What Belgium buys from Saudi Arabia.
Belgium imported USD 1.9bn of manufactured and processed goods from Saudi Arabia in 2024, up 8 per cent on 2022. That is 1 per cent of everything Belgium imported in these lines, and Saudi Arabia is its number 23 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Saudi Arabia 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.
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Belgium paid Saudi Arabia for it at the border, Saudi Arabia's share of everything Belgium imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 95 per cent of the lane.
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120
Share of Belgium's imports27 per cent, 55 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 184m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,393 a tonne, 158,143 tonnesUSD 220min 2024 -
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Cyclic hydrocarbons: cyclohexaneHS 290211
Share of Belgium's imports39 per cent, 19 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 271m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,057 a tonne, 196,421 tonnesUSD 208min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210
Share of Belgium's imports24 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 100m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,790 a tonne, 89,356 tonnesUSD 160min 2024 -
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Engines: reaction engines, other than turbo-jetsHS 841210
Share of Belgium's imports99 per cent, 13 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 1.1m a tonne, 120 tonnesUSD 132min 2024 -
5
Cyclic hydrocarbons: styreneHS 290250
Share of Belgium's imports20 per cent, 12 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 114m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 908 a tonne, 119,325 tonnesUSD 108min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390140
Share of Belgium's imports10 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,783 a tonne, 37,995 tonnesUSD 68min 2024 -
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Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13HS 290514
Share of Belgium's imports71 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,282 a tonne, 47,950 tonnesUSD 61min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110
Share of Belgium's imports7 per cent, 50 source countriesChangedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 103m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 649 a tonne, 89,698 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl etherHS 290919
Share of Belgium's imports20 per cent, 26 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 63m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 932 a tonne, 50,988 tonnesUSD 48min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary formsHS 390230
Share of Belgium's imports9 per cent, 41 source countriesChangeup 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,217 a tonne, 17,917 tonnesUSD 40min 2024 -
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Rubber: synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400270
Share of Belgium's imports19 per cent, 29 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,026 a tonne, 19,042 tonnesUSD 39min 2024 -
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Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol)HS 290531
Share of Belgium's imports13 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 374 a tonne, 101,683 tonnesUSD 38min 2024 -
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Polyethers other than polyacetals, and bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate: in primary formsHS 390729
Share of Belgium's imports10 per cent, 40 source countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,337 a tonne, 26,944 tonnesUSD 36min 2024 -
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Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanatesHS 292910
Share of Belgium's imports11 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,806 a tonne, 19,195 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
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Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of methacrylic acidHS 291614
Share of Belgium's imports18 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 218 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,164 a tonne, 10,257 tonnesUSD 32min 2024 -
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Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, monoethanolamine and its saltsHS 292211
Share of Belgium's imports50 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,352 a tonne, 13,759 tonnesUSD 32min 2024 -
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Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: vinyl acetateHS 291532
Share of Belgium's imports10 per cent, 12 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 732 a tonne, 41,371 tonnesUSD 30min 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 Belgium's imports6 per cent, 22 source countriesChangedown 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,395 a tonne, 20,462 tonnesUSD 29min 2024 -
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Rubber: synthetic, halo-isobutene-isoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400239
Share of Belgium's imports10 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,901 a tonne, 9,343 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acrylic acid and its saltsHS 291611
Share of Belgium's imports46 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,419 a tonne, 18,700 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetateHS 291531
Share of Belgium's imports13 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,891 a tonne, 13,048 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
22
Rubber: synthetic, isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400231
Share of Belgium's imports51 per cent, 14 source countriesChangefrom USD 3m in 2022Unit valueUSD 3,975 a tonne, 5,808 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Alcohols: aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcoholHS 290629
Share of Belgium's imports86 per cent, 21 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 895 a tonne, 24,196 tonnesUSD 22min 2024 -
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Engines: parts of aircraft engines (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines)HS 840910
Share of Belgium's imports91 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 370 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 22min 2024 -
25
Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400220
Share of Belgium's imports24 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,672 a tonne, 7,962 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of Belgium's imports2 per cent, 22 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 3.5m a tonne, 5.9 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
27
Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matterHS 320611
Share of Belgium's imports4 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,858 a tonne, 9,498 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Travelling theatresHS 950840
Share of Belgium's imports79 per cent, 13 source countriesChangefrom USD 3k in 2022Unit valueUSD 10,751 a tonne, 1,535 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
29
Cyclic hydrocarbons: benzeneHS 290220
Share of Belgium's imports2 per cent, 16 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 981 a tonne, 13,043 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
30
Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acidHS 291521
Share of Belgium's imports7 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 889 a tonne, 14,283 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Acrylic polymers: poly(methyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390610
Share of Belgium's imports38 per cent, 31 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,870 a tonne, 4,140 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
32
Amine-function compounds: acyclic polyamines and their derivatives, ethylenediamine and its saltsHS 292121
Share of Belgium's imports63 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,606 a tonne, 2,987 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
33
Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)HS 290941
Share of Belgium's imports20 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,026 a tonne, 10,326 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
34
Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported...HS 392051
Share of Belgium's imports13 per cent, 42 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 1,790 a tonne, 5,269 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
35
Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: salts thereof, other than meprobamate (INN), fluoroacetamide (ISO), monocrotophos (ISO) or...HS 292419
Share of Belgium's imports10 per cent, 36 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 5,222 a tonne, 1,798 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
36
Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturatedHS 290110
Share of Belgium's imports5 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,023 a tonne, 9,000 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
37
Fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materialsHS 540720
Share of Belgium's imports26 per cent, 30 source countriesChangedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,070 a tonne, 4,258 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)HS 560311
Share of Belgium's imports16 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,412 a tonne, 3,567 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, propene (propylene)HS 290122
Share of Belgium's imports2 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 603 a tonne, 14,000 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, diethanolamine and its saltsHS 292212
Share of Belgium's imports16 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,224 a tonne, 5,210 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
41
Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic anhydrideHS 291524
Share of Belgium's imports9 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,751 a tonne, 3,605 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
42
Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321
Share of Belgium's importsunder 1 per cent, 45 source countriesChangefrom USD 737k in 2022Unit valueUSD 7,117 a tonne, 824 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
43
Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymersHS 390130
Share of Belgium's imports10 per cent, 25 source countriesChangeup 229 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,272 a tonne, 2,363 tonnesUSD 5min 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 Belgium's imports1 per cent, 74 source countriesChangefrom USD 741k in 2022Unit valueUSD 648,986 a tonne, 7.7 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
45
Anti-knock preparations: other than those based on lead compoundsHS 381119
Share of Belgium's imports20 per cent, 14 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 2024 -
46
Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, n.e.c. in heading no. 2901HS 290129
Share of Belgium's imports1 per cent, 25 source countriesChangeup 268 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024 -
47
Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acrylic acidHS 291612
Share of Belgium's imports1 per cent, 26 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,439 a tonne, 3,103 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, n.e.c. in item no. 2912.1HS 291219
Share of Belgium's imports6 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 916 a tonne, 4,799 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
49
Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly...HS 392020
Share of Belgium's imports2 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,595 a tonne, 2,720 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made upHS 570321
Share of Belgium's imports73 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 220 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,649 a tonne, 1,632 tonnesUSD 4min 2024
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.
- Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of methacrylic acidHS 291614USD 32m in 2024, up 218 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 18 per cent of the line.
- Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13HS 290514USD 61m in 2024, up 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 71 per cent of the line.
- Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acrylic acid and its saltsHS 291611USD 27m in 2024, up 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 46 per cent of the line.
- Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matterHS 320611USD 18m in 2024, up 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary formsHS 390230USD 40m in 2024, up 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 9 per cent of the line.
- Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol)HS 290531USD 38m in 2024, up 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, monoethanolamine and its saltsHS 292211USD 32m in 2024, up 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 50 per cent of the line.
- Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210USD 160m in 2024, up 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 100m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 24 per cent of the line.
- Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)HS 560311USD 9m in 2024, up 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 16 per cent of the line.
- Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetateHS 291531USD 25m in 2024, up 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400220USD 21m in 2024, up 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 24 per cent of the line.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120USD 220m in 2024, up 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 184m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 27 per cent of the line.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390140USD 68m in 2024, up 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Amine-function compounds: acyclic polyamines and their derivatives, ethylenediamine and its saltsHS 292121USD 11m in 2024, up 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 63 per cent of the line.
- Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)HS 290941USD 11m in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Saudi Arabia supplies 20 per cent of the line.
Lines where Saudi Arabia supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Saudi Arabia ships at least 60 per cent of what Belgium imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Engines: reaction engines, other than turbo-jetsHS 84121099 per cent of Belgium's imports of the line, USD 132m; 13 source countries in all.
- Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13HS 29051471 per cent of Belgium's imports of the line, USD 61m; 17 source countries in all.
- Alcohols: aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcoholHS 29062986 per cent of Belgium's imports of the line, USD 22m; 21 source countries in all.
- Engines: parts of aircraft engines (spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines)HS 84091091 per cent of Belgium's imports of the line, USD 22m; 23 source countries in all.
- Travelling theatresHS 95084079 per cent of Belgium's imports of the line, USD 17m; 13 source countries in all.
- Amine-function compounds: acyclic polyamines and their derivatives, ethylenediamine and its saltsHS 29212163 per cent of Belgium's imports of the line, USD 11m; 15 source countries in all.
- Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made upHS 57032173 per cent of Belgium's imports of the line, USD 4m; 15 source countries in all.
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where Saudi Arabia's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Belgium 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.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120Saudi Arabia: USD 220m at USD 1,393 a tonne. Qatar: USD 25m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 1,101 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,393 a tonne.
- Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210Saudi Arabia: USD 160m at USD 1,790 a tonne. Germany: USD 75m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 1,216 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,332 a tonne.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390140Saudi Arabia: USD 68m at USD 1,783 a tonne. United States: USD 434m (61 per cent of the line) at USD 1,019 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,744 a tonne.
- Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl etherHS 290919Saudi Arabia: USD 48m at USD 932 a tonne. France: USD 8m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 633 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,010 a tonne.
- Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary formsHS 390230Saudi Arabia: USD 40m at USD 2,217 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 106m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 1,276 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,595 a tonne.
- Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanatesHS 292910Saudi Arabia: USD 35m at USD 1,806 a tonne. South Korea: USD 47m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 1,390 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,367 a tonne.
- Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of methacrylic acidHS 291614Saudi Arabia: USD 32m at USD 3,164 a tonne. China: USD 34m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 1,757 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,385 a tonne.
- Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, monoethanolamine and its saltsHS 292211Saudi Arabia: USD 32m at USD 2,352 a tonne. United States: USD 16m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 1,571 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,571 a tonne.
- Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI)HS 390931Saudi Arabia: USD 29m at USD 1,395 a tonne. Portugal: USD 39m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 931 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,033 a tonne.
- Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acrylic acid and its saltsHS 291611Saudi Arabia: USD 27m at USD 1,419 a tonne. Germany: USD 19m (32 per cent of the line) at USD 1,078 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,333 a tonne.
- Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetateHS 291531Saudi Arabia: USD 25m at USD 1,891 a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 67m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 743 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,181 a tonne.
- Rubber: synthetic, isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400231Saudi Arabia: USD 23m at USD 3,975 a tonne. United States: USD 9m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 2,658 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,539 a tonne.
- Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400220Saudi Arabia: USD 21m at USD 2,672 a tonne. United States: USD 23m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 1,730 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,987 a tonne.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112Saudi Arabia: USD 21m at USD 3.5m a tonne. United States: USD 383m (38 per cent of the line) at USD 1.7m a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.1m a tonne.
- Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acidHS 291521Saudi Arabia: USD 13m at USD 889 a tonne. United States: USD 123m (66 per cent of the line) at USD 398 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 562 a tonne.
- Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: salts thereof, other than meprobamate (INN), fluoroacetamide (ISO), monocrotophos (ISO) or...HS 292419Saudi Arabia: USD 9m at USD 5,222 a tonne. Germany: USD 37m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 2,269 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,983 a tonne.
- Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturatedHS 290110Saudi Arabia: USD 9m at USD 1,023 a tonne. Norway: USD 6m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 733 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,420 a tonne.
- Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic anhydrideHS 291524Saudi Arabia: USD 6m at USD 1,751 a tonne. India: USD 32m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 896 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 913 a tonne.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymersHS 390130Saudi Arabia: USD 5m at USD 2,272 a tonne. France: USD 6m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 1,488 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,365 a tonne.
What Belgium buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
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 Belgium 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 Saudi Arabia's part of everything Belgium 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.
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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