CapitalBrussels
Government typefederal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Chief of stateKing PHILIPPE (since 21 July 2013)
Natural resourcesconstruction materials, silica sand, carbonates, arable land
Industriesengineering and metal products, motor vehicle assembly, transportation equipment, scientific instruments, processed food and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, base metals, textiles, glass, petrol...
Export partnersFrance 20%, Netherlands 15%, Germany 14%, Italy 6%, USA 5% (2023)
Import partnersNetherlands 20%, Germany 13%, France 11%, USA 7%, Ireland 4% (2023)
