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Updated · And Now U Know · Jul 7
Medrano Produce Sees Lime Prices Climb Toward $30 in August as July Supplies Tighten
Updated
Updated · And Now U Know · Jul 7

Medrano Produce Sees Lime Prices Climb Toward $30 in August as July Supplies Tighten

1 articles · Updated · And Now U Know · Jul 7

Summary

  • $30 medium-size limes could mark the August peak, with Medrano Produce saying the market should stay well supplied and relatively stable through the first three weeks of July.
  • Late July tightening is expected to lift prices steadily as summer demand holds firm across the Northern Hemisphere and production begins to narrow.
  • Prolonged rain and summer heat could add volatility by cutting harvest efficiency, accelerating maturity and reducing premium-quality, marketable fruit.
  • After the second half of September, Medrano expects conditions to ease gradually as production improves ahead of the October-November harvest season.

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