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Article: Beautiful Belize: A market with potential.(agricultural trade)(Brief Article)
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- January 1, 2002
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Belize may be the second smallest offers opportunities for exporters country in Central America, but it able to overcome risks and willing to explore new markets.
Belize at a Glance
Belize has a population of 243,000. The United States is the country's main trading partner. In 2000, the United States exported $32 million in agricultural products to Belize. Consumer-oriented foods were top sellers, especially snacks, fruit and vegetable juices and chilled meats.
The United States is also a major consumer of Belizean goods, buying $67 million in imports, mainly sugar and bananas. But sales disparity does not mean the country lacks market ...