Key Limes

Key Limes

Key Limes

Commodity Overview

Key limes were grown commercially in the Florida Keys (hence their name) until groves were damaged by a hurricane in the 1920s. They're also known as Mexican or West Indian limes, and are more commonly available in the rest of the world than in the U.S. 

Key limes, significantly smaller than Persian limes, are slightly yellow and have more seeds than a Persian lime. Their fragrance is more aromatic and their juice has floral notes.

PLUs

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Characteristics

  • Commodity: Limes
  • Category: Citrus
  • Appearance: Small, yellowish-green with a lightly pebbled skin
  • Flesh: Yellow-green, with an aromatic scent
  • Flavor: Slightly less tart than Persian limes, though Mexican varieties can be more bitter
  • Size: An average Key lime is 1-2 inches in diameter
  • Color: Yellow-green to green
  • Shape: Round
  • Served Raw: Yes
  • Seed: Small, white, oblong and abundant
  • Availability: Year-round, with Mexican varieties peaking from late summer to early winter
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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Jade Produce LLC

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Business Type:
Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Mission, 78572 Texas
Citrus:
Lemons, Limes, Key Limes
Tropical Fruit:
Mangoes, Pineapple
Organic Produce:
Organic Limes
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Frieda's LLC

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Business Type:
Broker, Exporter, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Los Alamitos, 90720 California
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines, Specialty Citrus
Deciduous Fruit:
Asian Pears
Melons:
Watermelon, Specialty Melons
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Papayas
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Aztec Imports Inc

Overview (2)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Broker, Shipper, Retailer, Wholesaler, Other
Location HQ:
Auburn, 98001 Washington
Tropical Fruit:
Papayas
Cooking Vegetables:
Garlic, Peppers, Chili
Specialties:
Cactus Leaves, Ginger Root, Guava
Citrus:
Limes, Persian Limes, Key Limes, Sweet Limes
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London Fruit, Inc.

Overview (13)   (0)   (6)  
Business Type:
Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Pharr, 78577 Texas
Specialties:
Jackfruit, Jicama
Organic Produce:
Organic Limes
Citrus:
Key Limes
Tropical Fruit:
Hass Avocados, Ataulfo Mangoes, Tommy Atkins Mangoes, Haden Mangoes, Kent Mangoes, Keitt Mangoes
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Flavorful Fresh Inc

Overview (3)   (0)   (8)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Houston, 77009 Texas
Citrus:
Limes, Persian Limes, Key Limes, Sweet Limes
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Braeburn Apples, Cameo Apples, Cortland Apples, Empire Apples, Fuji Apples
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Nathel & Nathel Inc

Overview (7)   (3)   (18)  
Business Type:
Broker, Exporter, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Bronx, 10474 New York
Berries:
Strawberries
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Cooking Vegetables:
Eggplant, Okra, Onions, Bulb, Peas, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers
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Freedom Fresh LLC

Overview (8)   (0)   (2)  
Business Type:
Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Medley, 33178 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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Atlantic Fresh Trading LLC

Overview (3)   (11)   (9)  
Business Type:
Broker, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Scranton, 18504 Pennsylvania
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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Buy Fresh Produce Inc

Overview (0)   (0)   (8)  
Business Type:
Shipper, Retailer, Wholesaler, Packaging
Location HQ:
City Of Commerce, 90040 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges








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