Turning now to external trade, imports were down while exports were up.  And that, again, is due mostly to a strong out-turn for sugar.  Here’s more:…

Tiffany Vasquez - Statistician, SIB
"Total domestic exports for the period January to May 2017 amounted to 237.6 million dollars; this is an increase of 21.8% or 42.6 million when compared to January to May of 2016. This notable 21.8% growth in domestic earning was the result of positive performances for most of Belize's major exports. Sugar continues to be Belize's top export earner at 94.9 million dollars, up 58% or 34.8 million."