Mexico-Belize Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $140.82M total volume •Mexico surplus: $127.37M

MexicoBelize

$134.10M

Exports (2023)

BelizeMexico

$6.73M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$127.37M

Surplus for Mexico

Total Trade

$140.82M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MexicoBelize Exports

$134.10M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
5.9% top product
1Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys
$7.94M
5.9% of exports
2Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$6.86M
5.1% of exports
3Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
$4.66M
3.5% of exports
4Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$3.96M
3.0% of exports
5Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
$3.76M
2.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Mexico's export portfolio to Belize demonstrates strategic specialization, with iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BelizeMexico Imports

$6.73M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
44.3% concentration
1Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals
$2.98M
44.3% of imports
2Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified
$1.49M
22.1% of imports
3Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals
$1.11M
16.5% of imports
4Ferrous waste and scrap: of cast iron
$197,716
2.9% of imports
5Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$159,025
2.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mexico's import pattern from Belize reveals significant dependencyin cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Mexico demonstrates competitive strength in exportingiron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys to Belize, 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 $140.82M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mexico-Belize Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $140.82 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mexico maintains a surplus of $127.37 million
  • Export Focus: Mexico's primary exports include iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys, vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Belize include cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified, cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals

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 $140.82M 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 Mexico leveraging its comparative advantages in iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.

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

Mexico's specialization in iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloyscomplements Belize's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $140.82M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $140.82M 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 $140.82 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys and cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mexico's trade surplus of $127.37 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 vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, 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 iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys 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 Mexico and Belize represents a total trade volume of $140.82 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Mexico, with exports exceeding importsby $127.37 million.

Export Strengths

Mexico's exports to Belize total $134.10 million, with competitive advantages in iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys, representing $7.94M or5.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Belize amount to $6.73 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, with Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals comprising44.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Mexico'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