Trade snapshot
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Top Indian exports to Belgium
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Diamonds/gems & jewellery (1.54 — Antwerp) | — |
| Organic chemicals | 0.67 |
| Iron & steel | 0.62 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.36 |
| Seafood/shrimp | 0.35 |
| Tobacco | 0.33 |
| Vehicles | 0.32 |
| Machinery | 0.31 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Belgium
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 0.34 |
| Diamonds/precious stones | 0.3 |
| Plastics | 0.22 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.16 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.14 |
| Aluminium | 0.13 |
Regulators and import rules in Belgium
Key bodies: FPS Finance Customs & Excise + EU customs (national authority) + ICS2 pre-arrival; TRACES NT/CHED for SPS goods [S17]; REACH (ECHA) for chemicals; CE marking (product safety); CBAM (steel/aluminium/cement/fertiliser certificates); EUDR for coffee/wood/rubber/leather; EMA + national agency for pharma; RASFF alerts; FASFC/AFSCA (food safety, BIP Antwerp/Zeebrugge); FAMHP (pharma); Antwerp World Diamond Centre (Kimberley Process/diamond office).
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff preference | European Commission (DG TAXUD/TRADE) | MFN applies (India graduated from GSP 2026-28, Reg. 2025/1909); EU-India FTA concluded 27 Jan 2026 not yet in force |
| Labelling | DG SANTE (Reg. 1169/2011) | Mandatory particulars; 14 allergens; nutrition declaration; language of member state |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to Belgium
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Antwerp-Bruges: 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days typical.
Main ports and entry points: Antwerp-Bruges (Europe #2 container port); Zeebrugge. Air: BRU, LGG (Liège cargo)
Indian community
38,159 (PIO 19,201 + NRI 18,958; Antwerp Gujarati diamond community) [S6]
Cities in Belgium
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Belgium?
US$6.32 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by diamonds/gems & jewellery (1.54 — antwerp), organic chemicals, iron & steel.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Belgium?
EU competence — India–EU FTA concluded 27 Jan 2026, not yet in force [S7][S8]; India graduated from EU GSP for 2026–2028 (Reg. (EU) 2025/1909) so MFN duties apply until the FTA enters into force (expected 2027) [06 §C.4]
How long is shipping from India to Belgium?
Typically 19–25 d to Antwerp-Bruges via Suez; 29–36 d via Cape [06 §F.2] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Belgium?
FPS Finance Customs & Excise + EU customs (national authority) + ICS2 pre-arrival; TRACES NT/CHED for SPS goods [S17]; REACH (ECHA) for chemicals; CE marking (product safety); CBAM (steel/aluminium/cement/fertiliser certificates).
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