Leguminous vegetables market in Belize

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh leguminous vegetables in Belize experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 774 t in 2018, market volume fell to 2 638 t the following year before rebounding strongly to 2 866 t in 2020. The subsequent period saw a stabilization of demand, with volume hovering around the 2 800 t mark through 2023.

By 2022, the market recorded a slight increase to 2 802 t. This growth was underpinned by a shift in consumer behavior, where rising health awareness and a preference for convenient, ready-to-use products like pre-cut vegetable kits stimulated demand. These trends helped sustain consumption even in a context of elevated agricultural input costs influenced by global market disruptions.

Domestic production remained the primary supply source, ranging from 2 733 t to 2 866 t annually, which consistently met nearly all local demand given minimal import levels. This stable production base supported the overall market volume throughout the observed period.

Production leguminous vegetables in Belize

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

In 2019, Belize produced 2,733 tons of leguminous vegetables, marking the lowest output in recent years. Production then increased significantly by 4.9% in 2020, reaching a peak of 2,866 tons. However, in 2021, output declined by 2.1% to 2,805 tons. The most substantial decrease occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belize in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports leguminous vegetables from Belize

Exports in kind, kg

Belize's exports of leguminous vegetables showed notable fluctuations during this period. The highest volume was recorded in 2019, while the lowest occurred in 2021, representing a 10.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports totaled 9,060 kilograms, which was a dramatic increase of 123.4% compared to 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Belize's exports of leguminous vegetables were almost entirely directed to the United States, which accounted for 93.8% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, $ US

Export values for leguminous vegetables from Belize displayed an unstable trend over these years. The highest value was recorded in 2019, and the lowest in 2021, with a 5.5-fold variation between these two years. In 2021, exports were valued at $15,737, marking a substantial year-over-year increase of 202.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2021, $ US

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, the United States and Trinidad and Tobago were the key markets for Belize's leguminous vegetable exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 87.9% of total export value, while Trinidad and Tobago represented 12.1%, together comprising the entire export market.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2021

Imports leguminous vegetables to Belize

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes of leguminous vegetables into Belize revealed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 236 kilograms, while imports peaked in 2021 at 1,230 kilograms, representing a 5.2-fold increase. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 69.4%. In 2021, imports showed an abrupt rise of 420.6% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2021, kg

During the 2018-2021 period, the United States remained the primary source for Belize's leguminous vegetable imports, accounting for 85.5% of total import volumes. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, $ US

Import values for leguminous vegetables into Belize were characterized by volatility during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at $1,056, while values peaked in 2018, showing a 3.6-fold difference between these years. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, when import values fell by 53.4%. In 2021, imports totaled $2,115, marking a gain of 100.2% compared to 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2021, $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the dominant source for Belize's leguminous vegetable imports in value terms, accounting for 89.2% of total import value. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2021