Lime supply is currently in adequate shape, but a temporary price spike is expected following the Colombian earthquake, which disrupted production in a key growing region. Mexico, which is the dominant source for U.S. limes, is also in the middle of a crop transition, and quality typically dips during that window.
The combination of a Mexican transition period and Colombian supply disruption creates a short-term squeeze. Limes are a high-velocity item in foodservice and retail, so even a modest price move gets noticed quickly by buyers and operators.
Watch for spot price movement on Persian limes over the next two to four weeks. Sourcing teams may want to confirm order volumes with their Mexican suppliers sooner rather than later given the quality uncertainty during the crop changeover.