United States Lime Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The United States Lime Market Report and Includes Production (Volume), Consumption (Volume and Value), Import (Volume and Value), Export (Volume and Value), and Price Trend Analysis. The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value in USD and Volume in Metric Tons for all the Above Segments.

United States Lime Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

United States Lime Market Size

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United States Lime Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
Market Size (2025) USD 2.51 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.03 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.80 %

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United States Lime Market Analysis

The United States Lime Market size is estimated at USD 2.51 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.03 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Limes, small green citrus fruits, thrive in warm climates. Depending on the variety, limes can range from sweet to sour. In U.S. grocery stores, the predominant variety is the Persian lime, with the majority being imported from Mexico. Conversely, sweet limes are a rarity in the U.S. market, primarily due to the dominant importation of Persian limes, celebrated for their numerous health benefits. Following the recent pandemic, there has been a notable shift towards incorporating healthier foods into diets, with lime being a significant addition. This trend has propelled the lime market in recent years and is poised to sustain its momentum during the forecast period.
  • In certain regions of the United States, adverse weather conditions can hinder the growth of lime plants. Arizona, California, and Florida stand out as the primary lime-producing states in the U.S. The demand for limes in the U.S. has surged, driven by their nutritional benefits and applications in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The U.S. heavily relies on imports from Mexico, Colombia, and Peru to meet its lime needs. Prices for imported limes in the U.S. consistently rose throughout 2021 and 2022, peaking at USD 76.33 per package in 2023, marking the highest price in the past three years. This 2023 price reflects a significant jump of 70.9% from the 2022 peak of USD 44.67 and a staggering 167.1% increase from the 2021 high of USD 28.58, underscoring persistent disruptions in the Mexican supply chain. These supply inconsistencies from Mexico can be attributed to factors like aging trees and diseases in nursery stock.

  

United States Lime Market News

  • September 2023: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced updated lime price reporting methods. This revision aims to provide more accurate market price information by categorizing limes according to their appearance and quality. The new system incorporates terms such as Fine Appearance (US Grade #1) and Fair Appearance (US Grade #Combination). This change addresses previous inconsistencies in pricing, where similar-sized limes could have price differences of up to USD 40.
  • August 2022: Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. slowed the yellowing process of limes for lime growers and wholesalers across the United States. Collaborators such as Pharr, Texas-based produce shipper London Fruit Inc., and Pittsburg, Kan.-based produce wholesaler Martinous Produce Co. are seeing extended freshness in their limes with Hazel Tech's flagship technology, Hazel 100, according to the release.

United States Lime Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 The growing awareness of the health benefits of Lime
    • 4.2.2 Favorable Government Initiatives to reduce import dependance
    • 4.2.3 Increasing Demand for Lime-Based Beverages
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Price Fluctuations
    • 4.3.2 Weather Conditions and Natural Disasters
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 United States
    • 5.1.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Value
    • 5.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5 Price Trend Analysis

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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United States Lime Industry Segmentation

Lime is a small, lemon-shaped, greenish-yellow citrus fruit with a juicy, sour pulp, rich in ascorbic acid. It is primarily used for food and cosmetics. The study takes into account commercial lime fruit as a commodity.

The United States lime market covers production (volume), consumption (volume and value), import (volume and value), export (volume and value), and price trend analysis.

The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of value in USD and volume in metric tons for all the above segments.

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Consumption Analysis and Market Value
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
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United States Lime Market Research FAQs

How big is the United States Lime Market?

The United States Lime Market size is expected to reach USD 2.51 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.80% to reach USD 3.03 billion by 2030.

What is the current United States Lime Market size?

In 2025, the United States Lime Market size is expected to reach USD 2.51 billion.

What years does this United States Lime Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the United States Lime Market size was estimated at USD 2.41 billion. The report covers the United States Lime Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the United States Lime Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

United States Lime Industry Report

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