https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/rss-feeds/bedrijven RSS-feed for Enterprises en-GB {6DA0284C-0B70-4714-B456-F236D8077103} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/16/bankruptcies-up-by-12-percent-in-march-year-on-year Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +02:00 {AF8C4B68-4757-4F95-A55B-473E2EF69CA8} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/background/2026/14/improving-the-sampling-strategy-for-the-community-innovation-survey-using-machine-learning-algorithms Improving the sampling strategy for the Community Innovation Survey using machine learning algorithms Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +02:00 {F90CBB7A-CF0F-4D34-94F0-8FA46FFC4E51} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/14/dutch-firms-in-top-three-in-eu-for-digitalisation-dutch-population-has-best-digital-skills-in-the-eu Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +02:00 {CF13010F-076C-4616-B525-612AB3E06897} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/14/manufacturing-output-prices-over-2-percent-lower-in-february Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +02:00 {8B7FCF47-5FB5-4C8F-BE99-718E50636076} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/12/investment-down-by-over-1-percent-in-january Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {E04D1705-1990-4982-96A5-ADD84A2EA059} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/11/bankruptcies-down-by-15-percent-in-february-year-on-year Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {38D15785-34F4-4544-9CE7-3EFE61A4F8D0} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/11/a-quarter-of-businesses-deploy-ict-to-use-materials-sustainably Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {FA17DB8A-1F7C-49E0-AD66-EC62A6ABB338} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/background/2026/10/zuid-holland-is-the-netherlands-most-built-up-province Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {4BCC381B-48BC-43F3-BCD0-E6BDD337EA69} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/10/labour-productivity-in-the-transport-sector-unchanged-over-the-past-decade Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {BC01C123-69A9-496A-AF9C-14FD7DF47AE8} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/09/manufacturing-output-prices-nearly-2-percent-lower-in-january Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that output prices for products manufactured in the Netherlands were 1.9 percent lower in January 2026, year on year. In December, prices were 1.4 percent lower, year on year. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {73264E07-5DEE-4C98-BA7B-F41782FBA3B1} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/08/investment-down-by-almost-3-percent-in-december In December 2025, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was down by 2.6 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This was mainly due to less investment in other road transport (lorries, trailers, vans, etc.) and aircraft. However, more has been invested in passenger cars, buildings, machinery (including defence equipment) and infrastructure. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {61C3902E-A869-4B64-9E16-2F40C47D815C} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/07/bankruptcies-down-by-12-percent-in-january-year-on-year Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that, adjusted for court session days, 279 businesses (including sole proprietorships) were declared bankrupt in January. That was 39 fewer than in the same month in 2025, a decrease of 12 percent. The number of bankruptcies rose by 6 percent in January, relative to December. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {A49CEFFE-3EB5-4AC3-B0B7-AD418D67E21D} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/07/no-changes-in-rate-of-remote-working-since-2022 In 2025, 80 percent of companies made it possible for their employees to work remotely, such as from home. Around 60 percent of all employees were able to make use of this option in practice. There has been no change in these figures since 2022. In the years before that, however, there was an increase. This is according to Statistics Netherlands’ publication on digitalisation and the knowledge economy. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {600D1AC0-453C-4500-BBE3-8DFA8C3CF337} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/06/business-confidence-up-slightly-at-the-start-of-2026 Business confidence has risen to -1.8 in the first quarter of 2026. Confidence has improved the most in the car trade and repair sector and the information and communication sector. Half of firms reported that their ability to pass on cost increases was limited or non-existent. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK), the Economic Institute for Construction and Housing (EIB), the Dutch Organisation for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MKB-Nederland) and the Dutch Employers’ Organisation (VNO-NCW) on the basis of the Netherlands Business Survey. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {1636A892-712C-4469-9632-44A42584B595} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/05/manufacturing-output-prices-nearly-2-percent-lower-in-december Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that output prices for products manufactured in the Netherlands were 1.7 percent lower in December 2025, year on year. In November, prices were 0.4 percent lower year on year. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {A7315E64-BCD9-4B90-B245-F424BE56ABF0} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/05/1-in-20-firms-have-recently-moved-some-business-activities-abroad In 2021-2023, over 5 percent of larger or medium-sized firms in the Netherlands moved some of their operational activities abroad. This is a similar proportion to the previous period. Reducing costs is a major driver. In most cases, activities remain within the EU after relocation. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of new research. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {072A6C7D-C15B-42BD-8B70-697CDDFD13B2} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/04/investment-down-by-over-4-percent-in-november In November 2025, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was down by 4.1 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This was mainly due to less investment in other road transport (lorries, trailers, vans, etc.). However, more has been invested in machinery (including defence equipment), passenger cars and infrastructure. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {90017706-1CFF-4A75-B229-ABBBA7A3EC8E} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/03/bankruptcies-down-by-18-percent-in-december-year-on-year Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that, adjusted for court session days, 265 businesses (including sole proprietorships) were declared bankrupt in December. That was 60 fewer than in the same month in 2024, a decrease of 18 percent. The number of bankruptcies fell by 14 percent in December, relative to November. Now that the December figure is known, the provisional total for the whole year can be calculated: 3,636 businesses and institutions were declared bankrupt in 2025, 15 percent less than in 2024. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {22C1F37C-34B8-410A-A9D9-FA72E651FE01} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/02/green-investment-by-business-was-down-in-2024 Businesses in the Netherlands invested 39 percent less on improving their environmental performance in 2024 than in the previous year. Investment in cleaner air and clean energy was down, in particular. In financial terms, however, total environment-related costs were 18 percent higher, mainly due to higher depreciation costs and interest paid in connection with previous green investments. This is according to new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {4C0A58BA-B931-4DB7-919C-D5D19A9EA26A} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/01/negotiated-wages-up-by-5-percent-in-2025 In 2025, the hourly wage rates agreed under collective labour agreements were 5.0 percent higher than in 2024, on average. Wage growth was lower than in the previous two years, but among the highest in the past 40 years. After adjusting for the effect of inflation, wages were 1.6 percent higher. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of newly released figures. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {01BF2828-F7AB-4B53-B37E-FBC9AC67A56C} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/01/manufacturing-output-prices-0-3-percent-lower-in-november Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that output prices for products manufactured in the Netherlands were 0.3 percent lower in November 2025, year on year. In October, average prices were unchanged year on year. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {BE05E3B3-E697-42EC-8F22-ABD51CE80AE4} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/52/investment-slightly-down-in-october In October 2025, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was down by 0.4 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This was mainly due to less investment in other road transport (lorries, trailers, vans, etc.). However, more has been invested in machinery (including defence equipment), infrastructure and passenger cars. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {9607348C-B334-41CE-BABC-9FBE74DA1D67} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/50/bankruptcies-down-by-13-percent-in-november-year-on-year Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that, adjusted for court days, 307 businesses (including sole proprietorships) were declared bankrupt in November. That was 46 fewer than in the same month in 2024, a decrease of 13 percent. In the first 11 months of 2025, the number of bankruptcies was 15 percent lower than in the same period in 2024. The number of bankruptcies rose by 21 percent in November, relative to October. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {3675625E-A4D4-4B4D-989C-5B1721D638C0} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/50/companies-using-ai-above-all-for-marketing-or-sales One in six companies have used AI in 2025, double the number from two years ago. Companies are using more text mining and speech recognition in particular, and they use artificial intelligence above all for marketing or sales. This is according to recent figures on the use of ICT by companies from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {9B56EB04-6A6A-4D19-B77F-023374C455D6} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2025/50/the-caribbean-netherlands-in-numbers-2025 The Caribbean Netherlands in Numbers 2025 provides an overview of the latest figures on the Caribbean Netherlands – economy and society. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +01:00 {53DC11A6-611A-4BFA-8AED-550B946643D5} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/48/manufacturing-output-prices-virtually-the-same-in-october Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that output prices for products manufactured in the Netherlands were 0.1 percent lower in October 2025 than one year previously. In September, prices were 0.6 percent higher year on year. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {FF8397F0-3DDB-48F2-9290-6E4D44CAF80E} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2025/48/internationalisation-monitor-2025-second-edition Globalisation affects the Dutch economy in many ways: through trade, investment, value chains, employment and income. The Internationalisation Monitor highlights these interconnections and shows what they mean for the Dutch economy and society. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {606DF254-760C-4893-BCDA-79B6A67A7086} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/48/producer-confidence-deteriorates-in-november Producer confidence was more negative in November than the previous month, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Producer confidence stood at -1.7, down from -0.8 in October. Manufacturers were more negative about their current stocks and less positive regarding output for the next three months. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {BD1C58C2-CEEE-47D1-94A5-B5CD4660D64D} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/47/investment-up-by-nearly-3-percent-in-september In September 2025, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was up by 2.7 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This was mainly due to more investment in aircraft, buildings, machinery (including defence equipment) and infra structure. However, less has been invested in other road transport (lorries, trailers, vans, etc.). Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {305B2EB5-68F1-4256-B298-9F1B9B65C5D5} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/46/bankruptcies-down-by-almost-a-quarter-in-october-compared-to-a-year-ago Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that, adjusted for court days, 253 businesses (including sole proprietorships) were declared bankrupt in October. That was 75 fewer than in the same month in 2024, a decrease of 23 percent. The number of bankruptcies fell by 8 percent in October, relative to September. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {721342A8-99BD-4990-A6D8-EBE6D6702820} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/45/more-investment-expected-in-2026-profitability-down Business owners expect to invest more in 2026 than they are investing this year. However, Q3 2025 saw profitability decline and business confidence remains negative overall. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK), the Economic Institute for Construction and Housing (EIB), the Dutch Organisation for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MKB-Nederland) and the Dutch Employers’ Organisation (VNO-NCW) on the basis of the Netherlands Business Survey. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {E9E46B13-BD71-45B5-9BFB-5E7A135BD1BC} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2025/38/dutch-trade-in-facts-and-figures-2025 Dutch Trade in Facts and Figures, 2025 provides current and relevant information on the state of internationalisation in the Netherlands. Among the topics covered in this publication are Dutch exports of goods and services, export earnings and export induced employment, as well as the Dutch participation in international value chains, the activities of multinationals, the Dutch share in international investment and the footprint of Dutch imports. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {EB27B280-984B-4EB8-AC2B-5795421B9475} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/44/manufacturing-output-prices-0-6-percent-higher-in-september Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that output prices for products manufactured in the Netherlands were 0.6 percent higher in September 2025 than one year previously. In August, prices were 0.1 percent lower year on year. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {36AFF1A9-F427-498B-8876-A98B8C58F09D} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/44/producer-confidence-improves-again-in-october Producer confidence was once again less negative in October than the previous month, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Producer confidence stood at -0,8, up from -1.6 in September. This is the highest level in 2.5 years. Manufacturers were more positive regarding output for the next three months, in particular. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {ADD05FB1-8BEC-4237-8C45-973C740B428A} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/43/investment-down-by-nearly-4-percent-in-august In August 2025, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was down by 3.8 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This was mainly due to less investment in buildings and other road transport (lorries, trailers, vans, etc.). However, more has been invested in aircraft and machinery (including defense equipment). Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {B3B0AF20-A89C-4631-A616-3F24676F7E8D} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/41/bankruptcies-down-by-26-percent-in-september-compared-to-a-year-ago Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that, adjusted for court days, 276 businesses (including sole proprietorships) were declared bankrupt in September. That was 97 fewer than in the same month in 2024, a decrease of 26 percent. The number of bankruptcies fell by 1 percent in September, relative to August. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {AECB7F31-C17F-411F-B04A-C30F7B43AD80} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/40/negotiated-wages-rose-less-sharply-in-q3-of-2025 Wages agreed under collective labour agreements rose by 4.6 percent in Q3 2025, year on year, compared to an increase of 6.8 percent in the same quarter of last year. After adjusting for the effect of inflation, negotiated wages were 1.6 percent higher in Q3 2025. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of newly released figures. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {CBC5E326-BDCB-4C53-9E32-9DE396151A33} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/40/manufacturing-output-prices-the-same Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that output prices for Dutch-manufactured products were the same on average in August 2025 as one year previously. In July, prices were 0.1 percent lower year on year. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {FFBB17B2-F351-44FD-BC7F-09BD978D5E38} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/40/producer-confidence-improves-further-in-september Producer confidence was again less negative in September than it was in the previous month, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Producer confidence stood at -1,6, up from -3.3 in August. Manufacturers were more positive regarding output for the next three months, in particular. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {6D5C74BB-8A01-4196-A25E-3585C4790598} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/custom/2025/39/methodological-report-on-microdata-linking-sbs-info-with-egr-info This paper describes the methodological aspects of Microdata linking SBS data on data from the Enterprise Group Register (EGR). Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:05:00 +02:00 {D08F2422-8ADA-4026-AA39-B96816321148} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/39/investment-down-by-almost-4-percent-in-july In July 2025, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was down by 3.9 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This was mainly due to less investment in buildings and other road transport (lorries, trailers, vans, etc.). Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {02390F2D-FB13-425E-B7EA-3974442719A6} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/38/increase-in-trade-with-us-in-the-first-half-of-2025 The total value of goods exported from the Netherlands to the United States in the first half of 2025 was 10.5 percent higher than in the same period in 2024. The total value of goods imported from the US was 1.0 percent higher. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of provisional figures on international trade. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {BEC56418-DAE8-4091-93F1-63DDCE594D97} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/37/bankruptcies-down-by-16-percent-in-august-compared-to-a-year-ago Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that, adjusted for court days, 278 businesses (including sole proprietorships) were declared bankrupt in August. That was 54 fewer than in the same month in 2024, a decrease of 16 percent. The number of bankruptcies fell by 7 percent in August, relative to July. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {A90AF3D5-C535-4748-866E-3EBC981FBFC6} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/35/manufacturing-output-prices-virtually-the-same Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that output prices for Dutch-manufactured products were 0.1 percent lower on average in July 2025 relative to one year previously. In June, prices were 0.3 percent lower year on year. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {C34FECCE-DD3D-4058-94E2-8117AE1FFA81} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/erratum/2025/36/producer-confidence-improves-in-august Producer confidence was less negative in August than it was in July, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Producer confidence stood at -3,3, up from -4.9 in July. Manufacturers were more positive about expected output for the next three months and less negative about their current stocks and order positions. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {A1E29642-43D1-49A8-8574-1D88E0444D8B} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/35/producer-confidence-improves-in-august Producer confidence was less negative in August than it was in July, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Producer confidence stood at -2,2, up from -4.9 in July. Manufacturers were more positive about expected output for the next three months and less negative about their current stocks and order positions. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {44875FFC-7D16-439C-B800-AF2C1E6C1B75} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/34/investment-up-by-over-8-percent-in-june In June 2025, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was up by 8.3 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This was mainly due to more investment in ships, aircraft, machinery (including defence equipment) and infra structure. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {03E992F4-F56E-48B0-B7E9-EA66D1D10B58} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/33/bankruptcies-down-by-27-percent-in-july-compared-to-a-year-ago Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that, adjusted for court days, 299 businesses (including sole proprietorships) were declared bankrupt in July. That was 109 fewer than in the same month in 2024, a decrease of 27 percent. The number of bankruptcies fell by 4 percent in July, relative to June. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {654BE7F2-67EB-4A99-91E9-B3ED5AE251D8} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/32/business-confidence-for-q3-2025-less-negative Business confidence for the third quarter of 2025 rose to -3.8. There was a particular in-crease in confidence in the transportation & storage sector and the wholesale trade & commission sector. Even so, companies are slightly more likely to perceive obstacles in 2025, and opinions on investment are divided. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK), the EIB, the Dutch Organisation for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MKB-Nederland) and the Dutch Employers’ Organisation (VNO-NCW) on the basis of the July edition of the Netherlands Business Survey (COEN). Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {81DB81EF-5736-43DD-A2F8-D0327C34BA31} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/31/producers-almost-as-negative-as-in-july Producer confidence was almost as negative in July as it was in June, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Producer confidence stood at -4,9, up from -5.0 in June. Manufacturers were more positive about expected output for the next three months, but more negative about their current stocks and order positions. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00