Imports of goods and services in Belgium
Belgium: Imports of goods and services was 562.00 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
562.00 billion current US$
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
18th
of 192 countries
All-time high
571.92 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
11.42 billion current 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 current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Belgium is 562.00 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 57.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Belgium peaked at 571.92 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 11.42 billion current US$, in 1970.
Belgium ranks 18th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11.42 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 12.47 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1972 | 15.28 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1973 | 22.02 billion current US$ | +44.0% |
| 1974 | 29.35 billion current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1975 | 29.95 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 34.32 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1977 | 39.90 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 47.13 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1979 | 60.08 billion current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1980 | 67.14 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1981 | 58.81 billion current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1982 | 55.09 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 52.31 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 53.19 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 52.99 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 66.06 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
| 1987 | 80.75 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1988 | 92.53 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1989 | 100.78 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1990 | 122.90 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 122.86 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 132.09 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 118.89 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1994 | 134.21 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1995 | 162.06 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1996 | 161.99 billion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 153.91 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1998 | 156.50 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 156.51 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 165.00 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 160.90 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 168.60 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 202.55 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2004 | 243.73 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 270.95 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 297.06 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 349.27 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 414.94 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 322.74 billion current US$ | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 357.96 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 424.36 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2012 | 400.40 billion current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 412.27 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 425.95 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 355.88 billion current US$ | -16.4% |
| 2016 | 376.76 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 418.06 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 460.13 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 442.79 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 411.86 billion current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 525.24 billion current US$ | +27.5% |
| 2022 | 571.92 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 541.28 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 534.80 billion current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 562.00 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30.19 billion current US$ | 11.42 billion current US$ | 60.08 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 67.97 billion current US$ | 52.31 billion current US$ | 100.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 142.19 billion current US$ | 118.89 billion current US$ | 162.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 259.57 billion current US$ | 160.90 billion current US$ | 414.94 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 407.46 billion current US$ | 355.88 billion current US$ | 460.13 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 524.52 billion current US$ | 411.86 billion current US$ | 571.92 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1316 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 7,994 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 0.132 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 8,020 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 8.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7123 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Belgium?
- Imports of goods and services in Belgium was 562.00 billion current 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 571.92 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.42 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Belgium rank for imports of goods and services?
- Belgium ranks 18th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.9%. 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.