Where Do Most Limes Come From

Today the U.S. gets some 97% of its limes from Mexico, followed by Guatemala with a paltry 1.5%.

Where does the limes come from?

Lime is believed to have originated in northern India and adjoining parts of Myanmar, or in northern Malaysia. The lime is now cultivated throughout the tropics and in warm subtropical areas. The sour limes were probably one of the first citrus fruits to be carried from the east by the crusaders.

What state grows the most lime?

Today, Florida boasts more than 74 million citrus trees spread over more than 569,000 acres of official citrus groves, according to the state’s citrus website. Growers in the state most commonly grow grapefruit and oranges, but some also produce limes and Temple oranges.