Belize-Ireland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $9.60M total volume •Belize surplus: $9.60M

BelizeIreland

$9.60M

Exports (2023)

IrelandBelize

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$9.60M

Surplus for Belize

Total Trade

$9.60M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Belize and Ireland. Green line shows exports from Belize, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Belize-Ireland commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

BelizeIreland Exports

$9.60M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
97.6% top product
1Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried
$9.36M
97.6% of exports
2Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints
$154,312
1.6% of exports
3Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$22,709
0.2% of exports
4Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$20,246
0.2% of exports
5Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, no lactones or unfused furan rings (hydrogenated or not) in the structure, other than isosafrole, 1-(1,3-benzodiaxol-5-yl) propan-2-one, piperonal, safrole, tetrahydrocannabinols (all isomers)
$20,058
0.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Belize's export portfolio to Ireland demonstrates strategic specialization, with fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IrelandBelize Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
$389,921
Infinity% of imports
2Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
$301,334
Infinity% of imports
3Liqueurs and cordials
$46,143
Infinity% of imports
4Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39
$44,597
Infinity% of imports
5Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products
$22,948
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Belize's import pattern from Ireland reveals significant dependencyin food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Belize demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried to Ireland, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $9.60M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Belize-Ireland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $9.60 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Belize maintains a surplus of $9.60 million
  • Export Focus: Belize's primary exports include fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried, artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints, sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ireland include food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries, liqueurs and cordials

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $9.60M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Belize leveraging its comparative advantages in fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Belize's specialization in fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or driedcomplements Ireland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $9.60M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $9.60M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $9.60 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried and food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Belize's trade surplus of $9.60 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Belize and Ireland represents a total trade volume of $9.60 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Belize, with exports exceeding importsby $9.60 million.

Export Strengths

Belize's exports to Ireland total $9.60 million, with competitive advantages in fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried, representing $9.36M or97.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ireland amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, with Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Belize's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023