Belize’s merchandise imports continued to climb in June, while domestic exports declined, according to the Statistical Institute of Belize‘s (SIB) latest External Trade release. In June alone, merchandise imports reached $275.8 million, representing a 21.3% increase compared to June 2025. According to the SIB, the increase was driven by higher global fuel prices and the resumption of premium fuel imports after a year without such purchases. Imports of food and live animals increased by $12.1 million, largely due to higher imports of coffee and grocery products. They noted that rising fuel prices remain one of the primary factors driving these increases, which are ultimately passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods and services.