The economic studies aim to provide the reader with a macroeconomic overview. They also list the key sectors that offer important opportunities for our Belgian export companies.
  • Economic study Ukraine (October 2010)

    The 1st part of this study outlines the macro-economic indicators of Ukraine and the impact in terms of foreign trade. Then, a number of promising sectors for our Belgian companies are presented. The study concludes with the chapter entitled "Code of Conduct", which deals with certain local customs that should facilitate contacts in Ukraine.

    This study was realised on the occasion of the Belgian economic mission to Ukraine in November 2010.

    Document only available in French and Dutch.

  • Economic study United Arab Emirates (March 2015)

    Since its independence, the United Arab Emirates, thanks to the intelligent management of gas and oil resources and the priority diversification of its economic activities over the past 40 years, has experienced impressive development. Today they are a dynamic and prosperous country.

    The resolutely international orientation of this federation of seven emirates makes the country one of the most active markets in terms of foreign trade. Thanks to an attractive investment framework and helped by their political stability in an otherwise turbulent region, the Emirates are attracting more and more foreign capital.

    On the occasion of the joint Belgian economic mission to the United Arab Emirates from 21 to 27 March 2015, the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency has published an economic study. The first chapter is devoted to the macroeconomic situation of the United Arab Emirates, while the second contains an analysis of three dynamic sectors in which the trade opportunities are numerous: gas and petroleum, cleantech and the construction sector. This is followed by a selection of recent success stories of Belgian companies in the UAE.

    Document only available in French and Dutch.

  • Economic study United States (May 2022)

    The United States is the world's largest economy, ahead of the People's Republic of China. Thanks in particular to the Biden administration's U.S. stimulus package, Uncle Sam's country has recovered quickly, with GDP growth reaching higher levels than before the pandemic in 2021 and the first quarter of 2022.

    Investment and household consumption will be the main drivers of U.S. growth in 2022, with the IMF forecasting robust GDP growth of 5.2 percent. This growth in U.S. GDP is also due to the recovery in international economic activity, particularly with the European Union, the U.S.' largest trading partner in terms of exports. Indeed, thanks to the long-standing close transatlantic relationship based on shared values, trade flows between the U.S. and the EU have resumed in earnest.

    It is in this context that the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency, in cooperation with its partners, the FPS Foreign Affairs, Flanders Investment & Trade, AWEX and hub.brussels, is organizing a joint economic mission to the United States of America (Atlanta, New York and Boston) from 4 to 12 June 2022.

    Consult our study for an analysis of the American economy.

    Document only available in French and Dutch.

  • Watch the interview with HE Michael M. Adler, Ambassador of the United States of America to Belgium, regarding the mission to the United States in June 2022:

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  • Economic study Uruguay (June 2018)

    Uruguay is in the longest sustained period of growth in its history. This is based on a sizeable service sector and strong exports of agricultural goods. With stable macroeconomic prospects, Uruguay aspires to become a hub in Latin America. The country not only offers access to its own market, but is also a gateway to the entire Mercosur, and far beyond, thanks to its free trade zones.

    This study was realised on the occasion of the Belgian economic mission to Argentina and Uruguay in June 2018.

    Document only available in French and Dutch.