Business

When sneakers come full circle

14 April 2026

Sneakers, sneakers and more sneakers! Millions of pairs end up in a pile at the local dump every year.

The Belgian low-cost drone company making heads turn

17 March 2026

A Belgian company making low-cost drones for defence purposes is catching the public’s eye.

Puratos bakes over America

12 March 2026

A Belgian company specialized in bakery and patisserie has made a major move fortifying its leadership position In the industry.

Tech hub coming in the heart of Europe

12 March 2026

Construction has begun in the Brussels municipality of Ixelles for what is supposed to become a European tech incubator hub.

Belgian medical waste enterprise moves to become global leader

05 March 2026

Ecosteryl, a Belgian company specializing in sorting and treating medical waste, has acquired a French competitor to become a leader in the sectorr.

Location, infrastructure and a quality workforce

Belgium occupies an important position on the economic chessboard. It is ranked 11th country in the world for the export of merchandise (WTO-2019 Report) and is a favourite destination for investors. Every year, billions of euros of foreign direct investment are made in Belgium.

Belgium offers the opportunity to reach 200 million consumers in a radius of 500 kilometres thanks to its central geographic position and its quality logistics infrastructures. Sea ports, inland ports, canals, airports, rail, road and motorway networks: the various communication channels in Belgium are constantly being adapted to the needs of the economy. For example, the port of Antwerp is the 2nd busiest European port and has the largest petrochemical complex in Europe. The city of Antwerp is the diamond capital with 80 % of the market in rough diamonds and 50 % in polished diamonds.

There are many other reasons to explain Belgium's economic success including a highly-qualified, multi-lingual and flexible workforce, proximity with the international decision-making sphere based in Brussels, many financial and tax incentives, affordable property prices, legendary hospitality, excellent social security and more.

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