Trade lane

What Slovakia buys from Belgium.

Slovakia imported USD 1.1bn of manufactured and processed goods from Belgium in 2024, down 12 per cent on 2022. That is 1 per cent of everything Slovakia imported in these lines, and Belgium is its number 15 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Belgium dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 1.1bnfrom Belgium in 2024 (USD 1.2bn in 2022)
1 per centof Slovakia's imports in these lines, USD 96bn from every source
173product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#15Belgium's rank among Slovakia's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Slovakia paid Belgium for it at the border, Belgium's share of everything Slovakia imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 61 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215

    Share of Slovakia's imports11 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 60min 2024
  2. 2

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332

    Share of Slovakia's imports7 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,276 a tonne, 3,128 tonnes
    USD 54min 2024
  3. 3

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Slovakia's imports3 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 335,035 a tonne, 152 tonnes
    USD 51min 2024
  4. 4

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Slovakia's imports12 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,232 a tonne, 2,182 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
  5. 5

    Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121

    Share of Slovakia's imports12 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,674 a tonne, 2,811 tonnes
    USD 33min 2024
  6. 6

    Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, plated or coated with zinc (other than electrolytically)HS 722592

    Share of Slovakia's imports12 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,267 a tonne, 21,378 tonnes
    USD 27min 2024
  7. 7

    Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210

    Share of Slovakia's imports10 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,688 a tonne, 11,681 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  8. 8

    Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110

    Share of Slovakia's imports25 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,414 a tonne, 13,491 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  9. 9

    Polyethers other than polyacetals, and bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate: in primary formsHS 390729

    Share of Slovakia's imports36 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,777 a tonne, 10,392 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  10. 10

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049

    Share of Slovakia's imports6 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,116 a tonne, 14,238 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  11. 11

    Biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 382600

    Share of Slovakia's imports7 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valueUSD 1,589 a tonne, 9,590 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  12. 12

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340

    Share of Slovakia's imports3 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,815 a tonne, 750 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  13. 13

    Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241

    Share of Slovakia's imports11 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changedown 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 531,265 a tonne, 25 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  14. 14

    Amine-function compounds: aromatic amines and their derivatives: o-, m-, p-phenylenediamine, diaminotoluenes and their derivatives: salts thereofHS 292151

    Share of Slovakia's imports79 per cent, 10 source countries
    Changedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,665 a tonne, 4,695 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  15. 15

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 720827

    Share of Slovakia's imports65 per cent, 17 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 982 a tonne, 12,438 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  16. 16

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491

    Share of Slovakia's imports1 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 143,411 a tonne, 76 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  17. 17

    Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolledHS 722550

    Share of Slovakia's imports34 per cent, 14 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,202 a tonne, 8,827 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  18. 18

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422

    Share of Slovakia's imports11 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 239 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,517 a tonne, 901 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  19. 19

    Silicon dioxideHS 281122

    Share of Slovakia's imports19 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,627 a tonne, 6,353 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  20. 20

    Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary formsHS 390230

    Share of Slovakia's imports9 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,816 a tonne, 5,652 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  21. 21

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Slovakia's imports4 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,846 a tonne, 479 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  22. 22

    Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480

    Share of Slovakia's imports4 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changeup 190 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 24,928 a tonne, 386 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  23. 23

    Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490

    Share of Slovakia's imports4 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 298 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 35,188 a tonne, 263 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  24. 24

    Glass: safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselsHS 700721

    Share of Slovakia's imports9 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changeup 100 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,662 a tonne, 779 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  25. 25

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333

    Share of Slovakia's imports4 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changeup 187 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 28,285 a tonne, 315 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  26. 26

    Machine-tools: parts and accessories, for the machines of heading no. 8462 or 8463, n.e.c. in heading no. 8466HS 846694

    Share of Slovakia's imports20 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,401 a tonne, 501 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  27. 27

    Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410

    Share of Slovakia's imports18 per cent, 18 source countries
    Changeup 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,325 a tonne, 6,004 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  28. 28

    Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mmHS 720917

    Share of Slovakia's imports12 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,022 a tonne, 7,579 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  29. 29

    Heterocyclic compounds: containing in the structure, a benzothiazole ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fusedHS 293420

    Share of Slovakia's imports61 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,421 a tonne, 1,176 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  30. 30

    Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, electrolytically plated or coated with zincHS 722591

    Share of Slovakia's imports64 per cent, 6 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,387 a tonne, 5,402 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  31. 31

    Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosuresHS 851829

    Share of Slovakia's imports10 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 33,898 a tonne, 221 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  32. 32

    Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439

    Share of Slovakia's imports8 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changedown 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1.6m a tonne, 4.4 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  33. 33

    Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselsHS 700711

    Share of Slovakia's imports6 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,211 a tonne, 1,072 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  34. 34

    Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in...HS 180620

    Share of Slovakia's imports6 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,056 a tonne, 1,267 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  35. 35

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321

    Share of Slovakia's imports2 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,365 a tonne, 414 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  36. 36

    Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829

    Share of Slovakia's importsunder 1 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changedown 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,673 a tonne, 941 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  37. 37

    Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669

    Share of Slovakia's imports4 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,922 a tonne, 573 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  38. 38

    Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952

    Share of Slovakia's imports13 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,648 a tonne, 797 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  39. 39

    Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239

    Share of Slovakia's imports2 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 530,710 a tonne, 11 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  40. 40

    Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231

    Share of Slovakia's imports2 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changedown 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 468,678 a tonne, 12 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  41. 41

    Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840

    Share of Slovakia's importsunder 1 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changedown 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 22,596 a tonne, 241 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  42. 42

    Ice cream and other edible ice: whether or not containing cocoaHS 210500

    Share of Slovakia's imports9 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,880 a tonne, 1,381 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  43. 43

    Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690

    Share of Slovakia's imports3 per cent, 73 source countries
    Changeup 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,547 a tonne, 687 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  44. 44

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Slovakia's imports1 per cent, 129 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,669 a tonne, 911 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  45. 45

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphateHS 310221

    Share of Slovakia's imports32 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valueUSD 387 a tonne, 13,239 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  46. 46

    Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890

    Share of Slovakia's imports3 per cent, 72 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 254,148 a tonne, 20 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  47. 47

    Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499

    Share of Slovakia's imports4 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changedown 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 826 a tonne, 5,815 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  48. 48

    Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, of copperHS 854411

    Share of Slovakia's imports4 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,820 a tonne, 604 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  49. 49

    Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839

    Share of Slovakia's imports6 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changeup 249 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 24,780 a tonne, 191 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  50. 50

    Vehicles: specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehiclesHS 870310

    Share of Slovakia's imports63 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,206 a tonne, 233 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Silicon dioxideHS 281122USD 10m in 2024, up 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Belgium supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  2. Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215USD 60m in 2024, up 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022). Belgium supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  3. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340USD 14m in 2024, up 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Belgium supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  4. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380USD 10m in 2024, up 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Belgium supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  5. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323USD 44m in 2024, up 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022). Belgium supplies 12 per cent of the line.
  6. Heterocyclic compounds: containing in the structure, a benzothiazole ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fusedHS 293420USD 8m in 2024, up 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Belgium supplies 61 per cent of the line.
  7. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332USD 54m in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022). Belgium supplies 7 per cent of the line.
  8. Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669USD 6m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Belgium supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  9. Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210USD 20m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Belgium supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  10. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049USD 16m in 2024, up 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Belgium supplies 6 per cent of the line.
  11. Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosuresHS 851829USD 7m in 2024, up 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Belgium supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  12. Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary formsHS 390230USD 10m in 2024, up 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Belgium supplies 9 per cent of the line.
  13. Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239USD 6m in 2024, up 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Belgium supplies 2 per cent of the line.
  14. Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, plated or coated with zinc (other than electrolytically)HS 722592USD 27m in 2024, level with 2022 (USD 27m in 2022). Belgium supplies 12 per cent of the line.
Where Belgium dominates

Lines where Belgium supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Belgium ships at least 60 per cent of what Slovakia imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Amine-function compounds: aromatic amines and their derivatives: o-, m-, p-phenylenediamine, diaminotoluenes and their derivatives: salts thereofHS 29215179 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 13m; 10 source countries in all.
  2. Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mmHS 72082765 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 12m; 17 source countries in all.
  3. Heterocyclic compounds: containing in the structure, a benzothiazole ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fusedHS 29342061 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 8m; 15 source countries in all.
  4. Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, electrolytically plated or coated with zincHS 72259164 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 7m; 6 source countries in all.
  5. Vehicles: specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehiclesHS 87031063 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 5m; 20 source countries in all.
  6. Vinyl acetate, vinyl ester polymers, vinyl polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3905, in primary forms, copolymersHS 39059190 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 4m; 10 source countries in all.
  7. Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically definedHS 28353185 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 10 source countries in all.
  8. Polyphenols: resorcinol and its saltsHS 29072191 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 1m; 5 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where Belgium's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Slovakia at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332Belgium: USD 54m at USD 17,276 a tonne. France: USD 39m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 11,459 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,981 a tonne.
  2. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Belgium: USD 51m at USD 335,035 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 316m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 92,025 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 121,469 a tonne.
  3. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Belgium: USD 44m at USD 20,232 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 99m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 15,593 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,203 a tonne.
  4. Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121Belgium: USD 33m at USD 11,674 a tonne. Germany: USD 28m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 6,901 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,528 a tonne.
  5. Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, plated or coated with zinc (other than electrolytically)HS 722592Belgium: USD 27m at USD 1,267 a tonne. South Korea: USD 22m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 1,002 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,267 a tonne.
  6. Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049Belgium: USD 16m at USD 1,116 a tonne. South Korea: USD 12m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 842 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,038 a tonne.
  7. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340Belgium: USD 14m at USD 18,815 a tonne. South Korea: USD 17m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 14,357 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,539 a tonne.
  8. Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241Belgium: USD 13m at USD 531,265 a tonne. Hungary: USD 53m (46 per cent of the line) at USD 321,527 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.2m a tonne.
  9. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491Belgium: USD 11m at USD 143,411 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 944m (64 per cent of the line) at USD 20,672 a tonne, 86 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 40,358 a tonne.
  10. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422Belgium: USD 10m at USD 11,517 a tonne. Poland: USD 17m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 8,488 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,878 a tonne.
  11. Silicon dioxideHS 281122Belgium: USD 10m at USD 1,627 a tonne. Germany: USD 11m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 1,250 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,822 a tonne.
  12. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380Belgium: USD 10m at USD 20,846 a tonne. China: USD 72m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 14,514 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,993 a tonne.
  13. Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480Belgium: USD 10m at USD 24,928 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 11m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 14,032 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,144 a tonne.
  14. Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490Belgium: USD 9m at USD 35,188 a tonne. China: USD 91m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 11,745 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 25,873 a tonne.
  15. Glass: safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselsHS 700721Belgium: USD 9m at USD 11,662 a tonne. Poland: USD 33m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 4,886 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,240 a tonne.
  16. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333Belgium: USD 9m at USD 28,285 a tonne. Austria: USD 31m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 16,206 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,002 a tonne.
  17. Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosuresHS 851829Belgium: USD 7m at USD 33,898 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 38m (49 per cent of the line) at USD 11,018 a tonne, 68 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,773 a tonne.
  18. Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439Belgium: USD 7m at USD 1.6m a tonne. Denmark: USD 25m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 768,596 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 343,889 a tonne.
  19. Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vesselsHS 700711Belgium: USD 7m at USD 6,211 a tonne. Hungary: USD 17m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 2,973 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,831 a tonne.
  20. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321Belgium: USD 6m at USD 15,365 a tonne. Spain: USD 68m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 11,407 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,226 a tonne.
What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Slovakia with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is Belgium's part of everything Slovakia imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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