Agricultural raw materials imports in Belize
Belize: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Belize, 1975–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
Belize recorded 1.9% for agricultural raw materials imports in 2025.
The figure is up 13.9% on the previous year and up 49.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Belize peaked at 4.3% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1986.
That places Belize 28th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Belize, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.5% | — |
| 1976 | 0.4% | -16.8% |
| 1977 | 0.5% | +19.4% |
| 1978 | 0.4% | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 0.5% | +9.4% |
| 1980 | 0.3% | -36.0% |
| 1982 | 1.0% | +213.7% |
| 1983 | 0.2% | -77.6% |
| 1984 | 0.3% | +15.8% |
| 1985 | 0.2% | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 0.2% | -24.0% |
| 1987 | 0.2% | +20.8% |
| 1992 | 1.0% | +359.6% |
| 1993 | 0.5% | -47.3% |
| 1994 | 0.3% | -35.5% |
| 1995 | 0.3% | -26.9% |
| 1996 | 0.3% | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 0.3% | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 0.4% | +45.4% |
| 1999 | 4.3% | +984.7% |
| 2000 | 0.6% | -86.1% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | +33.9% |
| 2002 | 0.5% | -38.1% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | -13.5% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | +82.4% |
| 2006 | 0.7% | -16.4% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 0.6% | -21.0% |
| 2009 | 0.7% | +24.7% |
| 2010 | 0.8% | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | +24.4% |
| 2012 | 0.7% | -29.9% |
| 2013 | 0.9% | +27.8% |
| 2014 | 1.3% | +45.1% |
| 2015 | 1.3% | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | +29.8% |
| 2017 | 1.9% | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | -16.5% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | +14.7% |
| 2020 | 1.3% | -26.4% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | +23.8% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | +14.3% |
| 2024 | 1.7% | -5.7% |
| 2025 | 1.9% | +13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 5 |
| 1980s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 7 |
| 1990s | 0.9% | 0.3% | 4.3% | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 25 Türkiye 1.9% compare
- 26 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.9% compare
- 27 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.9% compare
- 29 Bahamas 1.9% compare
- 30 Denmark 1.9% compare
- 31 Uzbekistan 1.9% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Belize
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0795 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 610.5 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5844 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.9% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 58.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Belize?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Belize was 1.9% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 4.3% in 1999.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1986.
- How does Belize rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Belize ranks 28th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.