Manufacturing output in June almost 5 percent higher, year on year

In June 2026, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 4.6 percent higher than it was in June 2025, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase in May was 6.8 percent. Output grew in June in nearly half of the underlying sectors. Manufacturing output fell by 1.3 percent relative to May.

Growth in almost half of the industrial sectors

Production was up in nearly half of the various industrial sectors, relative to last year. Of the eight largest industrial sectors, the machinery sector recorded the largest increase in output once again, while the repair and installation of machinery sector recorded the largest decline.

Adjusted output down on May

A more accurate picture of short-term changes in output is obtained when the figures are adjusted for seasonal effects and the working-day pattern. After these adjustments, manufacturing output fell by 1.3 percent in June relative to May.

After adjusting for seasonal and working-day effects, manufacturing output often fluctuates significantly. In the spring of 2020, output declined rapidly, reaching a low point in May 2020. This was followed by an upward trend until May 2022, after which the trend reversed. Despite the decline in June, an upward trend appears to be emerging for 2026.

Producer confidence improves in July

Producer confidence was more favourable in July than in June. Producer confidence rose from 1.3 in June to 2.4 in July. That is the highest level in four years. Manufacturers were mainly less negative about their order positions.

Producer confidence in July was above the 20-year average of -1.4. Confidence reached an all-time high (10.5) in October 2021 and an all-time low (-31.5) in April 2020.

However, in more than half of the sectors, producer confidence deteriorated. Manufacturers in the electronics and machinery sector were the most positive (15.6).