The main producer supplying the European market at this time of the year is Brazil, with smaller supplies from Peru, Colombia and Vietnam. Brazil has a new crop on the way that will coincide well with the European summer season, a period that traditionally sees higher lime consumption. However, Brazil has had heavy rain, slowing production with little supply available. A strong local market that pays good prices can also plays a role, with fewer exports going to Europe.
Asia has seen constant demand from Europe, with Vietnam as the main player for several years, but it went through an abnormal bout of low quality in 2023 and now has to contend with longer shipping times because of the Red Sea issues, which are challenging.
