Cross-Border Price Comparison of Agricultural Commodities in Belize

A price comparison of agricultural commodities between Belize and Chetumal, Mexico, was published on October 05, 2026. Prices recorded in Chedraui in Chetumal on October 2, 2026, showed potatoes selling for 54 Mexican pesos per kilogram and white onions for 64 pesos per kilogram. This equated to approximately US$1.60 per pound for potatoes and US$1.75 per pound for onions. In Belize, prices were reported at around US$1.75 per pound for potatoes and US$2.00 per pound for onions.

The comparison highlights the price differences for essential goods between the two locations. The Belize Marketing and Development Corporation stated that its pricing operates with minimal profit margins to sustain local operations and the Belizean economy. The higher vegetable prices in the region are reportedly affecting consumers in Mexico, where inflation influences household food costs.