Imports to Belgium dropped by 11.9% year-on-year to EUR 36,953.8 million in January 2026, with reduced purchases from EU countries (-10.3%) and non-EU countries (-14.8%). Imports in Belgium averaged 24453.48 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 42000.00 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 3287.47 1424.10 EUR Million Jan 2026
Capital Flows -1304.00 -5103.00 EUR Million Sep 2025
Current Account -3889.00 -1688.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Exports 40241.30 39241.80 EUR Million Jan 2026
External Debt 1558633.00 1574155.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Foreign Direct Investment 7956.00 -7769.00 EUR Million Sep 2025
Imports 36953.80 37817.70 EUR Million Jan 2026
Remittances 4777.00 5825.00 EUR Million Sep 2025


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
36953.80 37817.70 54039.40 6975.70 1993 - 2026 EUR Million Monthly


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