Why Belize?
Belize: Gateway
to the Americas
Strategically positioned at the crossroads of North and South America, Belize opens doors to CARICOM, CAFTA-DR, and global markets — with Caribbean Sea access and a stable, English-speaking environment.
CARICOM
Member State
CAFTA-DR
Free Trade Agreement
Commonwealth
Member Nation
English
Official Language
40+ Years
Stable Democracy
Geographic Advantage
At the Centre of the Western Hemisphere
Belize occupies a uniquely advantageous position on the eastern coast of Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. This puts Belize within hours of the largest consumer markets in North America, the diverse economies of Central America, and the integrated trading bloc of the Caribbean.
Goods produced or processed in Belize can reach Miami in under 2 hours by air, access Gulf of Mexico shipping lanes directly, and flow through CARICOM markets duty-free — a combination unmatched in the region.
2 hrs
Flight to Miami, USA
4 hrs
Flight to Mexico City
15+
CARICOM Member States
500M+
People in Preferential Markets
Belize: Bordered by Mexico, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Sea
Trade Corridor
Connected to Global Markets
Belize's trade relationships span the Americas, the Caribbean, and beyond — creating genuine market access for businesses operating here.
14
Trade Partners
500M+
Market Reach (People)
5
Trade Agreements
0
FX Controls
Market Access
Key Trade Agreements
Belize's membership in multiple trade frameworks creates preferential access to hundreds of millions of consumers.
CARICOM
Caribbean Community and Common Market — providing duty-free trade across 15 member states with a combined GDP of over $80 billion USD.
15 Member StatesCAFTA-DR
Central America Free Trade Agreement with the Dominican Republic — enables preferential access to the USA and Central American markets.
USA + 6 NationsCARICOM Single Market
The CSME enables free movement of goods, services, capital, and skilled labour across participating CARICOM member states.
Free MovementCaribbean Basin Initiative
US unilateral preferential trade programme providing duty-free access for most goods exported from Belize to the United States market.
US Market AccessCommonwealth
As a Commonwealth member, Belize benefits from preferential trading relationships and institutional partnerships with 54 nations worldwide.
54 NationsExpanding Reach
Belize continues to expand its bilateral and multilateral trade frameworks — including active negotiations with the EU and Asian trading partners.
Negotiations ActiveInfrastructure
Connectivity That Moves Business
Sea Ports
Port of Belize and Big Creek Port provide direct Caribbean shipping lanes to the Americas and Europe.
International Airport
Philip Goldson International Airport connects Belize to USA, Central America, and the Caribbean with multiple daily flights.
Road Network
Four major highways link Belize City, the capital Belmopan, and border crossings to Mexico and Guatemala.
Digital Connectivity
Expanding fibre-optic broadband infrastructure and 4G LTE coverage are enabling Belize's growing digital economy.
Position Yourself
Connect to Global Markets
Use Belize as your base to reach the Americas, the Caribbean, and beyond with unparalleled trade access.