Belize: Fruit Market Overview 2020

Fruit Market Size in Belize

The revenue of the fruit market in Belize amounted to $X in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, fruit consumption continues to indicate a deep curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Belize

In value terms, fruit production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, fruit production continues to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit production attained its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of fruits in Belize stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the fruit yield continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield attained its maximum level at X tonne per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of fruits in Belize amounted to X ha, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the fruit harvested area continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the fruit harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the fruit harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Belize

In 2018, the fruit exports from Belize totaled X tonnes, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit exports continue to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, fruit exports attained their maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fruit exports continue to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Belize

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of fruits were imported into Belize; going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, fruit imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform