Outpriced and Outnumbered: How Chinese-Owned grocery stores are reshaping Belize’s economy

Outpriced and Outnumbered: How Chinese-Owned grocery stores are reshaping Belize’s economy

By Zoila Palma: Belize’s retail sector is experiencing one of the most profound transformations in recent history. Over the past two decades, Chinese-owned businesses have rapidly expanded across the country, coming to dominate the grocery retail market. What began as a gradual shift has now evolved into a structural change, reshaping how Belizeans shop, how prices are set, and how economic power is distributed. While many consumers welcome the …