Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Belgium
Belgium: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) was 417.36 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
417.36 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
18th
of 172 countries
All-time high
457.09 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2022
All-time low
57.53 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Imports of goods and services in Belgium, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Belgium is 417.36 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Belgium peaked at 457.09 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 57.53 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1970.
That places Belgium 18th out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 57.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1971 | 59.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1972 | 65.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 77.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.6% |
| 1974 | 80.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 73.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.1% |
| 1976 | 82.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.4% |
| 1977 | 86.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 88.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 96.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.0% |
| 1980 | 95.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1981 | 93.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 94.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 93.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 99.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 99.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 104.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 111.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 122.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.4% |
| 1989 | 134.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 141.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 145.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 151.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 150.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 161.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 169.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 178.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 193.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 1998 | 203.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 209.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 237.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.0% |
| 2001 | 235.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 238.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 241.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 256.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 273.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 287.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 303.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 314.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 281.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 308.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 326.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 324.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 323.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 341.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 355.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 383.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 404.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 413.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 419.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 391.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 441.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 457.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 422.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 416.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 417.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 417.36 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 97.94 billion constant 2015 US$, 4.3× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 417.36 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 79.07 billion constant 2015 US$, 5.3× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 76.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | 57.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | 96.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 104.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | 93.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | 134.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 170.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 141.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | 209.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 266.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | 235.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 314.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 360.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | 308.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | 419.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 424.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | 391.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 457.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 15 United Arab Emirates 484.31 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
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- 20 Australia 397.62 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 21 Poland 374.50 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
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- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
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- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 911.55 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Belgium?
- Imports of goods and services in Belgium was 417.36 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 457.09 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.53 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for imports of goods and services?
- Belgium ranks 18th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.