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Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

BE-M721 March 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€3.8bn

2019-2024 0.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

13,887

2019-2024 4.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

1,116

2019-2024 2.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Belgium

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#11 In Europe
Business
#14 In Europe
Employees
#14 In Europe
Wages
#9 In Europe

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In Europe, funding for research and innovation largely comes from the business enterprise, government, higher education, and non-profit sectors. Private companies that outsource their research needs – spending on research facilities by the business enterprise sector – are the largest backers. Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Germany and Finland are all home to lots of companies in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors that spend on R&D. Government spending on R&D in 2021 was largest in Germany, Czechia, Greece and Belgium.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V.
3,322.4
38.7
1.2
CEA – Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies Alternatives
2,785.6
24.8
0.9
CNRS – Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
3,943.4
54.4
1.4

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry in Belgium in 2024?

The market size of the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry in Belgium is €3.8bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry in 2024?

There are 1,116 businesses in the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry in Belgium, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry in Belgium has been declining at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry in Belgium is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Natural Science & Engineering Research market in Belgium?

The biggest companies operating in the Natural Science & Engineering Research market in Belgium are Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V., CEA – Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies Alternatives and CNRS – Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

What does the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium include?

Life sciences and Pharmaceuticals, biotech and medical and health sciences are part of the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium?

The company holding the most market share in Belgium is Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V..

How competitive is the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry in Belgium?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Natural Science & Engineering Research industry in Belgium.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

The industry includes organisations engaged in research and development (R&D) work focused on natural sciences and engineering. Work is carried out in a variety of domains spanning agriculture, biology, biotechnology and medical and health science.

Related Terms

Applied ScienceBiotechnologyLife Sciences

What's included in this industry?

Life sciences Pharmaceuticals, biotech and medical and health sciences Physical and engineering sciences Other research in agriculture, forestry and fisheries courses

Companies

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V.CEA – Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies AlternativesCNRS – Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

721 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Belgium

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Research in physical and engineering sciences continues to rise. Companies without in-house research departments rely on outsourcing for their next product innovation.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Belgium
  • Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Partnerships with other industries boost economies of scale. Relationships are important when products are being developed as they help diversify the risk of research and development costs if a dead end is reached.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Governments and EU legislation heavily regulate scientific research. The development of new scientific and engineering products must follow strict parameters.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Research organisations compete for government and private contracts which can constrain profit. Profit depends on the level and reliability of funding from governments and institutions.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Natural Science & Engineering Research in Belgium industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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