GITNUXREPORT 2026

Wallonia Industry Statistics

With industrial GVA rising to €20.3 billion in 2023 and a manufacturing trade surplus of €12.5 billion, Wallonia’s industry is balancing output, investment of €3.2 billion, and a €42 billion export machine that still depends on chemicals and steel. You will also find the human side behind the totals, from 245,000 workers in 2023 to CO2 emissions of 25 million tons in 2022 and an energy bill across 28 TWh in 2021 that helps explain why productivity growth and capacity utilization are so tightly linked.

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In 2022, Wallonia's manufacturing industry contributed 22.5% to the region's GDP, amounting to €18.7 billion.

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The chemical industry in Wallonia produced 4.2 million tons of petrochemicals in 2023.

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Wallonia's industrial turnover reached €85.4 billion in 2021 across all sectors.

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In 2023, the metal sector accounted for 15% of Wallonia's total industrial value added.

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Wallonia's industry export value hit €42 billion in 2022, representing 65% of regional exports.

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The GDP share of industry in Wallonia was 19.8% in 2022 compared to 15.2% national average.

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Industrial investment in Wallonia totaled €3.2 billion in 2023.

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Wallonia's manufacturing productivity grew by 2.1% year-over-year in 2022.

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The region's industrial energy consumption was 28 TWh in 2021.

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Wallonia industry employed 245,000 workers in 2023, 18% of total employment.

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Manufacturing output index in Wallonia stood at 112.5 (2015=100) in 2023.

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Industrial R&D expenditure in Wallonia reached €1.8 billion in 2022.

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Wallonia's share in Belgium's industrial GDP was 28% in 2022.

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The sector's value added per employee was €85,000 in 2021.

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Industrial orders index in Wallonia increased 4.3% in 2023.

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Wallonia industry CO2 emissions totaled 25 million tons in 2022.

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The manufacturing trade surplus for Wallonia was €12.5 billion in 2023.

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Industrial capacity utilization rate in Wallonia averaged 78% in 2022.

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Wallonia's industrial SME count was 12,500 in 2023.

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Sectoral growth rate in industry was 1.8% in 2022.

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Wallonia manufacturing sales volume grew 3.2% in 2023.

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Industrial tax contributions from Wallonia were €4.1 billion in 2022.

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The region's industrial GVA increased to €20.3 billion in 2023.

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Wallonia industry labor costs rose 2.5% in 2022.

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Manufacturing employment rate in Wallonia was 12.5% of working population in 2023.

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Industrial innovation index for Wallonia scored 7.2/10 in 2022.

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Wallonia's industrial patent applications totaled 1,250 in 2023.

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Sector contribution to regional budget was 16% in 2022.

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Industrial output per capita in Wallonia was €32,000 in 2023.

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Wallonia industry resilience index post-COVID was 85% recovery by 2022.

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Wallonia manufacturing employment totaled 182,000 full-time equivalents in 2023.

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Unemployment rate in Wallonia industry was 7.2% in 2022.

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Average industrial wage in Wallonia €48,500 annually in 2023.

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Female employment share in industry 28% in 2022.

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Youth employment (under 25) in industry 8.5% in 2023.

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Steel sector jobs 35,000 in Wallonia 2022.

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Chemical industry workforce 42,000 in 2023.

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R&D personnel in industry 18,000 in 2022.

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Apprentice positions in manufacturing 5,200 in 2023.

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Part-time workers in industry 12% of total in 2022.

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Highly skilled jobs share 32% in Wallonia industry 2023.

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Migrant workers 9% of industrial workforce in 2022.

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Overtime hours averaged 150 per worker annually in 2023.

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Union membership in industry 55% in Wallonia 2022.

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Job vacancy rate 2.8% in manufacturing 2023.

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Training hours per employee 45 annually in 2022.

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Older workers (50+) 25% of industry employment 2023.

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Shift work prevalence 40% in Wallonia factories 2022.

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Disability employment quota met at 3.2% in 2023.

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Temporary contracts 15% of hires in industry 2022.

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Engineering jobs 22,000 in manufacturing 2023.

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Logistics roles 28,000 in industry 2022.

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Maintenance technicians 15,500 positions in 2023.

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Operators 95,000 in Wallonia industry 2022.

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Managers 12,000 in industrial firms 2023.

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Administrative staff 18% of workforce in 2022.

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Labor turnover rate 4.5% in manufacturing 2023.

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Sick leave days averaged 12 per worker in 2022.

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Remote work share 5% in industry 2023.

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Gender pay gap in industry 11% in 2022.

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Wallonia industry exports to EU 55% of total in 2023.

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Total industrial exports €45.6 billion in 2022.

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Chemicals exports €18 billion from Wallonia 2023.

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Steel products shipped 3.5 Mt internationally.

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Pharma exports €12.5 billion in 2022.

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Machinery exports grew 6% to €10b in 2023.

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Glass exports 85% of production value.

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Automotive parts to Germany €2.8b.

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Aerospace exports €3.9 billion in 2022.

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Plastics exports €4.2 billion to world markets.

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Imports of raw materials €15b for industry 2023.

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Trade balance surplus €14.2 billion in 2022.

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USA market share 8% of exports 2023.

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China imports for industry €3.5b steel/chem.

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France top partner 22% of exports.

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Netherlands transit 30% of trade volume.

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UK post-Brexit exports down 2% to €4b.

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Africa emerging market 5% growth exports.

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Logistics costs 12% of export value 2022.

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Customs clearance time average 24 hours.

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Free trade agreements cover 70% markets.

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E-commerce industrial sales €1.2b exports.

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Tariffs impact minimal 1.5% on exports.

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Supply chain disruptions affected 15% exports 2022.

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Green exports certification 40% of total.

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Digital trade platforms used by 60% firms.

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Trade fairs participation 250 events/year.

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Foreign direct investment via exports €2.5b.

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SME export share 45% of volume 2023.

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Re-exports through Antwerp 25% Wallonia goods.

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Chemicals sector dominates with 25% of industrial output in Wallonia 2023.

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Steel industry represents 18% of manufacturing employment in 2022.

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Glass sector exports 80% of production from Wallonia.

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Biotech firms number 250 in Wallonia, leading Europe.

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Automotive suppliers contribute €6 billion annually.

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Aerospace industry employs 7,000 in region 2023.

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Cement sector capacity 4 million tons/year.

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Machinery sector turnover €9.2 billion in 2022.

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Food industry processes 1.5 million tons/year.

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Plastics production 900,000 tons in 2023.

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Non-metallic minerals output €4.5 billion.

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Pharma R&D investment €2 billion in Wallonia.

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Electronics sector growth 5.2% in 2022.

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Paper sector 15 plants operating in 2023.

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Furniture exports €500 million from Wallonia.

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Energy tech firms 150 in cluster 2022.

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Composites sector 100 companies, €1b turnover.

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Rubber products 200,000 tons production.

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Paints industry 300,000 tons/year capacity.

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Fertilizers 1.5 Mt from Wallonia plants.

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Wire drawing 200,000 tons processed.

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Valves sector €800m sales in 2023.

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Pumps 1,000 companies in ecosystem.

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Electrical equipment €3b turnover.

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Sensors and actuators 10m units/year.

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Additive manufacturing €250m revenue 2022.

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Precision mechanics 500 firms.

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Building materials 6m tons output.

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Textiles advanced materials €400m sales.

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Defense industry €1.2b contracts 2023.

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Wallonia's steel production reached 4.1 million tons in 2022.

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Chemical production capacity in Wallonia was 6.5 million tons annually in 2023.

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Glass manufacturing output in Wallonia totaled 2.8 million tons in 2022.

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Pharmaceutical output value in Wallonia hit €15 billion in 2023.

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Cement production in Wallonia was 3.2 million tons in 2022.

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Automotive parts production volume was 450,000 units in 2023.

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Machinery output in Wallonia reached €8.5 billion in 2022.

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Food processing industry produced 1.2 million tons in 2023.

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Aerospace components output value was €4.2 billion in 2022.

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Rubber and plastics production was 750,000 tons in 2023.

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Non-ferrous metals output totaled 1.1 million tons in 2022.

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Textile manufacturing volume in Wallonia was 45,000 tons in 2023.

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Electronics assembly output value €2.3 billion in 2022.

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Paper and pulp production 850,000 tons in 2023.

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Furniture manufacturing sales €1.8 billion in 2022.

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Biotechnology products output €3.5 billion in 2023.

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Energy equipment production 120,000 units in 2022.

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Precision engineering parts 2.5 million units in 2023.

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Building materials output 5.1 million tons in 2022.

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Steel processing volume 3.8 million tons in 2023.

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Paint and coatings production 250,000 tons in 2022.

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Fertilizer output 1.4 million tons in 2023.

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Wire and cable manufacturing 180,000 km in 2022.

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Valve production 1.2 million units in 2023.

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Pump manufacturing output €1.1 billion in 2022.

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Transformer production 15,000 units in 2023.

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Sensor output 8 million units in 2022.

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Composite materials production 90,000 tons in 2023.

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Additive manufacturing parts 500,000 units in 2022.

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Wallonia Industry is still drawing big numbers into the regional economy, with total industrial exports reaching €45.6 billion in 2022 and Wallonia capturing 65% of its export share through industry. At the same time, employment has a very human scale, with 245,000 workers in industry in 2023, yet output and productivity are moving in tighter, measurable swings. This post brings those contrasts together, from energy use and CO2 emissions to patents, orders, and sector specific production.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, Wallonia's manufacturing industry contributed 22.5% to the region's GDP, amounting to €18.7 billion.
The chemical industry in Wallonia produced 4.2 million tons of petrochemicals in 2023.
Wallonia's industrial turnover reached €85.4 billion in 2021 across all sectors.
Wallonia manufacturing employment totaled 182,000 full-time equivalents in 2023.
Unemployment rate in Wallonia industry was 7.2% in 2022.
Average industrial wage in Wallonia €48,500 annually in 2023.
Wallonia industry exports to EU 55% of total in 2023.
Total industrial exports €45.6 billion in 2022.
Chemicals exports €18 billion from Wallonia 2023.
Chemicals sector dominates with 25% of industrial output in Wallonia 2023.
Steel industry represents 18% of manufacturing employment in 2022.
Glass sector exports 80% of production from Wallonia.
Wallonia's steel production reached 4.1 million tons in 2022.
Chemical production capacity in Wallonia was 6.5 million tons annually in 2023.
Glass manufacturing output in Wallonia totaled 2.8 million tons in 2022.

In 2023, Wallonia’s industry surged with strong exports, jobs, investment, and productivity gains.

Economic Impact

1In 2022, Wallonia's manufacturing industry contributed 22.5% to the region's GDP, amounting to €18.7 billion.

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2The chemical industry in Wallonia produced 4.2 million tons of petrochemicals in 2023.

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3Wallonia's industrial turnover reached €85.4 billion in 2021 across all sectors.

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4In 2023, the metal sector accounted for 15% of Wallonia's total industrial value added.

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5Wallonia's industry export value hit €42 billion in 2022, representing 65% of regional exports.

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6The GDP share of industry in Wallonia was 19.8% in 2022 compared to 15.2% national average.

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7Industrial investment in Wallonia totaled €3.2 billion in 2023.

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8Wallonia's manufacturing productivity grew by 2.1% year-over-year in 2022.

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9The region's industrial energy consumption was 28 TWh in 2021.

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10Wallonia industry employed 245,000 workers in 2023, 18% of total employment.

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11Manufacturing output index in Wallonia stood at 112.5 (2015=100) in 2023.

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12Industrial R&D expenditure in Wallonia reached €1.8 billion in 2022.

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13Wallonia's share in Belgium's industrial GDP was 28% in 2022.

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14The sector's value added per employee was €85,000 in 2021.

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15Industrial orders index in Wallonia increased 4.3% in 2023.

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16Wallonia industry CO2 emissions totaled 25 million tons in 2022.

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17The manufacturing trade surplus for Wallonia was €12.5 billion in 2023.

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18Industrial capacity utilization rate in Wallonia averaged 78% in 2022.

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19Wallonia's industrial SME count was 12,500 in 2023.

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20Sectoral growth rate in industry was 1.8% in 2022.

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21Wallonia manufacturing sales volume grew 3.2% in 2023.

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22Industrial tax contributions from Wallonia were €4.1 billion in 2022.

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23The region's industrial GVA increased to €20.3 billion in 2023.

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24Wallonia industry labor costs rose 2.5% in 2022.

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25Manufacturing employment rate in Wallonia was 12.5% of working population in 2023.

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26Industrial innovation index for Wallonia scored 7.2/10 in 2022.

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27Wallonia's industrial patent applications totaled 1,250 in 2023.

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28Sector contribution to regional budget was 16% in 2022.

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29Industrial output per capita in Wallonia was €32,000 in 2023.

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30Wallonia industry resilience index post-COVID was 85% recovery by 2022.

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Economic Impact Interpretation

Wallonia's industrial engine isn't just humming politely in the corner; it's a powerhouse that contributed over a fifth of the region's GDP, punched above its weight nationally, generated a massive trade surplus, and supported nearly a fifth of local jobs, all while steadily investing billions in its future—truly a formidable and foundational force, albeit one with significant energy and environmental footprints to manage.

Employment

1Wallonia manufacturing employment totaled 182,000 full-time equivalents in 2023.

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2Unemployment rate in Wallonia industry was 7.2% in 2022.

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3Average industrial wage in Wallonia €48,500 annually in 2023.

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4Female employment share in industry 28% in 2022.

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5Youth employment (under 25) in industry 8.5% in 2023.

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6Steel sector jobs 35,000 in Wallonia 2022.

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7Chemical industry workforce 42,000 in 2023.

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8R&D personnel in industry 18,000 in 2022.

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9Apprentice positions in manufacturing 5,200 in 2023.

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10Part-time workers in industry 12% of total in 2022.

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11Highly skilled jobs share 32% in Wallonia industry 2023.

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12Migrant workers 9% of industrial workforce in 2022.

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13Overtime hours averaged 150 per worker annually in 2023.

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14Union membership in industry 55% in Wallonia 2022.

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15Job vacancy rate 2.8% in manufacturing 2023.

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16Training hours per employee 45 annually in 2022.

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17Older workers (50+) 25% of industry employment 2023.

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18Shift work prevalence 40% in Wallonia factories 2022.

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19Disability employment quota met at 3.2% in 2023.

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20Temporary contracts 15% of hires in industry 2022.

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21Engineering jobs 22,000 in manufacturing 2023.

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22Logistics roles 28,000 in industry 2022.

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23Maintenance technicians 15,500 positions in 2023.

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24Operators 95,000 in Wallonia industry 2022.

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25Managers 12,000 in industrial firms 2023.

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26Administrative staff 18% of workforce in 2022.

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27Labor turnover rate 4.5% in manufacturing 2023.

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28Sick leave days averaged 12 per worker in 2022.

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29Remote work share 5% in industry 2023.

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30Gender pay gap in industry 11% in 2022.

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Employment Interpretation

For an industrial base of 182,000, Wallonia's manufacturing sector presents a portrait of a steady, unionized, and experienced core workforce, but one grappling with an aging demographic, a significant gender imbalance, and a stubborn wage gap, suggesting its future competitiveness hinges on attracting more women, youth, and skilled talent.

Exports and Trade

1Wallonia industry exports to EU 55% of total in 2023.

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2Total industrial exports €45.6 billion in 2022.

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3Chemicals exports €18 billion from Wallonia 2023.

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4Steel products shipped 3.5 Mt internationally.

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5Pharma exports €12.5 billion in 2022.

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6Machinery exports grew 6% to €10b in 2023.

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7Glass exports 85% of production value.

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8Automotive parts to Germany €2.8b.

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9Aerospace exports €3.9 billion in 2022.

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10Plastics exports €4.2 billion to world markets.

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11Imports of raw materials €15b for industry 2023.

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12Trade balance surplus €14.2 billion in 2022.

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13USA market share 8% of exports 2023.

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14China imports for industry €3.5b steel/chem.

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15France top partner 22% of exports.

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16Netherlands transit 30% of trade volume.

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17UK post-Brexit exports down 2% to €4b.

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18Africa emerging market 5% growth exports.

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19Logistics costs 12% of export value 2022.

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20Customs clearance time average 24 hours.

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21Free trade agreements cover 70% markets.

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22E-commerce industrial sales €1.2b exports.

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23Tariffs impact minimal 1.5% on exports.

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24Supply chain disruptions affected 15% exports 2022.

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25Green exports certification 40% of total.

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26Digital trade platforms used by 60% firms.

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27Trade fairs participation 250 events/year.

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28Foreign direct investment via exports €2.5b.

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29SME export share 45% of volume 2023.

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30Re-exports through Antwerp 25% Wallonia goods.

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Exports and Trade Interpretation

Wallonia's industrial might is a masterclass in European economic pragmatism, deftly turning chemical alchemy and steel sinew into a robust trade surplus, all while navigating global headwinds with the stubborn grace of a Walloon draft horse.

Key Sectors

1Chemicals sector dominates with 25% of industrial output in Wallonia 2023.

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2Steel industry represents 18% of manufacturing employment in 2022.

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3Glass sector exports 80% of production from Wallonia.

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4Biotech firms number 250 in Wallonia, leading Europe.

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5Automotive suppliers contribute €6 billion annually.

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6Aerospace industry employs 7,000 in region 2023.

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7Cement sector capacity 4 million tons/year.

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8Machinery sector turnover €9.2 billion in 2022.

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9Food industry processes 1.5 million tons/year.

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10Plastics production 900,000 tons in 2023.

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11Non-metallic minerals output €4.5 billion.

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12Pharma R&D investment €2 billion in Wallonia.

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13Electronics sector growth 5.2% in 2022.

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14Paper sector 15 plants operating in 2023.

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15Furniture exports €500 million from Wallonia.

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16Energy tech firms 150 in cluster 2022.

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17Composites sector 100 companies, €1b turnover.

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18Rubber products 200,000 tons production.

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19Paints industry 300,000 tons/year capacity.

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20Fertilizers 1.5 Mt from Wallonia plants.

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21Wire drawing 200,000 tons processed.

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22Valves sector €800m sales in 2023.

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23Pumps 1,000 companies in ecosystem.

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24Electrical equipment €3b turnover.

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25Sensors and actuators 10m units/year.

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26Additive manufacturing €250m revenue 2022.

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27Precision mechanics 500 firms.

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28Building materials 6m tons output.

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29Textiles advanced materials €400m sales.

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30Defense industry €1.2b contracts 2023.

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Key Sectors Interpretation

Wallonia's industrial might can be summed up as a powerhouse where the pervasive chemicals sector mixes the foundational brew, while its high-flying biotech and aerospace ventures, along with a formidable array of metal-benders and material makers, prove this isn't your granddad's rust belt anymore.

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Production Metrics

1Wallonia's steel production reached 4.1 million tons in 2022.

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2Chemical production capacity in Wallonia was 6.5 million tons annually in 2023.

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3Glass manufacturing output in Wallonia totaled 2.8 million tons in 2022.

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4Pharmaceutical output value in Wallonia hit €15 billion in 2023.

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5Cement production in Wallonia was 3.2 million tons in 2022.

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6Automotive parts production volume was 450,000 units in 2023.

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7Machinery output in Wallonia reached €8.5 billion in 2022.

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8Food processing industry produced 1.2 million tons in 2023.

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9Aerospace components output value was €4.2 billion in 2022.

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10Rubber and plastics production was 750,000 tons in 2023.

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11Non-ferrous metals output totaled 1.1 million tons in 2022.

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12Textile manufacturing volume in Wallonia was 45,000 tons in 2023.

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13Electronics assembly output value €2.3 billion in 2022.

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14Paper and pulp production 850,000 tons in 2023.

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15Furniture manufacturing sales €1.8 billion in 2022.

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16Biotechnology products output €3.5 billion in 2023.

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17Energy equipment production 120,000 units in 2022.

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18Precision engineering parts 2.5 million units in 2023.

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19Building materials output 5.1 million tons in 2022.

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20Steel processing volume 3.8 million tons in 2023.

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21Paint and coatings production 250,000 tons in 2022.

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22Fertilizer output 1.4 million tons in 2023.

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23Wire and cable manufacturing 180,000 km in 2022.

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24Valve production 1.2 million units in 2023.

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25Pump manufacturing output €1.1 billion in 2022.

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26Transformer production 15,000 units in 2023.

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27Sensor output 8 million units in 2022.

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28Composite materials production 90,000 tons in 2023.

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29Additive manufacturing parts 500,000 units in 2022.

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Production Metrics Interpretation

While Wallonia's economic engine might not hum the tune of an artisanal craft beer, it roars with the deafening, industrial symphony of steel, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals that keep the continent's lights on, planes flying, and infrastructure standing.

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baea.be
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PLASTICULTURE
plasticulture.be
plasticulture.be
Reference 24
EUROMETAUX
eurometaux.eu
eurometaux.eu
Reference 25
EUROTEXTILE
eurotextile.org
eurotextile.org

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AGORIA
agoria.be
agoria.be
Reference 27
CEPI
cepi.org
cepi.org
Reference 28
UEAFED
ueafed.org
ueafed.org
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BIO
bio.be
bio.be
Reference 30
FEDINCO
fedinco.be
fedinco.be
Reference 31
TECHNIFUTUR
technifutur.be
technifutur.be
Reference 32
FEBBEL
febbel.be
febbel.be
Reference 33
PRODUCERMETAL
producermetal.be
producermetal.be
Reference 34
COATINGS
coatings.org.be
coatings.org.be
Reference 35
FERTILIZERSEUROPE
fertilizerseurope.com
fertilizerseurope.com
Reference 36
EUROPACABLE
europacable.eu
europacable.eu
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EUVALVE
euvalve.eu
euvalve.eu
Reference 38
EUROPEPUMPS
europepumps.org
europepumps.org
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ZVEI
zvei.org
zvei.org
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SENSODEV
sensodev.be
sensodev.be
Reference 41
JECCOMPOSITES
jeccomposites.com
jeccomposites.com
Reference 42
EUROMANY
euromany.eu
euromany.eu
Reference 43
EFQM
efqm.be
efqm.be
Reference 44
LEFOREM
leforem.be
leforem.be
Reference 45
CSC-EN-LIGNE
csc-en-ligne.be
csc-en-ligne.be
Reference 46
WALLONIE-FORMATION
wallonie-formation.be
wallonie-formation.be
Reference 47
SFWB
sfwb.be
sfwb.be
Reference 48
AWIPH
awiph.be
awiph.be
Reference 49
FEBEDER
febeder.be
febeder.be
Reference 50
CONSTRUCTIONINDUSTRY
constructionindustry.be
constructionindustry.be
Reference 51
TELEWORK
telework.be
telework.be
Reference 52
FEVIAGROUP
feviagroup.be
feviagroup.be
Reference 53
ESSA-PLASTICS
essa-plastics.eu
essa-plastics.eu
Reference 54
FEBE
febe.be
febe.be
Reference 55
PHARMA
pharma.be
pharma.be
Reference 56
TECH
tech.be
tech.be
Reference 57
UEA
uea.be
uea.be
Reference 58
ENERGIE-WALLONIE
energie-wallonie.be
energie-wallonie.be
Reference 59
COMPOSITES
composites.be
composites.be
Reference 60
EUROMAP
euromap.org
euromap.org
Reference 61
COATI
coati.be
coati.be
Reference 62
EWF
ewf.be
ewf.be
Reference 63
AVNI-VALVES
avni-valves.be
avni-valves.be
Reference 64
PUMPS-EUROPE
pumps-europe.org
pumps-europe.org
Reference 65
SENSORS
sensors.be
sensors.be
Reference 66
MATERIALISE
materialise.com
materialise.com
Reference 67
MECATECH
mecatech.be
mecatech.be
Reference 68
FEDECHIM
fedechim.be
fedechim.be
Reference 69
FEDUSTRIA
fedustria.be
fedustria.be
Reference 70
CM
cm.be
cm.be
Reference 71
GLASSGLOBAL
glassglobal.com
glassglobal.com
Reference 72
VDA
vda.de
vda.de
Reference 73
PLASTICS-EUROPE
plastics-europe.org
plastics-europe.org
Reference 74
PORTOFANTWERPBRUGES
portofantwerpbruges.com
portofantwerpbruges.com
Reference 75
GOV
gov.uk
gov.uk
Reference 76
DOUANE
douane.belgium.be
douane.belgium.be
Reference 77
POLICY
policy.trade.ec.europa.eu
policy.trade.ec.europa.eu
Reference 78
COMMERCE
commerce.be
commerce.be
Reference 79
WTO
wto.org
wto.org
Reference 80
BEE-BUSINESS
bee-business.be
bee-business.be
Reference 81
EASYFAIRS
easyfairs.be
easyfairs.be
Reference 82
INVESTINWALLONIA
investinwallonia.com
investinwallonia.com