Top lime exporters Asia
🌏 Top Lime Exporters in Asia (2025)
🇻🇳 Vietnam
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Specialty: Seedless limes (Citrus latifolia)
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Regions: Long An, Ben Tre, Tien Giang, Dong Thap
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Markets: Middle East, South Korea, Japan, EU
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Strengths: Year-round supply, competitive pricing, good cold chain
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Top Exporters:
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Lavifood Group
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Nafoods Group
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Vina T&T Group
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Smaller but reliable: local farms with GlobalG.A.P. certification in Long An & Ben Tre
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🇹🇭 Thailand
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Specialty: Key limes and some seedless varieties
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Markets: Malaysia, China, UAE
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Strengths: High volume, well-organized cooperatives
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Notable Exporters:
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Thai Agri Foods
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Tropical Fresh Co. Ltd.
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Siam Fresh Enterprise
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🇮🇳 India
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Specialty: Kagzi lime (acidic, seeded), with growing seedless lime production
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States: Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
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Markets: Gulf countries, Bangladesh, UK
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Key Exporters:
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INI Farms
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Kay Bee Exports
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Keventer Agro
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Many government-supported FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations)
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🇵🇭 Philippines
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Specialty: Calamansi (local citrus), with growing Persian lime sector
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Markets: USA, UAE, Japan
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Known Exporters:
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Dole Philippines
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Del Monte Fresh Produce
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Local processors of lime juice & concentrate
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🇨🇳 China
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Specialty: Small-scale production, mostly for domestic use
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Export Status: Minor player in lime exports, stronger in orange & pomelo
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Markets: Nearby ASEAN countries
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Note: Not a key player for Persian/Tahiti limes
🏆 Summary of Strengths
| Country | Strength | Export Style |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | Year-round seedless lime, export-focused | Fresh whole fruit |
| Thailand | Strong regional supply chains | Fresh & processed |
| India | High volume, strong Gulf ties | Fresh & semi-processed |
| Philippines | Strong in citrus derivatives | Juice, puree, concentrate |
| China | Minor in limes, major in other citrus | Regional |
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BTH IMPORT EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED
BTH IMPORT EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED
Address: 83/19 Street 22, Phuoc Long B Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Phone: +84 769 101 496 - +84 931 954 577
Email: phuongthao.pc19.6@gmail.com
Website: www.vietfruitexport.com
