Belgium’s imports jumped 16.6% year-on-year to EUR 43,172.7 million in August 2026, reflecting a 12.4% rise in purchases from non-EU countries. Imports from EU member states also increased, by 19.5%. Imports in Belgium averaged 24830.93 EUR Million from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 54039.40 EUR Million in September of 2022 and a record low of 6975.70 EUR Million in July of 1993. source: National Bank of Belgium

Imports in Belgium is expected to be 41100.00 EUR Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Belgium Imports is projected to trend around 39600.00 EUR Million in 2027 and 40700.00 EUR Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 816.60 2618.30 EUR Million Aug 2026
Capital Flows -786.00 1151.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Current Account 1674.00 1626.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Exports 43989.30 45331.30 EUR Million Aug 2026
External Debt 1636791.00 1611363.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 5307.00 9643.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Imports 43172.60 42713.00 EUR Million Aug 2026
Remittances 7590.00 5478.00 EUR Million Jun 2026


Belgium Imports
Belgium imports mainly machinery and equipment, chemicals, diamonds, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, transportation equipment and oil products. It major import partners are: European Union members (Germany, Netherlands, France, UK, Ireland) , United States and China.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
43172.60 42713.00 54039.40 6975.70 1993 - 2026 EUR Million Monthly


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