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 EuropeBusiness
#14 In EuropeEmployees
#14 In EuropeWages
#9 In EuropeIn 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 CEA – Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies Alternatives.
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.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Social Sciences & Humanities Research in Belgium
Complementors
- Pharmaceutical Product & Preparations Manufacturing in Belgium
- Software Development in Belgium
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 SciencesWhat'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 coursesCompanies
CEA – Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies AlternativesCNRS – Centre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueIndustry Code
721 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- 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.
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.
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 2 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.
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.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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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)
Methodology
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