Flanders’ central location 
and accessibility is unique in Europe. The Port of Antwerp is among the largest seaports in the world. Brussels Airport is one of the most important European airports for cargo and passenger transport. In addition, Flanders has a dense network of railways, motorways and waterways at its disposal. and Flanders moreover also has a dense rail and motorway network. These different transport options make Flanders the ideal gateway to Europe.
However, Flanders is more than a go-between to Europe. It is an economic motor which has the world as its market. Almost 75% of Belgian exports, representing more than 150 billion euros, come from Flanders. The majority of these exports are destined for the European market.
A noteworthy development is the strong growth of exports to new EU Member States, the BRIC countries and some other emerging economies. The chemical, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors traditionally are responsible for a big share of Flanders’ total exports.
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