Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$2.1B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$3.8B
August 2026
Trade surplus
$1.7B
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $2.1B from Belgium and exported $3.8B to it, across 2,547 imported product categories.
Belgium was the 23rd-largest source of U.S. goods imports in August 2026. Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.5B from Belgium and exported $39.4B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $1.7B with Belgium, exporting 1.8× as much as it imported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Belgium in August 2026 (preliminary) were 11% higher. U.S. goods imports from Belgium of $2.1B in August 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4B.
Belgium is a central EU member state and a critical logistics and trade hub, home to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of the world's busiest container ports. Brussels hosts the headquarters of the EU and NATO, reinforcing Belgium's role as a political and commercial crossroads. Belgium's top exports include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, vehicles, and food products, with a highly open economy deeply integrated into global supply chains.
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The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is one of Europe's largest and busiest ports, handling significant volumes of containers, bulk cargo, and chemicals. It serves as a major EU entry and distribution point for goods from Asia, the Americas, and Africa.
Belgium's primary exports include pharmaceuticals, chemicals, vehicles and vehicle parts, refined petroleum, and food and beverage products.
No. As an EU member, Belgium's external trade policy is governed by the EU. All trade agreements, tariffs, and customs regulations are set at the EU level and apply uniformly in Belgium.
The top U.S. imports from Belgium are US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement, Immunological Products in Measured Doses or for Retail Sale and Nonindustrial Diamonds, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $400.7M |
| 2 | $321.4M | |
| 3 | $138.7M | |
| 4 | $137.4M | |
| 5 | $72.7M | |
| 6 | $69.1M | |
| 7 | $55.3M | |
| 8 | $49.0M | |
| 9 | $42.2M | |
| 10 | $26.8M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $242.5M | |
| 2 | $219.6M | |
| 3 | $200.8M | |
| 4 | $142.7M | |
| 5 | $135.2M | |
| 6 | $134.9M | |
| 7 | $94.7M | |
| 8 | $77.6M | |
| 9 | $77.3M | |
| 10 | $70.4M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$6.6B
Services Imports
$6.4B