Belgium - Imports of goods and services
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$)
The latest value for Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Belgium was $363,040,000,000 as of 2010. Over the past 8 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between $431,794,000,000 in 2008 and $195,511,000,000 in 2002.
Definition: Imports of goods and services comprise all transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world involving a change of ownership from nonresidents to residents of general merchandise, goods sent for processing and repairs, nonmonetary gold, and services. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $195,511,000,000 |
| 2003 | $218,661,000,000 |
| 2004 | $260,565,000,000 |
| 2005 | $287,741,000,000 |
| 2006 | $310,759,000,000 |
| 2007 | $367,661,000,000 |
| 2008 | $431,794,000,000 |
| 2009 | $332,713,000,000 |
| 2010 | $363,040,000,000 |
Imports of goods and services (current US$)
The latest value for Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Belgium was $362,862,000,000 as of 2010. Over the past 50 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between $424,510,000,000 in 2008 and $4,488,687,000 in 1960.
Definition: Imports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services received from the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | $4,488,687,000 |
| 1961 | $4,935,914,000 |
| 1962 | $5,383,141,000 |
| 1963 | $6,084,756,000 |
| 1964 | $6,835,606,000 |
| 1965 | $7,297,193,000 |
| 1966 | $8,275,773,000 |
| 1967 | $8,450,148,000 |
| 1968 | $9,492,310,000 |
| 1969 | $11,307,890,000 |
| 1970 | $12,318,530,000 |
| 1971 | $13,448,660,000 |
| 1972 | $16,483,580,000 |
| 1973 | $23,742,730,000 |
| 1974 | $31,651,130,000 |
| 1975 | $32,304,100,000 |
| 1976 | $37,012,830,000 |
| 1977 | $43,034,510,000 |
| 1978 | $50,828,460,000 |
| 1979 | $64,790,360,000 |
| 1980 | $72,408,030,000 |
| 1981 | $63,427,810,000 |
| 1982 | $59,415,510,000 |
| 1983 | $56,414,010,000 |
| 1984 | $57,365,020,000 |
| 1985 | $57,144,950,000 |
| 1986 | $71,245,460,000 |
| 1987 | $87,084,120,000 |
| 1988 | $99,793,530,000 |
| 1989 | $108,689,000,000 |
| 1990 | $132,541,000,000 |
| 1991 | $132,493,000,000 |
| 1992 | $142,451,000,000 |
| 1993 | $128,215,000,000 |
| 1994 | $144,743,000,000 |
| 1995 | $174,768,000,000 |
| 1996 | $172,323,000,000 |
| 1997 | $164,907,000,000 |
| 1998 | $168,443,000,000 |
| 1999 | $167,452,000,000 |
| 2000 | $175,002,000,000 |
| 2001 | $172,522,000,000 |
| 2002 | $179,364,000,000 |
| 2003 | $213,598,000,000 |
| 2004 | $256,879,000,000 |
| 2005 | $282,049,000,000 |
| 2006 | $307,782,000,000 |
| 2007 | $361,736,000,000 |
| 2008 | $424,510,000,000 |
| 2009 | $329,298,000,000 |
| 2010 | $362,862,000,000 |
Imports of goods and services (current LCU)
The value for Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Belgium was 273,961,000,000 as of 2010. As the graph below shows, over the past 50 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 289,803,000,000 in 2008 and a minimum value of 5,563,582,000 in 1960.
Definition: Imports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services received from the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments. Data are in current local currency.
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,563,582,000 |
| 1961 | 6,117,906,000 |
| 1962 | 6,672,229,000 |
| 1963 | 7,541,858,000 |
| 1964 | 8,472,512,000 |
| 1965 | 9,044,635,000 |
| 1966 | 10,257,550,000 |
| 1967 | 10,473,680,000 |
| 1968 | 11,765,410,000 |
| 1969 | 14,015,760,000 |
| 1970 | 15,268,820,000 |
| 1971 | 16,354,910,000 |
| 1972 | 17,985,230,000 |
| 1973 | 22,940,220,000 |
| 1974 | 30,562,330,000 |
| 1975 | 29,451,650,000 |
| 1976 | 35,421,280,000 |
| 1977 | 38,236,160,000 |
| 1978 | 39,681,780,000 |
| 1979 | 47,089,640,000 |
| 1980 | 52,488,580,000 |
| 1981 | 58,378,950,000 |
| 1982 | 67,294,010,000 |
| 1983 | 71,504,760,000 |
| 1984 | 82,169,660,000 |
| 1985 | 84,111,650,000 |
| 1986 | 78,897,230,000 |
| 1987 | 80,596,350,000 |
| 1988 | 90,961,810,000 |
| 1989 | 106,167,000,000 |
| 1990 | 109,797,000,000 |
| 1991 | 112,155,000,000 |
| 1992 | 113,533,000,000 |
| 1993 | 109,957,000,000 |
| 1994 | 120,050,000,000 |
| 1995 | 127,720,000,000 |
| 1996 | 132,258,000,000 |
| 1997 | 146,240,000,000 |
| 1998 | 151,565,000,000 |
| 1999 | 157,170,000,000 |
| 2000 | 189,947,000,000 |
| 2001 | 192,793,000,000 |
| 2002 | 190,592,000,000 |
| 2003 | 189,248,000,000 |
| 2004 | 206,881,000,000 |
| 2005 | 226,802,000,000 |
| 2006 | 245,346,000,000 |
| 2007 | 264,298,000,000 |
| 2008 | 289,803,000,000 |
| 2009 | 237,043,000,000 |
| 2010 | 273,961,000,000 |
Imports of goods and services (constant 2000 US$)
The latest value for Imports of goods and services (constant 2000 US$) in Belgium was 218,958,000,000 as of 2010. Over the past 50 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between 225,704,000,000 in 2008 and 21,641,360,000 in 1960.
Definition: Imports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services received from the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments. Data are in constant 2000 U.S. dollars.
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 21,641,360,000 |
| 1961 | 23,198,980,000 |
| 1962 | 25,102,730,000 |
| 1963 | 27,273,950,000 |
| 1964 | 29,689,020,000 |
| 1965 | 31,639,980,000 |
| 1966 | 34,778,870,000 |
| 1967 | 35,329,710,000 |
| 1968 | 39,467,570,000 |
| 1969 | 45,579,970,000 |
| 1970 | 43,098,140,000 |
| 1971 | 44,668,880,000 |
| 1972 | 48,943,280,000 |
| 1973 | 58,040,130,000 |
| 1974 | 60,603,430,000 |
| 1975 | 55,099,190,000 |
| 1976 | 61,923,510,000 |
| 1977 | 64,877,830,000 |
| 1978 | 66,608,970,000 |
| 1979 | 72,574,400,000 |
| 1980 | 71,180,260,000 |
| 1981 | 69,802,770,000 |
| 1982 | 70,748,420,000 |
| 1983 | 69,876,640,000 |
| 1984 | 74,343,510,000 |
| 1985 | 74,646,280,000 |
| 1986 | 78,071,730,000 |
| 1987 | 83,343,830,000 |
| 1988 | 92,028,390,000 |
| 1989 | 100,949,000,000 |
| 1990 | 105,864,000,000 |
| 1991 | 108,891,000,000 |
| 1992 | 113,374,000,000 |
| 1993 | 112,965,000,000 |
| 1994 | 121,189,000,000 |
| 1995 | 126,827,000,000 |
| 1996 | 132,179,000,000 |
| 1997 | 143,955,000,000 |
| 1998 | 151,959,000,000 |
| 1999 | 156,033,000,000 |
| 2000 | 175,002,000,000 |
| 2001 | 175,326,000,000 |
| 2002 | 176,486,000,000 |
| 2003 | 177,371,000,000 |
| 2004 | 188,252,000,000 |
| 2005 | 197,715,000,000 |
| 2006 | 207,630,000,000 |
| 2007 | 218,998,000,000 |
| 2008 | 225,704,000,000 |
| 2009 | 201,483,000,000 |
| 2010 | 218,958,000,000 |
Imports of goods and services (annual % growth)
The value for Imports of goods and services (annual % growth) in Belgium was 8.67 as of 2010. As the graph below shows, over the past 49 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 18.59 in 1973 and a minimum value of -10.73 in 2009.
Definition: Annual growth rate of imports of goods and services based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Imports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services received from the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments.
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 7.20 |
| 1962 | 8.21 |
| 1963 | 8.65 |
| 1964 | 8.85 |
| 1965 | 6.57 |
| 1966 | 9.92 |
| 1967 | 1.58 |
| 1968 | 11.71 |
| 1969 | 15.49 |
| 1970 | -5.44 |
| 1971 | 3.64 |
| 1972 | 9.57 |
| 1973 | 18.59 |
| 1974 | 4.42 |
| 1975 | -9.08 |
| 1976 | 12.39 |
| 1977 | 4.77 |
| 1978 | 2.67 |
| 1979 | 8.96 |
| 1980 | -1.92 |
| 1981 | -1.94 |
| 1982 | 1.35 |
| 1983 | -1.23 |
| 1984 | 6.39 |
| 1985 | 0.41 |
| 1986 | 4.59 |
| 1987 | 6.75 |
| 1988 | 10.42 |
| 1989 | 9.69 |
| 1990 | 4.87 |
| 1991 | 2.86 |
| 1992 | 4.12 |
| 1993 | -0.36 |
| 1994 | 7.28 |
| 1995 | 4.65 |
| 1996 | 4.22 |
| 1997 | 8.91 |
| 1998 | 5.56 |
| 1999 | 2.68 |
| 2000 | 12.16 |
| 2001 | 0.19 |
| 2002 | 0.66 |
| 2003 | 0.50 |
| 2004 | 6.13 |
| 2005 | 5.03 |
| 2006 | 5.01 |
| 2007 | 5.48 |
| 2008 | 3.06 |
| 2009 | -10.73 |
| 2010 | 8.67 |
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU)
The value for Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) in Belgium was 251,169,000,000 as of 2010. As the graph below shows, over the past 50 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 258,907,000,000 in 2008 and a minimum value of 24,825,030,000 in 1960.
Definition: Imports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services received from the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments. Data are in constant local currency.
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 24,825,030,000 |
| 1961 | 26,611,790,000 |
| 1962 | 28,795,600,000 |
| 1963 | 31,286,240,000 |
| 1964 | 34,056,590,000 |
| 1965 | 36,294,550,000 |
| 1966 | 39,895,200,000 |
| 1967 | 40,527,080,000 |
| 1968 | 45,273,670,000 |
| 1969 | 52,285,260,000 |
| 1970 | 49,438,330,000 |
| 1971 | 51,240,140,000 |
| 1972 | 56,143,350,000 |
| 1973 | 66,578,440,000 |
| 1974 | 69,518,830,000 |
| 1975 | 63,204,860,000 |
| 1976 | 71,033,100,000 |
| 1977 | 74,422,040,000 |
| 1978 | 76,407,850,000 |
| 1979 | 83,250,860,000 |
| 1980 | 81,651,610,000 |
| 1981 | 80,071,480,000 |
| 1982 | 81,156,250,000 |
| 1983 | 80,156,220,000 |
| 1984 | 85,280,220,000 |
| 1985 | 85,627,540,000 |
| 1986 | 89,556,890,000 |
| 1987 | 95,604,580,000 |
| 1988 | 105,567,000,000 |
| 1989 | 115,800,000,000 |
| 1990 | 121,438,000,000 |
| 1991 | 124,910,000,000 |
| 1992 | 130,053,000,000 |
| 1993 | 129,583,000,000 |
| 1994 | 139,018,000,000 |
| 1995 | 145,484,000,000 |
| 1996 | 151,624,000,000 |
| 1997 | 165,132,000,000 |
| 1998 | 174,314,000,000 |
| 1999 | 178,987,000,000 |
| 2000 | 200,747,000,000 |
| 2001 | 201,118,000,000 |
| 2002 | 202,449,000,000 |
| 2003 | 203,464,000,000 |
| 2004 | 215,946,000,000 |
| 2005 | 226,802,000,000 |
| 2006 | 238,175,000,000 |
| 2007 | 251,215,000,000 |
| 2008 | 258,907,000,000 |
| 2009 | 231,123,000,000 |
| 2010 | 251,169,000,000 |
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Belgium was 77.31 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 50 years was 83.73 in 2008, while its lowest value was 38.50 in 1960.
Definition: Imports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services received from the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments.
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 38.50 |
| 1961 | 39.81 |
| 1962 | 40.58 |
| 1963 | 42.67 |
| 1964 | 42.83 |
| 1965 | 42.01 |
| 1966 | 44.37 |
| 1967 | 42.27 |
| 1968 | 44.41 |
| 1969 | 47.69 |
| 1970 | 46.76 |
| 1971 | 45.65 |
| 1972 | 44.85 |
| 1973 | 50.34 |
| 1974 | 57.18 |
| 1975 | 49.79 |
| 1976 | 52.69 |
| 1977 | 52.59 |
| 1978 | 50.82 |
| 1979 | 56.39 |
| 1980 | 57.79 |
| 1981 | 61.31 |
| 1982 | 65.31 |
| 1983 | 65.50 |
| 1984 | 69.67 |
| 1985 | 67.06 |
| 1986 | 60.09 |
| 1987 | 59.01 |
| 1988 | 62.25 |
| 1989 | 67.00 |
| 1990 | 65.34 |
| 1991 | 63.71 |
| 1992 | 61.42 |
| 1993 | 57.76 |
| 1994 | 59.84 |
| 1995 | 61.43 |
| 1996 | 62.48 |
| 1997 | 66.02 |
| 1998 | 65.90 |
| 1999 | 65.80 |
| 2000 | 75.21 |
| 2001 | 74.21 |
| 2002 | 70.95 |
| 2003 | 68.53 |
| 2004 | 71.02 |
| 2005 | 74.76 |
| 2006 | 76.98 |
| 2007 | 78.75 |
| 2008 | 83.73 |
| 2009 | 69.64 |
| 2010 | 77.31 |
Classification
Topic: Economic Policy & Debt Indicators
Sub-Topic: Balance of payments
