Kaffir lime leaves wholesale price — $74.00 each
Supplier ref. 03293 · quoted September 7, 2026
Kaffir lime leaves are quoted at $74.00 each in the week of September 7, 2026. That is the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week from the single New York distributor we track — not a market average, and not an official terminal quotation. This item is quoted by the unit, as invoiced.
Price history
13 weekly quotes over 3M · lowest wholesale price observed, each
Over the last 12 months
Over the last 54 weekly quotes, kaffir lime leaves ranged from $69.00 to $74.00 each, averaging $73.26. Today's $74.00 each sits at the top of that range. The quote is up 7.3% from a year ago, when it stood at $69.00. Across our series, kaffir lime leaves were cheapest in September (average $69.83) and dearest in November (average $74.00). That is one year of observation, not a seasonal rule.
- Low
- $69.00
- High
- $74.00
- Average
- $73.26
- Quotes
- 54
What is in the case
One case of kaffir lime leaves is invoiced as 1LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
Availability in New York
Year-round (specialty aromatic leaves — no agricultural import season)
Where it comes from
In September, our reference lists two origins shipping edible leaves into New York: United States — Southern California appears in market reports for this category, and United States — Florida on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the edible leaves level and applied to this item.
- United States — Southern Californiayear-roundobserved for this category
- United States — Floridayear-roundtrade calendar
Sourcing documented at category level (Edible Leaves) and applied to this product. Based on 6 sources · confidence: medium
About Kaffir lime leaves
This is a small mixed group that holds two different trades, and a buyer should read it carefully. Shiso, red-veined sorrel, kaffir lime leaf and snow pea leaves are culinary — they go into the dish. Lemon leaf and ruscus are plating and display greenery, sold by the bunch for the look of a platter and not to be eaten. The pack forms follow the same split: culinary leaves come by the count case or by weight, the display greenery by the bunch.
Buying notes
Kaffir lime leaf is the outlier: it is quoted for a small pack and should be budgeted as a seasoning rather than as a green, while snow pea leaves are listed in two case sizes and bought by the pound of leaf. Display greenery runs on its own rhythm — it holds far longer than the culinary leaves and is not a weekly line for most kitchens.
Frequently asked questions about Kaffir lime leaves
How much do kaffir lime leaves cost wholesale in New York?
Kaffir lime leaves are quoted at $74.00 each in the week of September 7, 2026, the lowest wholesale quote we recorded that week. This item is quoted by the unit, as invoiced.
Are kaffir lime leaves expensive right now?
Against our own series, no reference price: over 54 weekly quotes kaffir lime leaves ranged from $69.00 to $74.00, averaging $73.26. Today's $74.00 each is at the top of that range. That compares this item to its own history, not to another supplier.
When are kaffir lime leaves cheapest in New York?
In our series the monthly average was lowest in September ($69.83) and highest in November ($74.00). That is one year of weekly observation from one distributor, not a seasonal rule — a single cold season or a freight event can move a month.
Where do kaffir lime leaves come from?
In September, our reference lists two origins shipping edible leaves into New York: United States — Southern California appears in market reports for this category, and United States — Florida on trade calendars only. Sourcing is documented at the edible leaves level and applied to this item.
What is in a case of kaffir lime leaves?
One case of kaffir lime leaves is invoiced as 1LB — the only pack size quoted this week, and the weight the supplier states on the pack.
How much has the price of kaffir lime leaves moved this year?
Up 7.3% over twelve months, from $69.00 to $74.00 each. The sharpest single week was 7.3%, in the week of October 27, 2025.
Are these the official Hunts Point prices?
No. $74.00 each is the lowest of 54 weekly quotes we recorded from one distributor serving New York. The USDA publishes the official New York terminal market quotations; we link to them from our methodology page.