Varieties & grading, matched to your spec
The international lime trade is dominated by the seedless Tahiti/Persian lime (Citrus latifolia) — prized for its thick green skin, long shelf life, and consistent color retention. Within this category, growers may offer regional sub-variants and different rootstock lines. We help you match not just the variety, but the exact grading and caliber profile your market requires.
Grading classes
Extra Class
Highest quality, minimal defects.
Class I
Good commercial quality.
Class II
Meets minimum market requirements.
Caliber matching
Caliber (fruit count per carton/box) varies by market and buyer preference. Submit your target caliber range, and we'll match you with growers whose packhouse grading supports it.
Submit Your Specification
Built for how Tahiti limes actually move
Tahiti limes are shipped almost exclusively by refrigerated sea freight for standing commercial programs, with air freight reserved for urgent or premium spot orders. We factor shipping mode, port of origin, and transit time into every sourcing match.
Sea freight (reefer)
The standard for commercial volumes. Reefer containers maintain temperature-controlled conditions across multi-week transit — the backbone of standing import programs into the EU, UK, and North America.
Air freight
Reserved for shorter shelf-life needs, urgent orders, or routes without efficient reefer service. Typically used for spot and premium orders rather than standing volume programs.