Trade lane
What the United Kingdom buys from Belgium.
The United Kingdom imported USD 14bn of manufactured and processed goods from Belgium in 2024, down 2 per cent on 2022. That is 3 per cent of everything the United Kingdom imported in these lines, and Belgium is its number 10 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 14bnfrom Belgium in 2024 (USD 14bn in 2022)
3 per centof the United Kingdom's imports in these lines, USD 506bn from every source
794product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#10Belgium's rank among the United Kingdom's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the United Kingdom paid Belgium for it at the border, Belgium's share of everything the United Kingdom 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.
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Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410
Share of the United Kingdom's imports58 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 462m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,025 a tonne, 401,757 tonnesUSD 814min 2024 -
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Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241
Share of the United Kingdom's imports51 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.5bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.8m a tonne, 288 tonnesUSD 799min 2024 -
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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 the United Kingdom's imports13 per cent, 45 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 725m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4.3m a tonne, 161 tonnesUSD 700min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of the United Kingdom's imports11 per cent, 71 source countriesChangeup 391 per cent on 2022 (USD 133m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,894 a tonne, 43,925 tonnesUSD 654min 2024 -
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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 the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 91 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 413m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 141,596 a tonne, 2,985 tonnesUSD 423min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 40 source countriesChangedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 565m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,834 a tonne, 18,794 tonnesUSD 392min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 121 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 266m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 338,423 a tonne, 910 tonnesUSD 308min 2024 -
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Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 28 source countriesChangeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 197m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,972 a tonne, 17,857 tonnesUSD 285min 2024 -
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Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mmHS 740811
Share of the United Kingdom's imports79 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 240m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,517 a tonne, 24,480 tonnesUSD 233min 2024 -
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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 the United Kingdom's imports56 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 94 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,392 a tonne, 31,172 tonnesUSD 230min 2024 -
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Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 101 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 204m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,875 a tonne, 58,431 tonnesUSD 226min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports12 per cent, 96 source countriesChangeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 135m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,329 a tonne, 20,379 tonnesUSD 190min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890
Share of the United Kingdom's imports11 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 141m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,644 a tonne, 50,163 tonnesUSD 183min 2024 -
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Ceramic building bricksHS 690410
Share of the United Kingdom's imports60 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 134m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 608 a tonne, 294,800 tonnesUSD 179min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereofHS 870850
Share of the United Kingdom's imports15 per cent, 56 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 182m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,002 a tonne, 13,957 tonnesUSD 168min 2024 -
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Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250
Share of the United Kingdom's imports13 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 134m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,401 a tonne, 64,921 tonnesUSD 156min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423
Share of the United Kingdom's imports14 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 86m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,493 a tonne, 9,655 tonnesUSD 140min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 53 source countriesChangedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 172m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,484 a tonne, 83,850 tonnesUSD 124min 2024 -
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Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxideHS 850610
Share of the United Kingdom's imports52 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,693 a tonne, 15,684 tonnesUSD 121min 2024 -
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Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490
Share of the United Kingdom's imports11 per cent, 96 source countriesChangeup 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,858 a tonne, 30,785 tonnesUSD 119min 2024 -
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Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900
Share of the United Kingdom's imports12 per cent, 59 source countriesChangedown 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 227m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,760 a tonne, 30,346 tonnesUSD 114min 2024 -
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Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705HS 870790
Share of the United Kingdom's imports30 per cent, 39 source countriesChangefrom USD 9m in 2022Unit valueUSD 11,816 a tonne, 8,375 tonnesUSD 99min 2024 -
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Vegetable preparations: vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200490
Share of the United Kingdom's imports47 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,393 a tonne, 40,162 tonnesUSD 96min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary formsHS 390230
Share of the United Kingdom's imports24 per cent, 42 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 115m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,528 a tonne, 61,270 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
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Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299
Share of the United Kingdom's imports9 per cent, 85 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 952 a tonne, 98,294 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 115 source countriesChangeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,702 a tonne, 34,616 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the United Kingdom's imports4 per cent, 95 source countriesChangeup 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,356 a tonne, 6,068 tonnesUSD 93min 2024 -
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Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of polymers of vinyl chloride, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tilesHS 391810
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 51 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 114m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,565 a tonne, 34,082 tonnesUSD 87min 2024 -
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Mastics: painters' fillingsHS 321410
Share of the United Kingdom's imports24 per cent, 61 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,164 a tonne, 20,303 tonnesUSD 85min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110
Share of the United Kingdom's imports24 per cent, 64 source countriesChangedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 124m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,474 a tonne, 56,244 tonnesUSD 83min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070
Share of the United Kingdom's imports33 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 106m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,905 a tonne, 41,796 tonnesUSD 80min 2024 -
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Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring...HS 170230
Share of the United Kingdom's imports50 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,063 a tonne, 73,545 tonnesUSD 78min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)HS 721049
Share of the United Kingdom's imports11 per cent, 36 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 78m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,047 a tonne, 69,595 tonnesUSD 73min 2024 -
34
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 the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 74 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 83,610 a tonne, 804 tonnesUSD 67min 2024 -
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Carpets: tufted, of man-made textile materials (other than polyamides), whether of not made upHS 570339
Share of the United Kingdom's imports17 per cent, 40 source countriesChangedown 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 167m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,232 a tonne, 20,514 tonnesUSD 66min 2024 -
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Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI)HS 390931
Share of the United Kingdom's imports26 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,180 a tonne, 29,466 tonnesUSD 64min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of the United Kingdom's imports6 per cent, 107 source countriesChangeup 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,900 a tonne, 21,985 tonnesUSD 64min 2024 -
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Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' waresHS 190120
Share of the United Kingdom's imports12 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,586 a tonne, 16,526 tonnesUSD 59min 2024 -
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Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590
Share of the United Kingdom's imports10 per cent, 65 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 21,420 a tonne, 2,738 tonnesUSD 59min 2024 -
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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 the United Kingdom's imports28 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,269 a tonne, 43,920 tonnesUSD 56min 2024 -
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Polyethers other than polyacetals, and bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate: in primary formsHS 390729
Share of the United Kingdom's imports17 per cent, 42 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,351 a tonne, 23,655 tonnesUSD 56min 2024 -
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Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoaHS 190531
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 89 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 62m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,024 a tonne, 13,308 tonnesUSD 54min 2024 -
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Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590
Share of the United Kingdom's imports8 per cent, 86 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,562 a tonne, 7,733 tonnesUSD 51min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 48 source countriesChangedown 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 129m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 53,284 a tonne, 936 tonnesUSD 50min 2024 -
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Ice cream and other edible ice: whether or not containing cocoaHS 210500
Share of the United Kingdom's imports9 per cent, 51 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,671 a tonne, 13,384 tonnesUSD 49min 2024 -
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Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 84 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,410 a tonne, 14,305 tonnesUSD 49min 2024 -
47
Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 344 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,721 a tonne, 3,551 tonnesUSD 49min 2024 -
48
Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893
Share of the United Kingdom's imports18 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,343 a tonne, 14,097 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 74 source countriesChangeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 43,039 a tonne, 1,093 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of refined copperHS 740710
Share of the United Kingdom's imports34 per cent, 38 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,453 a tonne, 4,879 tonnesUSD 46min 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.
- Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705HS 870790USD 99m in 2024, from USD 9m in 2022. Belgium supplies 30 per cent of the line.
- Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in item no. 3402HS 340249USD 32m in 2024, up 420 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Belgium supplies 65 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323USD 654m in 2024, up 391 per cent on 2022 (USD 133m in 2022). Belgium supplies 11 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421USD 49m in 2024, up 344 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Belgium supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952USD 15m in 2024, up 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Belgium supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830USD 12m in 2024, up 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Belgium supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: non-alcoholic beerHS 220291USD 18m in 2024, up 122 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Belgium supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or lessHS 180632USD 42m in 2024, up 119 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). Belgium supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Harvesting machinery: for roots or tubersHS 843353USD 13m in 2024, up 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Belgium supplies 21 per cent of the line.
- Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191USD 29m in 2024, up 114 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Belgium supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390USD 64m in 2024, up 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022). Belgium supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69HS 680690USD 12m in 2024, up 111 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Belgium supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Heat pumps: other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415HS 841861USD 18m in 2024, up 110 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Belgium supplies 9 per cent of the line.
- Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matterHS 170199USD 21m in 2024, up 108 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Belgium supplies 9 per cent of the line.
- Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towingHS 841440USD 20m in 2024, up 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Belgium supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899USD 93m in 2024, up 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022). Belgium supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Multicellular or foam glass: in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms: paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or moulded glassHS 701690USD 22m in 2024, up 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Belgium supplies 71 per cent of the line.
- 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 180620USD 230m in 2024, up 94 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022). Belgium supplies 56 per cent of the line.
- Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel coreHS 761490USD 15m in 2024, up 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Belgium supplies 27 per cent of the line.
- Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219USD 13m in 2024, up 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Belgium supplies 1 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 the United Kingdom imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mmHS 74081179 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 233m; 24 source countries in all.
- Ceramic building bricksHS 69041060 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 179m; 24 source countries in all.
- Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in item no. 3402HS 34024965 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 32m; 45 source countries in all.
- Multicellular or foam glass: in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms: paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or moulded glassHS 70169071 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 22m; 32 source countries in all.
- Alloy steel powdersHS 72052177 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 19m; 24 source countries in all.
- Meat preparations: of the prepared or preserved liver of any animal (excluding homogenised preparations)HS 16022066 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 19m; 27 source countries in all.
- Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acrylic acid and its saltsHS 29161168 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 18m; 12 source countries in all.
- Machine-tools: cold metal working presses, mechanical pressesHS 84626271 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 17m; 24 source countries in all.
- Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): wallpaper base, in rolls or sheetsHS 48024069 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 10m; 22 source countries in all.
- Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically definedHS 28353162 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 7m; 17 source countries in all.
- Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)HS 29337182 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 7m; 4 source countries in all.
- Amine-function compounds: acyclic monoamines and their derivatives, methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their saltsHS 29211163 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 6m; 14 source countries in all.
- Insecticides: containing goods named in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a...HS 38086984 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 5m; 11 source countries in all.
- Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no....HS 29094461 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 4m; 16 source countries in all.
- Dithionites and sulphoxylates: of sodiumHS 28311060 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 3m; 13 source countries in all.
- Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, the syrup not containing...HS 17024063 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 3m; 27 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibresHS 55161369 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 2m; 15 source countries in all.
- Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, electrolytically plated or coated with zincHS 72259186 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 2m; 10 source countries in all.
- Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, methanal (formaldehyde)HS 29121167 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 2m; 15 source countries in all.
- Machinery, auxiliary: dobbies and jacquards, card reducing, copying, punching or assembling machines for use therewithHS 84481181 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 2m; 7 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 the United Kingdom 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.
- Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410Belgium: USD 814m at USD 2,025 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 497m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 1,583 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,003 a tonne.
- Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241Belgium: USD 799m at USD 2.8m a tonne. United States: USD 140m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 613,961 a tonne, 78 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.4m a tonne.
- 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 300215Belgium: USD 700m at USD 4.3m a tonne. South Korea: USD 217m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 1.6m a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.0m a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Belgium: USD 654m at USD 14,894 a tonne. China: USD 65m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 8,674 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,178 a tonne.
- 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 423m at USD 141,596 a tonne. Germany: USD 1.9bn (15 per cent of the line) at USD 81,585 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 72,972 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380Belgium: USD 392m at USD 20,834 a tonne. France: USD 771m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 15,815 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,834 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730Belgium: USD 308m at USD 338,423 a tonne. France: USD 438m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 247,492 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 412,316 a tonne.
- Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121Belgium: USD 285m at USD 15,972 a tonne. Ireland: USD 10m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 8,517 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,422 a tonne.
- 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 180620Belgium: USD 230m at USD 7,392 a tonne. Germany: USD 49m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 4,137 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,693 a tonne.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590Belgium: USD 226m at USD 3,875 a tonne. China: USD 45m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 2,835 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,976 a tonne.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690Belgium: USD 190m at USD 9,329 a tonne. Germany: USD 371m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 7,422 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,216 a tonne.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890Belgium: USD 183m at USD 3,644 a tonne. China: USD 232m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 2,232 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,599 a tonne.
- Ceramic building bricksHS 690410Belgium: USD 179m at USD 608 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 77m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 287 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 298 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereofHS 870850Belgium: USD 168m at USD 12,002 a tonne. Italy: USD 242m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 9,549 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,215 a tonne.
- Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250Belgium: USD 156m at USD 2,401 a tonne. Spain: USD 180m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 1,479 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,913 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423Belgium: USD 140m at USD 14,493 a tonne. Ireland: USD 11m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 10,368 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,861 a tonne.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120Belgium: USD 124m at USD 1,484 a tonne. United States: USD 105m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 1,117 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,409 a tonne.
- Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxideHS 850610Belgium: USD 121m at USD 7,693 a tonne. China: USD 59m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 6,117 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,978 a tonne.
- Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490Belgium: USD 119m at USD 3,858 a tonne. Turkey: USD 110m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 3,012 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,402 a tonne.
- Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900Belgium: USD 114m at USD 3,760 a tonne. Sweden: USD 66m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 2,947 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,300 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the United Kingdom buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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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