter Coverage
7 companies
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Regular Frozen Lima Beans Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
4 importer companies are mapped for Regular Frozen Lima Beans demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Regular Frozen Lima Beans Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-22
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-29
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: China, United States, Japan, United Arab Emirates
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-22
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
4 companies
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFrozen
Industry PositionProcessed Vegetable Product
Market
Regular frozen lima beans are a cold-chain-dependent processed legume traded internationally within the broader HS 071022 category for frozen beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.). Commercial significance is concentrated largely in the Americas, and the United States has a long-running official production series for lima beans, reflecting a material processing-oriented supply base. At the global trade-flow level for HS 071022, exports are led by European processors/traders (notably Belgium, alongside France and Spain) and by North America and Asia (including Canada, China, Thailand, and the United States). On the demand side for HS 071022, major import markets include the United States, Germany, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom, with trade shaped by frozen storage economics and strict temperature control expectations.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesUSDA NASS publishes a dedicated time series for U.S. lima bean production (all forms aggregated under the commodity).
Major Exporting Countries
- BelgiumTop exporter by value/quantity for HS 071022 (frozen beans category; includes but is not limited to lima beans) in 2024 WITS/UN Comtrade view.
- FranceAmong top exporters for HS 071022 in 2024 WITS/UN Comtrade view.
- SpainAmong top exporters for HS 071022 in 2024 WITS/UN Comtrade view.
- CanadaAmong top exporters for HS 071022 in 2024 WITS/UN Comtrade view.
- ChinaAmong top exporters for HS 071022 in 2024 WITS/UN Comtrade view.
- ThailandNotable exporter for HS 071022 in WITS/UN Comtrade; also a leading supplier to Japan in 2023 destination-level flows.
- United StatesNotable exporter for HS 071022 in 2024 WITS/UN Comtrade view; also a major supplier to Canada in 2023 destination-level flows.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesTop importer by value/quantity for HS 071022 in 2023 WITS/UN Comtrade view.
- GermanyAmong top importers for HS 071022 in 2023 WITS/UN Comtrade view.
- FranceAmong top importers for HS 071022 in 2023 WITS/UN Comtrade view.
- JapanAmong top importers for HS 071022 in 2023 WITS/UN Comtrade view; key suppliers include China and Thailand in 2023 destination-level flows.
- United KingdomAmong top importers for HS 071022 in 2023 WITS/UN Comtrade view.
Supply Calendar
- United States:Jun, Jul, AugLima beans are seasonally associated with summer availability; freezing enables year-round distribution once processed.
Specification
Major VarietiesSieva / baby lima types, Fordhook types, Henderson (thin-seeded types in U.S. frozen-grade taxonomy)
Physical Attributes
- Wide, flat, slightly curved pods in fresh form; seeds are often distinguished by fine ridges radiating from the seed-coat 'eye'.
- Seed size/shape varies widely across bush and climbing types; frozen product typically uses shelled seed prepared for uniformity.
Compositional Metrics
- Some lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) cultivars contain cyanogenic glucosides (e.g., linamarin and lotaustralin), reinforcing the need for proper processing and cooking steps.
Grades
- Codex CXS 320-2015 (Standard for Quick-Frozen Vegetables): requires quick-freezing and cold-chain handling to maintain quality.
- USDA AMS voluntary U.S. Grade Standards for Frozen Lima Beans (U.S. Grade A/B/C; score-based quality expectations).
Packaging
- Retail polyethylene or laminated bags in cartons; bulk foodservice packs in lined cartons or bags; packaging integrity is important to limit dehydration/freezer burn.
ProcessingQuick-frozen vegetables are typically washed/prepared and may include blanching (enzyme deactivation) prior to freezing.Quick-freezing is considered complete when the product reaches -18°C at the thermal centre after thermal stabilization; products are maintained at -18°C or colder through the cold chain.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest -> shelling -> washing -> blanching -> draining/cooling -> IQF (quick-freezing) -> packaging -> frozen storage -> refrigerated distribution
Temperature
- Codex quick-frozen vegetable standard references maintaining products at -18°C or colder across the cold chain, with -18°C at the thermal centre after stabilization as a key benchmark.
- USDA FSIS indicates food stored constantly at 0°F (-18°C) remains safe; quality can deteriorate with extended storage or poor packaging.
Shelf Life
- Frozen storage can preserve safety for long periods when temperature is held consistently; quality (texture, color, dehydration/freezer burn) remains the practical limiting factor.
Risks
Cold Chain Integrity HighFrozen lima beans are highly dependent on uninterrupted cold chain: Codex quick-frozen vegetable guidance centers on maintaining -18°C or colder and achieving -18°C at the thermal centre, while food safety guidance emphasizes constant 0°F (-18°C) storage for safety. Power outages, reefer failures, or temperature abuse (including thaw/refreeze) can rapidly degrade quality and increase handling risks at downstream stages.Use validated freezing and storage controls, temperature monitoring (recorders), tight loading practices, and contractual temperature/quality specifications from pack-out through delivery.
Supply Concentration MediumAt HS 071022 (frozen beans) level, exports are concentrated among a relatively small set of exporting hubs (notably Belgium and other European suppliers, plus Canada/China/Thailand/United States). Disruptions in major exporting regions (processing capacity constraints, logistics bottlenecks, or energy cost spikes) can tighten supply and raise prices for import-dependent markets.Dual-source across at least two exporting regions (e.g., EU and North America/Asia) and maintain contingency inventory in destination cold storage.
Food Safety MediumLima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) can contain cyanogenic glucosides in some cultivars; inadequate processing/cooking and poor handling can elevate consumer safety risk perception. While frozen formats are typically blanched and intended for cooking, noncompliant processing or unclear consumer cooking instructions can create recall or reputational risk.Verify blanching/thermal controls, validate finished-product specifications, and ensure clear labeling/cooking instructions consistent with applicable regulations and buyer requirements.
Quality Degradation LowEven when safe, frozen products can lose sensory quality over time due to dehydration/freezer burn or poor packaging, and may suffer texture issues if frozen slowly or temperature-cycled.Freeze rapidly (IQF), use appropriate moisture/oxygen barrier packaging, and manage inventory rotation to minimize long dwell times.
Sustainability
- Energy intensity and emissions exposure from freezing operations and continuous cold-chain refrigeration.
- Packaging waste risk (films/bags/cartons) and product-loss risk from cold-chain failures.
FAQ
What temperature should frozen lima beans be kept at during storage and transport?International quick-frozen vegetable guidance centers on keeping products at -18°C or colder throughout the cold chain. In addition, USDA food safety guidance notes that food stored constantly at 0°F (-18°C) remains safe, although quality can still decline over time.
Which countries are major exporters and importers in the frozen beans trade category commonly used for frozen lima beans (HS 071022)?At HS 071022 (frozen beans), leading exporters in 2024 include Belgium, France, Spain, Canada, China, Thailand, and the United States, while leading importers in 2023 include the United States, Germany, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom. This HS category includes multiple frozen bean types, so it is a proxy for (not exclusive to) frozen lima beans.
What do U.S. grade standards generally evaluate for frozen lima beans?USDA AMS voluntary standards define U.S. Grade A/B/C for frozen lima beans using score-based quality criteria that consider factors such as flavor, tenderness, color, and defects, with Grade A requiring the highest scores.
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