When was The Belgian Chocolate Group founded?

The Belgian Chocolate Group was founded on 24 Nov 1956, making it 69 years old.

Is The Belgian Chocolate Group still active?

Yes, The Belgian Chocolate Group is currently active.

What does The Belgian Chocolate Group do?

The Belgian Chocolate Group's registered main activities are Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery and Wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery. It is also registered for 6 additional activities.

Where is The Belgian Chocolate Group registered?

The Belgian Chocolate Group's registered address is Geelseweg 72, 2250 Olen, Belgium.

How many employees does The Belgian Chocolate Group have?

Based on its most recently filed annual accounts (fiscal year ending 31 Mar 2026), The Belgian Chocolate Group reported 140.3 full-time equivalent employees.

What is The Belgian Chocolate Group's annual turnover?

The Belgian Chocolate Group's most recently filed annual turnover (fiscal year ending 31 Mar 2026) was €61,908,015.

Did The Belgian Chocolate Group make a profit or a loss?

The Belgian Chocolate Group's most recently filed annual accounts (fiscal year ending 31 Mar 2026) reported a loss of €1,659,681.

When did The Belgian Chocolate Group last file annual accounts?

The Belgian Chocolate Group's most recently filed annual accounts cover the fiscal year ending 31 Mar 2026.

Is The Belgian Chocolate Group B Corp certified?

We have no B Corp certification on file for The Belgian Chocolate Group.

Does The Belgian Chocolate Group hold Fairtrade certification?

Yes, The Belgian Chocolate Group holds Fairtrade certification. It is Fairtrade-certified for the following product categories: Cane sugar, Cocoa, Dried fruit, Herbs, herbal teas & spices, and 2 more.

The Belgian Chocolate Group

BE 0403.788.036

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Status

Active

Founded

24 Nov 1956 · 69 yrs

Size

Medium · 140.3 FTE

Abbreviation

BCG

Main activity

Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery

Website

thebelgian.com

Certifications

1 certification

Fairtrade Certified

Cane sugar, Cocoa +4 more

Activities

8 activities

Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectioneryWholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectioneryActivities of holding companiesManufacture of confectioneryManufacture of chocolate and chocolate confectioneryBuying and selling of own real estateHolding management activities: intervention in day-to-day management, representation of companies on the basis of ownership or control of the share capital, etc.Advice and assistance to companies and public services in planning, organisation, performance research, control, management information, etc.

Financials

Turnover2026

€61.9M+13.5%

Profit / Loss2026

−€1.7M-175.5%

Equity2026

€7.9M-17.4%

2026	2025	2024	2023
€61,908,015+13.5%	€54,531,940-2.8%	€56,106,683+10.5%	€50,769,210
-€1,659,681-175.5%	€2,197,686-16.8%	€2,642,191+10.3%	€2,395,104
€7,926,950-17.4%	€9,593,197-30.2%	€13,737,590-5.1%	€14,479,959
€15,670,659+27.5%	€12,286,550-24.6%	€16,298,677+66.7%	€9,777,680
€4,846-97.7%	€210,443+11.7%	€188,387-21.8%	€240,903
140.3-3.5%	145.4-3.8%	151.2+11.8%	135.3
€441,255+17.7%	€375,048+1.1%	€371,076-1.1%	€375,234

Frequently asked questions

01What is The Belgian Chocolate Group's official registered name?

The Belgian Chocolate Group.

02What is The Belgian Chocolate Group's enterprise number (VAT number)?

BE 0403.788.036.

03What is The Belgian Chocolate Group's legal form?

Naamloze vennootschap (NV) / Société anonyme (SA).

Sources

KBO — Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen

NBB — Nationale Bank van België

FLOCERT — Fairtrade certification

Links

Belgian National Gazette — Publications

Check withholding obligation

Central Register of Director Disqualifications

	2026	2025	2024	2023
Income statement
	€61,908,015+13.5%	€54,531,940-2.8%	€56,106,683+10.5%	€50,769,210
	€8,714,992-3.5%	€9,027,524-1.4%	€9,160,253+19.2%	€7,685,713
	-€718,760-135.9%	€2,001,024-21.4%	€2,546,050+22.4%	€2,079,951
	€1,027,207-72.2%	€3,695,298-7.3%	€3,986,941+0.6%	€3,962,262
	-€1,659,681-175.5%	€2,197,686-16.8%	€2,642,191+10.3%	€2,395,104
	€86,429+43%	€60,436-25.5%	€81,080+59.8%	€50,738
Profitability
	1.7%-75.5%	6.8%-4.6%	7.1%-8.9%	7.8%
	-2.7%-166.5%	4.0%-14.4%	4.7%-0.2%	4.7%
	-20.9%-191.4%	22.9%+19.1%	19.2%+16.3%	16.5%
	-7.0%-170%	10.0%+14.2%	8.8%-10.4%	9.8%
Solvency
	€23,597,609+7.9%	€21,879,747-27.2%	€30,036,267+23.2%	€24,386,632
	€11,827,050+15.3%	€10,259,804+13%	€9,083,139-38.2%	€14,707,189
	€299,0040%	€299,004+69.9%	€176,0430%	€176,043
	€7,926,950-17.4%	€9,593,197-30.2%	€13,737,590-5.1%	€14,479,959
	33.6%-23.4%	43.8%-4.1%	45.7%-23%	59.4%
	€422,387-36.1%	€660,728-42.2%	€1,143,138-29.7%	€1,625,548
	0.05-22.6%	0.07-17.2%	0.08-25.9%	0.11
	€15,670,659+27.5%	€12,286,550-24.6%	€16,298,677+66.7%	€9,777,680
	1.98+54.4%	1.28+8%	1.19+75.7%	0.68
	-2.81-122.9%	12.27+82.3%	6.73-57.1%	15.71
Liquidity
	€4,846-97.7%	€210,443+11.7%	€188,387-21.8%	€240,903
	€6,916,202+50.4%	€4,598,080-12.2%	€5,236,832-0.2%	€5,247,572
	€2,381,611-44.3%	€4,274,686+37.4%	€3,111,876+109.1%	€1,488,528
	€11,617,490+74.7%	€6,652,005-25.8%	€8,967,670+86%	€4,820,997
	€15,063,470+31.1%	€11,493,445-22.8%	€14,884,108+85.4%	€8,028,494
	0.74-20.8%	0.94-29.9%	1.34+22.6%	1.09
	-€3,898,912-696%	-€489,831-109.1%	€5,363,873+431.7%	€1,008,765
Efficiency
	14 days-50.9%	29 days+41.4%	20 days+89.2%	11 days
	81 days+38.9%	58 days-20.8%	73 days+73%	42 days
	61 days+13.2%	54 days-4.5%	57 days-10.2%	63 days
	7.15+13.5%	6.30-2%	6.43-5.9%	6.83
Profit appropriation
	—	€934,756-27%	€1,281,038	—
	€770,139-26.4%	€1,046,409+35.8%	€770,376-14.1%	€897,118
	-€1,383,411	—	€400,000-60.5%	€1,011,650

Sources

NBB — Nationale Bank van België

	2026	2025	2024	2023
Income statement
	€61,908,015+13.5%	€54,531,940-2.8%	€56,106,683+10.5%	€50,769,210
	€8,714,992-3.5%	€9,027,524-1.4%	€9,160,253+19.2%	€7,685,713
	-€718,760-135.9%	€2,001,024-21.4%	€2,546,050+22.4%	€2,079,951
	€1,027,207-72.2%	€3,695,298-7.3%	€3,986,941+0.6%	€3,962,262
	-€1,659,681-175.5%	€2,197,686-16.8%	€2,642,191+10.3%	€2,395,104
	€86,429+43%	€60,436-25.5%	€81,080+59.8%	€50,738
Profitability
	1.7%-75.5%	6.8%-4.6%	7.1%-8.9%	7.8%
	-2.7%-166.5%	4.0%-14.4%	4.7%-0.2%	4.7%
	-20.9%-191.4%	22.9%+19.1%	19.2%+16.3%	16.5%
	-7.0%-170%	10.0%+14.2%	8.8%-10.4%	9.8%
Solvency
	€23,597,609+7.9%	€21,879,747-27.2%	€30,036,267+23.2%	€24,386,632
	€11,827,050+15.3%	€10,259,804+13%	€9,083,139-38.2%	€14,707,189
	€299,0040%	€299,004+69.9%	€176,0430%	€176,043
	€7,926,950-17.4%	€9,593,197-30.2%	€13,737,590-5.1%	€14,479,959
	33.6%-23.4%	43.8%-4.1%	45.7%-23%	59.4%
	€422,387-36.1%	€660,728-42.2%	€1,143,138-29.7%	€1,625,548
	0.05-22.6%	0.07-17.2%	0.08-25.9%	0.11
	€15,670,659+27.5%	€12,286,550-24.6%	€16,298,677+66.7%	€9,777,680
	1.98+54.4%	1.28+8%	1.19+75.7%	0.68
	-2.81-122.9%	12.27+82.3%	6.73-57.1%	15.71
Liquidity
	€4,846-97.7%	€210,443+11.7%	€188,387-21.8%	€240,903
	€6,916,202+50.4%	€4,598,080-12.2%	€5,236,832-0.2%	€5,247,572
	€2,381,611-44.3%	€4,274,686+37.4%	€3,111,876+109.1%	€1,488,528
	€11,617,490+74.7%	€6,652,005-25.8%	€8,967,670+86%	€4,820,997
	€15,063,470+31.1%	€11,493,445-22.8%	€14,884,108+85.4%	€8,028,494
	0.74-20.8%	0.94-29.9%	1.34+22.6%	1.09
	-€3,898,912-696%	-€489,831-109.1%	€5,363,873+431.7%	€1,008,765
Efficiency
	14 days-50.9%	29 days+41.4%	20 days+89.2%	11 days
	81 days+38.9%	58 days-20.8%	73 days+73%	42 days
	61 days+13.2%	54 days-4.5%	57 days-10.2%	63 days
	7.15+13.5%	6.30-2%	6.43-5.9%	6.83
Profit appropriation
	—	€934,756-27%	€1,281,038	—
	€770,139-26.4%	€1,046,409+35.8%	€770,376-14.1%	€897,118
	-€1,383,411	—	€400,000-60.5%	€1,011,650

2026

2025

2024

2023

Income statement

€61,908,015+13.5%

€54,531,940-2.8%

€56,106,683+10.5%

€50,769,210

€8,714,992-3.5%

€9,027,524-1.4%

€9,160,253+19.2%

€7,685,713

-€718,760-135.9%

€2,001,024-21.4%

€2,546,050+22.4%

€2,079,951

€1,027,207-72.2%

€3,695,298-7.3%

€3,986,941+0.6%

€3,962,262

-€1,659,681-175.5%

€2,197,686-16.8%

€2,642,191+10.3%

€2,395,104

€86,429+43%

€60,436-25.5%

€81,080+59.8%

€50,738

Profitability

1.7%-75.5%

6.8%-4.6%

7.1%-8.9%

7.8%

-2.7%-166.5%

4.0%-14.4%

4.7%-0.2%

4.7%

-20.9%-191.4%

22.9%+19.1%

19.2%+16.3%

16.5%

-7.0%-170%

10.0%+14.2%

8.8%-10.4%

9.8%

Solvency

€23,597,609+7.9%

€21,879,747-27.2%

€30,036,267+23.2%

€24,386,632

€11,827,050+15.3%

€10,259,804+13%

€9,083,139-38.2%

€14,707,189

€299,0040%

€299,004+69.9%

€176,0430%

€176,043

€7,926,950-17.4%

€9,593,197-30.2%

€13,737,590-5.1%

€14,479,959

33.6%-23.4%

43.8%-4.1%

45.7%-23%

59.4%

€422,387-36.1%

€660,728-42.2%

€1,143,138-29.7%

€1,625,548

0.05-22.6%

0.07-17.2%

0.08-25.9%

0.11

€15,670,659+27.5%

€12,286,550-24.6%

€16,298,677+66.7%

€9,777,680

1.98+54.4%

1.28+8%

1.19+75.7%

0.68

-2.81-122.9%

12.27+82.3%

6.73-57.1%

15.71

Liquidity

€4,846-97.7%

€210,443+11.7%

€188,387-21.8%

€240,903

€6,916,202+50.4%

€4,598,080-12.2%

€5,236,832-0.2%

€5,247,572

€2,381,611-44.3%

€4,274,686+37.4%

€3,111,876+109.1%

€1,488,528

€11,617,490+74.7%

€6,652,005-25.8%

€8,967,670+86%

€4,820,997

€15,063,470+31.1%

€11,493,445-22.8%

€14,884,108+85.4%

€8,028,494

0.74-20.8%

0.94-29.9%

1.34+22.6%

1.09

-€3,898,912-696%

-€489,831-109.1%

€5,363,873+431.7%

€1,008,765

Efficiency

14 days-50.9%

29 days+41.4%

20 days+89.2%

11 days

81 days+38.9%

58 days-20.8%

73 days+73%

42 days

61 days+13.2%

54 days-4.5%

57 days-10.2%

63 days

7.15+13.5%

6.30-2%

6.43-5.9%

6.83

Profit appropriation

—

€934,756-27%

€1,281,038

—

€770,139-26.4%

€1,046,409+35.8%

€770,376-14.1%

€897,118

-€1,383,411

—

€400,000-60.5%

€1,011,650