30-12-2009Economic monitor
Factory gate prices in Dutch manufacturing were 4 percent lower in November 2009 than one year previously.
22-12-2009Economic monitor
In October 2009, stocks of finished products in the Dutch manufacturing industry were 12 percent down on one year previously.
22-12-2009Economic monitor
In December 2009, Dutch manufacturers were more pessimistic than in November. The producer confidence index fell from -5.6 to -8.6.
11-12-2009Economic monitor
Dutch manufacturing turnover was 17 percent lower in October 2009 than one year previously.
11-12-2009Economic monitor
The average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 7 percent down in October 2009 on October 2008.
08-12-2009Web magazine
Energy consumption in the first eight months of 2009 was down by more than 4 percent on the same period in 2008. This has led to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
03-12-2009Economic monitor
In September 2009, stocks of finished products kept in manufacturing industry were 10 percent down on one year previously.
24-11-2009Economic monitor
In November, Dutch manufacturers were less pessimistic than in October. The producer confidence index rose from -7.8 to -5.6.
24-11-2009Web magazine
In the period October 2008–September 2009, output generated by transport equipment manufacturers had declined by more than a quarter relative to the same period in the previous year. Within the sector manufacturing industry, transport equipment manufacturers were hit hardest by the recession. Overall, the effects of the recession on output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry were less substantial than in most other European countries.
24-11-2009Press release
Companies in the Dutch manufacturing industry expect to invest 10 percent less in 2009 than in 2008.
19-11-2009Web magazine
The total production of margarines and edible fats rose substantially in the Netherlands in the period 2000-2008. Consumption of fats fell in the same period.
11-11-2009Economic monitor
Dutch manufacturing turnover was 21 percent lower in September 2009 than one year previously.
11-11-2009Economic monitor
The average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was almost 8 percent down in September 2009 on September 2008.
03-11-2009Web magazine
In the period 1998-2008, the amount of electricity generated in the Netherlands increased from 92 to 108 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh). The increase is mainly generated in combined heat and power systems.
30-10-2009Economic monitor
Factory gate prices in Dutch manufacturing were 12.5 percent lower in September 2009 than in September 2008.
27-10-2009Economic monitor
In October, Dutch manufacturers were less negative than in September. The producer confidence index rose from -9.8 to -7.8.
20-10-2009Web magazine
Last year, 12 percent of European shipbuilding industry turnover was realised in the Netherlands, as against more than 7 percent in 2000. The market share in commercial vessels grew considerably from 7 to 14 percent.
13-10-2009Economic monitor
The average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 8 percent down in August on August 2008. The decrease was somewhat smaller than in preceding months. Manufacturing output compared with twelve months previously has been decreasing since the summer of 2008.
13-10-2009Economic monitor
Manufacturing turnover was 22 percent lower in August than one year previously. The decrease is slightly smaller than in July, when it was 24 percent down. Over half of August’s turnover decrease was the result of lower prices.
30-09-2009Economic monitor
Factory gate prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 12.5 percent lower in August 2009 than in August 2008. The price drop was less substantial than in July, when prices of manufactured products were 15 percent lower than one year previously.
24-09-2009Economic monitor
24-09-2009Economic monitor
In July, the average daily output of Dutch manufacturing industry was 10 percent down on July 2008. The decrease was somewhat smaller than in the six preceding months. Industrial output has declined since the summer of 2008 relative to one year previously.
15-09-2009Web magazine
For the fourth quarter running, diesel sales slumped in the second quarter of 2009 relative to the same period one year previously. A downturn of this magnitude only occurred once in the past.
15-09-2009Web magazine
For the fourth quarter running, diesel sales slumped in the second quarter of 2009 relative to the same period one year previously. A downturn of this magnitude only occurred once in the past.
11-09-2009Economic monitor
Manufacturing turnover decreased by 24 percent in July relative to one year previously. The decrease is in the same order of magnitude as in the first six months of 2009
08-09-2009Web magazine
In 2007, the turnover generated in sheltered workshops totalled 1.3 billion euro. The bulk was realised in the sector maintenance of parks and public gardens.
28-08-2009Economic monitor
Factory gate prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 15 percent lower in July than in July 2008. In June, manufactured products were 14 percent cheaper than one year previously
27-08-2009Economic monitor
In August, Dutch manufacturers were clearly less negative than in July. The producer confidence index stood at -9.3, as against -14.8 in July 2009. This indicator shows a clear recovery after an all-time low in February.
11-08-2009Economic monitor
In June, the average daily output of Dutch manufacturing industry was 13 percent down on June 2008. The decrease was more or less the same as in the six preceding months
11-08-2009Economic monitor
Manufacturing turnover decreased by 25 percent in June relative to one year previously. The decrease is in the same order of magnitude as in the first five months of 2009. More than half of June’s turnover decline was due to lower selling prices.
30-07-2009Web magazine
The overall value of bicycles manufactured in the European Union amounted to 1.9 billion in 2008. More than 30 percent were produced in the Netherlands, making it Europe’s largest bike manufacturer.
30-07-2009Economic monitor
Dutch manufactured products were nearly 14 percent cheaper in June 2009 than in June 2008. The price drop was virtually the same as in May. In June, factory gate prices were over 1 percent up on May 2009.
28-07-2009Economic monitor
In July, Dutch manufacturers were just as low-spirited as in the preceding month. The producer confidence index stood at -14.8, as against -15,0 in June. The mood gradually improved after an all-time low in February, but it still remains very negative.
10-07-2009Economic monitor
In May 2009, the average daily output of Dutch manufacturing industry was 13 percent down on May 2008. The decrease was more or less the same as in the five preceding months
10-07-2009Economic monitor
Dutch Manufacturing turnover decreased by 27 percent in May 2009 relative to one year previously. The decrease is in the same order of magnitude as in the first four months of 2009. Nearly half of May’s turnover decline was due to lower selling prices.
30-06-2009Economic monitor
25-06-2009Economic monitor
11-06-2009Economic monitor
11-06-2009Economic monitor
29-05-2009Economic monitor
26-05-2009Economic monitor
19-05-2009Web magazine
The amount of manufactured and hand-rolled cigarettes sold in 2008 declined 3 percent relative to 2007. At the same time, Dutch consumer spending on these products increased 4 percent.
12-05-2009Economic monitor
12-05-2009Economic monitor
07-05-2009Web magazine
The industrial capacity utilisation rate in the Netherlands is exceptionally low. In April 2009, manufacturing industry used over 74 percent of total output capacity available.
29-04-2009Economic monitor
28-04-2009Web magazine
The consumption of sustainable energy in the Netherlands increased from 2.9 to 3.4 percent of total domestic energy consumption in 2008.
24-04-2009Economic monitor
24-04-2009Press release
Manufacturers anticipate a 10 percent drop in investments in 2009 relative to last year.
23-04-2009Web magazine
In the period 1998–2008, total electricity generation in the Netherlands increased by 14 percent.
09-04-2009Economic monitor
09-04-2009Economic monitor
09-04-2009Web magazine
Last year, energy consumption in the Netherlands was marginally lower than in 2007.
30-03-2009Economic monitor
26-03-2009Economic monitor
20-03-2009Economic monitor
24-02-2009Web magazine
24-02-2009Economic monitor
19-02-2009Web magazine
Last year, 58.5 billion m3 of natural gas was exported, the largest volume since large deposits of natural gas were discovered near the municipality of Slochteren in the province of Groningen. Gas exports increased by 11 percent last year relative to 2007.
17-02-2009Web magazine
Early 2009, the energy bill for households is considerably higher than one year previously. On the basis of the rates of January 2009, a household with an average gas and electricity consumption will annually spend 1,964 euro on energy, 239 euro more than in January 2008.
12-02-2009Web magazine
Between 1997 and 2007, the average Dutch consumer annually saved 11 m³ of natural gas.
06-02-2009Economic monitor
06-02-2009Economic monitor
03-02-2009Web magazine
The average price increase of manufactured products was 7.2 percent last year relative to 2007. This is the most substantial price increase in the span of 8 years.
30-01-2009Economic monitor
29-01-2009Web magazine
In the first three quarters of 2008, decentralised generation of electricity increased by 14 percent relative to the same period one year previously.
27-01-2009Economic monitor
13-01-2009Economic monitor
13-01-2009Economic monitor