THE BELGIAN-
PORTUGUESE
MARKET
The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) aims to strengthen economic and trade ties between Belgium, Portugal and the European Union by supporting companies and professionals seeking to develop business between the two countries. Through its network of members, institutional partnerships and in-depth knowledge of both markets, the CCBP acts as a vital link between Belgian and Portuguese companies.
Based on an ongoing analysis of trade flows between the two countries, the CCBP closely monitors developments in this bilateral market, drawing on official data from INE, the Bank of Portugal and AICEP. This section brings together the key indicators of the Portuguese-Belgian trade relationship, serving as a reference for companies seeking to identify opportunities for export, import or investment between Belgium, Portugal and the European Union.
TRADE BALANCE IN GOODS/SERVICES
3263.8 €
EXPORTS
From Portugal to Belgium
-1,2 % from the previous year
+6,7 % from 2021
(Millions of €)
4269.7 €
IMPORTS
From Belgium to Portugal
+ 9,2% from the previous year
+ 9,8% from 2021
(Millions of €)
76,4 %
COVERAGE RATIO
For Portugal
(%)
2811
PORTUGUESE
COMPANIES
Exported goods to Belgium
13 %
OF ALL PORTUGUESE COMPANIES
Exported goods to Belgium
(%)
2,6 %
PORTUGUESE
EXPORTS
Had Belgium as destination
(%)
3,3 %
PORTUGUESE
IMPORTS
Had Belgium as supplier
(%)
08TH
PLACE
Belgium as destination for Portuguese exports
Belgium as supplier
for Portuguese imports
07TH
PLACE
0,8 %
BELGIAN
EXPORTS
Had Portugal as destination
(%)
0,4 %
BELGIAN
IMPORTS
Had Portugal as supplier
(%)
Portugal as destination for Belgian exports
18TH
PLACE
Portugal as supplier
for Belgian imports
33RD
PLACE
Data for 2025. Source: INE (Instituto Nacional de Estatística)
FEATURED MARKETS
PRODUCTS
CHEMICALS
28,1 % of exports from Portugal to Belgium
20,9 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
MACHINERY
17,2 % of exports from Portugal to Belgium
9,5 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
VEHICLES
7,6 % of exports from Portugal to Belgium
28,3 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
AGRO-FOOD
10,8 % of exports from Portugal to Belgium
10,7 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
PLASTIC/RUBBER
7,7 % of exports from Portugal to Belgium
8,9 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
SERVICES
TRANSPORT
18,9 % of exports from Portugal to Belgium
33,6 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
TOURISM
24,6 % of exports from Portugal to Belgium
14,2 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
CONSTRUCTION
2,3% of exports from Portugal to Belgium
11,2 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
CULTURE/RECREATION
1,9 % of exports from Portugal to Belgium
2,3 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
INFORMATION TECH
6,8 % of exports from Portugal to Belgium
7,9 % of imports to Portugal from Belgium
Data for 2025. Source: Bank of Portugal
USEFUL LINKS
Belgium's Commercial Relations with Portugal (AICEP)
Belgium foreign trade agency (abh-ace)
Overview of the foreign trade in Belgium and Portugal (abh-ace)
The Belgian Market - Portugal Exporta (AICEP)
Belgium and Portugal Trade (Observatory of Economic Complexity)
Portugal and Belgium Trade (Observatory of Economic Complexity)