Household consumption up by nearly 2 percent in June

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Households spent 1.7 percent more on goods and services in June, year on year, according to figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). They bought more goods, in particular. In May, consumption grew by 2.2 percent.

These are volume figures, which means they have been adjusted for price changes. In addition, they have been adjusted for differences in the shopping day pattern. Conditions for Dutch household consumption in July were less unfavourable than they were in June.

More spending on durable goods

Spending on durable goods was up by 5.7 percent. In particular, households spent more on passenger cars and electrical appliances. They also spent 2.4 percent more on food, beverages and tobacco in June 2026 than they did in June 2025, adjusted for price changes. Households spent 1.5 percent less on other goods (like motor fuels), year on year.

Consumers spent 0.8 percent more on services in June, year on year (adjusted for price changes). More was spent on transport and communication, medical services and housing, in particular. Households also spent more on accommodation and food services and on recreation and culture, adjusted for price changes. Spending on services accounted for over half of total domestic consumer expenditure.

Consumer climate less unfavourable in July

Every month, CBS publishes figures on the conditions for household consumption in its visualisation of Consumption Conditions. Household consumption is influenced by factors such as consumer expectations, their personal financial situation and labour market conditions. Although these indicators are closely correlated with household consumption, improved conditions do not necessarily translate into an increase in consumption.

For July 2026, the conditions for household consumption in the Netherlands were less unfavourable than they were in June. This was mainly because the year-on-year increase in share prices was higher and consumers were less negative about their financial situation over the next twelve months.

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