Lime prices today, New York
Wholesale, per case · updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, wholesale limes (seedless, 40 lb cartons, 175s) traded at $35.50 a case in New York (Hunts Point), 38% above the usual price for this time of year. The market looks steady: in two weeks, expect about $36 a case, up about 3%.
- Today
- No change
- For the season
- High for the season38% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Steadyabout $36 a case, up about 3%
- Week by week
- Next week about $36 · In 2 weeks about $36 · In 4 weeks about $36
What to do
High for the season with no relief in sight. Look at other counts or packs, and price quotes to cover it.
Supply news
Shipments 10% below last year.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $35.50 | $22.74 to $31.89 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $36.20 | $23.31 to $30.98 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $37.25 | $24.55 to $33.96 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $36.60 | $25.66 to $38.41 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $45.20 | $27.78 to $43.14 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $50.60 | $30.03 to $45.27 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $45.60 | $32.37 to $50.99 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $29.75 | $33.25 to $50.96 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $31.20 | $35.52 to $46.94 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $35.80 | $35.81 to $46.03 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $35.60 | $34.34 to $43.63 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $32.40 | $30.95 to $41.36 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $22.50 | $28.94 to $39.85 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $22.33 | $26.35 to $37.01 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $22.50 | $24.55 to $33.32 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $23.30 | $22.76 to $29.52 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $24.60 | $22.76 to $29.35 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $25.00 | $22.62 to $29.35 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $26.40 | $22.62 to $32.73 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $34.00 | $23.41 to $33.41 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $34.55 | $24.38 to $34.70 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $37.20 | $25.92 to $35.18 |
| May 25, 2026 | $42.25 | $28.11 to $43.00 |
| May 18, 2026 | $53.50 | $30.50 to $50.24 |
| May 11, 2026 | $53.00 | $33.11 to $56.01 |
| May 4, 2026 | $48.40 | $35.44 to $62.17 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $48.90 | $39.19 to $68.17 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $58.80 | $39.68 to $69.18 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $72.30 | $40.76 to $70.73 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $70.25 | $42.10 to $70.59 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $72.25 | $42.15 to $70.09 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $71.25 | $42.36 to $69.61 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $65.20 | $40.55 to $68.66 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $65.00 | $39.57 to $67.69 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $53.45 | $37.81 to $66.93 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $54.56 | $35.49 to $56.58 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $44.25 | $33.63 to $55.68 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $39.60 | $31.91 to $46.22 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $33.50 | $32.57 to $42.83 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $35.50 | $33.17 to $42.81 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $39.25 | $33.33 to $42.81 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $42.40 | $33.41 to $42.77 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $43.20 | $34.00 to $44.05 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $34.50 | $33.98 to $44.05 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $33.00 | $27.76 to $38.97 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $28.70 | $26.89 to $36.00 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $27.20 | $25.46 to $35.65 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $25.60 | $23.77 to $35.23 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $29.00 | $23.77 to $34.28 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $26.60 | $23.51 to $33.94 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $19.75 | $23.77 to $33.94 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $19.00 | $23.79 to $33.34 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $21.60 | $23.79 to $32.86 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $24.50 | $24.18 to $32.86 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $22.00 | $25.66 to $35.05 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $20.90 | $26.19 to $40.56 |
Other counts today
| Count | Case price |
|---|---|
| 175s | $35.50 |
| 200s | $35.00 |
The three markets
| Market | Case | For the season | Next 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Hunts Point) | $35.50 | High for the season38% above usual | Steadyabout $36 |
| Los Angeles | $34.50 | Normal for the season36% above usual | Steadyabout $33 |
| Chicago | $34.00 | High for the season34% above usual | Steadyabout $34 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of limes cost wholesale right now?
$35.50 in New York (seedless, 40 lb cartons, 175s). $34.50 in Los Angeles (seedless, 40 lb cartons, 200s). $34.00 in Chicago (seedless, 40 lb cartons, 175s).
Are lime prices high right now?
In New York, limes are 38% above the usual price for this time of year, high for the season.
Will lime prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $36 a case, up about 3%. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 7 times in 10 in testing (2021 to 2026).