Limes Wholesale Prices
USDA Market News · Report date: October 7, 2026
As of October 7, 2026, the average for limes (Seedless Type · 40 lb cartons) was $40.61 per 40 lb carton across 57 quotes from 7 U.S. markets, ranging $26.00 to $50.00. Organic (Seedless Type · 40 lb cartons) averaged $52.00 per 40 lb carton across 1 quote. Leading origins: Mexico, Mexico Crossings Through Texas, Colombia, Honduras, South America Imports - Ports of Entry South Florida. Other packs and sizes are priced separately below.
How this price is calculated
The headline is the average of USDA terminal market quotes for limes in the most commonly quoted pack, Seedless Type · 40 lb cartons (conventional): 57 quotes from 7 U.S. markets in this report. Each quote counts once, at the midpoint of USDA's “mostly” range where one is published, otherwise of its low–high range. The range shown is the lowest and highest price among those same quotes.
Other packs, sizes and organic lots are priced separately in the tables below; nothing is averaged across different packs. Quotes more than three times above or below the typical price for their pack are treated as likely errors, marked † and left out. Reports more than 10 days older than the newest are not used.
The trend compares the same items, meaning the same city, variety, pack, size and origin, with the previous report and takes the median change (20 items matched). Prices are per package as published by USDA AMS Market News.
Terminal Market (Wholesale)
| Market | Size | Origin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedless Type · 40 lb cartons57 quotes · avg $40.61 · $26.00–$50.00Headline price | |||
| Atlanta | 110s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $43.00–$45.00mostly $44.00–$45.00 |
| Atlanta | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $43.00–$45.00mostly $44.00–$45.00 |
| Atlanta | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $48.00–$50.00 |
| Atlanta | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $43.00–$45.00mostly $43.00–$44.00 |
| Atlanta | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $47.00–$50.00 |
| Atlanta | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $43.00–$45.00mostly $43.00–$44.00 |
| Atlanta | 230s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $43.00–$46.00mostly $44.00–$45.00 |
| Boston | 110s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $42.00–$45.00mostly $42.00–$44.00 |
| Boston | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $42.00–$45.00mostly $42.00–$44.00 |
| Boston | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $42.00–$45.00mostly $42.00–$44.00 |
| Boston | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $42.00–$45.00mostly $42.00–$44.00 |
| Boston | 230s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $38.00–$42.00mostly $38.00–$40.00 |
| Chicago | 110s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $38.00–$40.00 |
| Chicago | 110s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $46.00–$48.00 |
| Chicago | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $48.00–$50.00 |
| Chicago | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $38.00–$40.00 |
| Chicago | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $34.00 |
| Chicago | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $44.00–$46.00 |
| Chicago | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $38.00–$40.00 |
| Chicago | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $44.00–$46.00 |
| Chicago | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $38.00–$39.00 |
| Chicago | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $34.00 |
| Chicago | 230s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $34.00–$38.00mostly $35.00–$37.00 |
| Chicago | 230s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $44.00–$46.00 |
| Chicago | 250s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $36.00–$38.00 |
| Los Angeles | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $40.00–$42.00 |
| Los Angeles | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $44.00–$45.00 |
| Los Angeles | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $40.00–$42.00 |
| Los Angeles | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $44.00–$45.00 |
| Los Angeles | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $38.00–$40.00 |
| Los Angeles | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $44.00–$45.00 |
| Los Angeles | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $32.00–$34.00 |
| Los Angeles | 230s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $38.00–$40.00 |
| Los Angeles | 230s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $26.00–$28.00 |
| Los Angeles | 230s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $44.00–$45.00 |
| Los Angeles | 250s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $38.00–$40.00 |
| Miami | 110s · No Grade Marks | Colombia | $40.00–$44.00 |
| Miami | 110s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $42.00–$44.00 |
| Miami | 150s · No Grade Marks | Colombia | $36.00–$40.00 |
| Miami | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $40.00 |
| Miami | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $40.00 |
| Miami | 175s · No Grade Marks | Colombia | $36.00–$40.00 |
| New York | 110s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $36.00–$38.00 |
| New York | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $32.00–$36.00mostly $34.00 |
| New York | 150s · No Grade Marks | Colombia | $36.00 |
| New York | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $40.00–$42.00 |
| New York | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $34.00–$38.00mostly $36.00 |
| New York | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $40.00–$44.00mostly $42.00 |
| New York | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $32.00–$36.00mostly $34.00 |
| New York | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $42.00–$44.00 |
| New York | 230s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $32.00–$36.00mostly $34.00 |
| Philadelphia | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $45.00 |
| Philadelphia | 150s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $40.00–$41.00 |
| Philadelphia | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $40.00–$41.00 |
| Philadelphia | 175s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $45.00 |
| Philadelphia | 200s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $38.00–$40.00mostly $38.00 |
| Philadelphia | 230s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $34.00 |
| Seedless Type · 10 lb cartons18 quotes · avg $14.33 · $11.00–$17.75 | |||
| Atlanta | 36s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $17.00 |
| Atlanta | 48s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $17.00–$17.75 |
| Atlanta | 54s · No Grade Marks | Mexico | $17.00 |
| Seedless Type · 38 lb cartons6 quotes · avg $36.83 · $28.00–$46.00 | |||
| Seeded Types · containers 17 2-lb bags3 quotes · avg $50.50 · $48.00–$54.00 | |||
| Seedless Type · 16 kg cartons2 quotes · avg $39.75 · $39.00–$40.00 | |||
| Seedless Type · 40 lb containers2 quotes · avg $36.00 | |||
| OrganicSeedless Type · 40 lb cartons1 quote · avg $52.00 | |||
Showing 60 of 89 quotes. Packs further down are summarized without their individual quotes.
Price History
Weekly averages for Seedless Type · 40 lb cartons from USDA reports · Jan 2025 to Oct 2026 · 63% above this week last year
Shipping Point (FOB)
| Region | Size | Origin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedless Type · 40 lb cartons18 quotes · avg $26.94 · $16.00–$40.00 | |||
| Phoenix | 110s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $34.00–$40.00mostly $36.00–$38.00 |
| Phoenix | 110s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $25.00–$28.00mostly $26.00–$28.00 |
| Phoenix | 110s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $22.00–$26.00mostly $22.00–$24.00 |
| Phoenix | 150s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $25.00–$28.00mostly $26.00–$28.00 |
| Phoenix | 150s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $22.00–$26.00mostly $22.00–$24.00 |
| Phoenix | 150s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $34.00–$40.00mostly $36.00–$38.00 |
| Phoenix | 175s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $34.00–$38.00mostly $34.00–$36.00 |
| Phoenix | 175s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $25.00–$28.00mostly $26.00–$28.00 |
| Phoenix | 175s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $22.00–$26.00mostly $22.00–$24.00 |
| Phoenix | 200s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $23.00–$26.00mostly $24.00–$26.00 |
| Phoenix | 200s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $20.00–$24.00mostly $20.00–$22.00 |
| Phoenix | 200s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $32.00–$34.00mostly $34.00 |
| Phoenix | 230s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $30.00–$34.00mostly $32.00–$34.00 |
| Phoenix | 230s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $23.00–$26.00mostly $24.00–$26.00 |
| Phoenix | 230s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $18.00–$22.00mostly $18.00–$20.00 |
| Phoenix | 250s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $20.00–$24.00mostly $22.00–$24.00 |
| Phoenix | 250s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $16.00–$20.00mostly $16.00–$18.00 |
| Phoenix | 250s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $28.00–$32.00mostly $28.00–$30.00 |
| Seedless Type · 16 kg cartons5 quotes · avg $42.00 · $36.75–$45.45 | |||
| Miami | 110s | South America Imports - Ports of Entry South Florida | $38.50–$45.00mostly $40.50–$43.50 |
| Miami | 150s | South America Imports - Ports of Entry South Florida | $38.50–$45.00mostly $40.50–$43.50 |
| Miami | 175s | South America Imports - Ports of Entry South Florida | $38.50–$45.00mostly $40.50–$43.50 |
| Miami | 200s | South America Imports - Ports of Entry South Florida | $38.50–$45.00mostly $40.50–$43.50 |
| Miami | 230s | South America Imports - Ports of Entry South Florida | $36.75–$45.45mostly $40.50–$43.50 |
| Seeded Types · 35-36 lb cartons3 quotes · avg $37.00 · $36.00–$40.00 | |||
| Phoenix | 400s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $36.00–$40.00mostly $36.00–$38.00 |
| Phoenix | 500s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $36.00–$40.00mostly $36.00–$38.00 |
| Phoenix | 600s | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $36.00–$40.00mostly $36.00–$38.00 |
| Seeded Types · flats 10 1-lb mesh bags1 quote · avg $20.50 · $19.00–$21.00 | |||
| Phoenix | — | Mexico Crossings Through Texas | $19.00–$21.00mostly $20.00–$21.00 |
Retail
| Variety | Unit | Region | Advertised price |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Northeast | $4.49 |
| — | — | National | $4.15 |
| — | — | Southeast | $0.71 |
| — | — | Northwest | $0.33 |
| — | — | Midwest | $0.88 |
| — | — | Southcentral | $0.22 |
| — | — | Northeast | $0.44 |
| — | — | National | $0.44 |
| — | — | Southeast | $0.50 |
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