BELGIAN FOREIGN TRADE BAROMETER
In 2024, Belgium ran a foreign trade surplus of about €19.2 billion, as opposed to a surplus of €11.0 billion the year before.Consult our statistics
Belgian economic missions
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CALIFORNIA (USA)
The Belgian Economic Mission to California (USA) will take place from 4 to 12 October 2025 in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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SAUDI ARABIA
The Belgian economic mission to Saudi Arabia will take place in 2026 (dates to be confirmed).
Trade4U
DISCOVER OUR TRADE4U APP
For whom?
The Trade4U application was developed to send targeted international opportunities to the subscribed companies. Numerous general to very specific sources are regularly checked to filter out the most interesting opportunities. In 2024, approximately 15,000 trading opportunities were distributed.
Always new opportunities
These business opportunities are sent based on the company profile registered in the exporters' database. This identification is based on two criteria: the definition of the commercialised products and services on the one hand and the target markets (countries) on the other. Based on this, only the relevant information is disseminated. The company profile can be changed at any time.
Creating consortia
Available for iOS and Android, for smartphones and tablets, the application offers an essential function: creating consortia. Belgium consists mainly of SMEs, it is common that a company is not big enough to only respond to quotations issued by large international institutions. Once they agree to share contact information, a company can indicate its interest in an opportunity. The Belgian Foreign Trade Agency will connect the various interested parties. What's more, subscribers can participate free of charge in two major annual seminars organised by the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency.
News
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TradeXplorer Map & the repositioning of trade flows.
DateIn a rapidly changing global trade environment, information is a crucial asset. Use TradeXplorer Map as your compass to support strategic trade decisions. -
State Visit of Their Majesties The King and The Queen to Vietnam (30/03 - 04/04/2025) | ARRIVAL OF THE DELEGATION
DateFrom 30 March to 4 April 2025, Their Majesties the King and the Queen of the Belgians will pay a State Visit to Vietnam 🇧🇪 🇻🇳 at the invitation of the President of Vietnam H.E. Luong Cuong. #BELVNM2025 -
From Classroom to Global Boardroom: The Vlerick Internationalization Bootcamp Experience!
DateYesterday, Katrien Van Loocke and Dennis Gijsbrechts of the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency gave a guest lecture as part of the Vlerick Internationalization Bootcamp in Brussels, where they had the opportunity to engage with a dynamic group of future global business leaders.