“Lime prices are on the rise, but remain lower than usual for this time of year”

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With the arrival of summer, the demand for limes increases in Europe, and at the moment, imports are becoming more fluid in terms of logistics, although their prices are below average for this time of year.

“After a first half of the year with below average prices, we have seen a recovery in recent weeks,” says Abel Morales, from Cultivar’s import department. “However, this improvement hasn’t been as good as expected, so although prices have rebounded, they are still lower than usual for this time of year,” he says.

Cultivar is currently importing its limes mainly from Brazil, although it also works with other suppliers, such as Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.

“The weather is still a determining factor for the production, with an influence on both the supply and the fruit’s quality,” says Morales. “Although we haven’t suffered significant shortages, the impact of weather phenomena such as droughts or excessive rainfall has been felt at certain times of the year, especially on the quality of the production.”

According to the company’s import manager, despite some shipments still suffering delays, “the situation is much less problematic than last year, both in terms of the number and length of those delays. Therefore, the logistics are smoother compared to previous years.”

Last year, Cultivar imported and traded around 4,500 tons of limes. The majority of this, around 70%, was intended for the Spanish market, while the rest was exported to other European countries. Between 20 and 25% growth is expected this year.

“We are growing at a good pace in all distribution channels thanks to a strict process of selection, control, and handling of the product from its source until it reaches the client. The quality of our limes, as well as the regularity and service we offer, are key to consolidating this growth,” he says.

According to Abel Morales, the lime business is governed by multiple factors that are difficult to foresee or control. “Some of the main challenges are the unpredictable weather, variations in production at source and in exported volumes, logistical issues, changes in demand, and price volatility in the European market. Our job is to interpret these factors in the best possible way in order to anticipate and adapt to every situation,” he says.

For more information:
Abel Morales
Cultivar
Longitudinal 9 n.º 30
08040 Barcelona, Spain
Tel.: +34 911 44 10 80
[email protected]

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