https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/rss-feeds/industrie-en-energie RSS-feed for Manufacturing and energy en-GB {28638C3A-E3E2-4498-AD88-EE0ED31B8858} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/15/manufacturing-output-in-february-almost-1-percent-lower-year-on-year Fri, 10 Apr 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 {8D76A1D1-A7DC-42D5-A038-40B6D08D9E36} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/11/manufacturing-output-in-january-over-1-percent-higher-year-on-year Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {999618D7-1EAA-4217-9361-12D7D66B6BDA} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/11/production-and-export-of-electricity-at-record-levels Mon, 09 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 {30228515-6C1E-4833-BB33-E6DB9AF142C1} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/09/average-energy-bill-slightly-lower-this-year The average household will spend 1,993 euros on energy bills this year, based on energy prices in January 2026. This is a decrease of 52 euros or 2.5 percent compared to 2025, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +01:00 {B08266D6-B47C-43AC-973E-D1A4F090121C} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/07/manufacturing-output-in-december-over-1-percent-higher-year-on-year In December 2025, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 1.3 percent higher than it was in December 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Output was up in less than half of the underlying sectors. Tue, 10 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 {05744508-1820-432D-9404-33CF70A13561} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2026/02/manufacturing-output-in-november-nearly-1-percent-higher-year-on-year In November 2025, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 0.7 percent higher than it was in November 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Output was up in half of the underlying sectors. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 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 {688E6465-4F1E-4B46-A120-11AE0E759DB0} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/51/data-centres-consume-4-6-percent-of-the-netherlands-electricity In 2024, data centres consumed 5,100 GWh of electricity, which is 4.6 percent of the Netherlands' total electricity consumption. This corresponds to the annual electricity consumption of nearly 2 million households. It shows that the electricity consumed by data centres is steadily increasing, albeit at a slightly slower pace than previously. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of newly released figures. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {6B2F1EB6-8851-47D5-9166-6C20E30EE7F0} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/50/exports-up-by-almost-6-percent-in-october In October 2025, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 5.6 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Export volumes were higher for machinery, crude oil and natural gas and electronic products. The volume of goods imported was up by 0.6 percent on October 2024. This was mainly due to imports of crude oil and natural gas and petroleum products. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {D6158B74-3F45-4082-B223-3C64DCC77A96} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/50/manufacturing-output-almost-2-percent-higher-in-october-year-on-year In October 2025, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 1.9 percent higher than it was in October 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Output was up in 60 percent of the underlying sectors. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {9A7C1E9C-FDE3-470A-91DB-5BC899945DFD} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/50/ever-more-gas-free-homes An increasing number of homes in the Netherlands are heated without the use of natural gas. In 2024, 11.2 percent of homes were fully gas-free, up from 8.7 percent in 2022. These homes are usually heated using a heat pump or are connected to a collective district heating system. This means they do not require a gas-fired boiler. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of newly released figures. Tue, 09 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 {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 {239F5B33-F30C-49A5-B686-7D924B4ABFC3} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/46/exports-up-by-almost-3-percent-in-september In September 2025, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 2.6 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Export volumes were higher for machinery, transport equipment and crude oil and natural gas. However, exports of chemical products were lower than a year earlier. The volume of goods imported was up by 1.7 percent on September 2024. This was mainly because imports of crude oil and natural gas, machinery and transport equipment. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +01:00 {01A7C584-2B39-40EE-8B8E-D577513C9CF8} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/46/manufacturing-output-over-2-percent-higher-in-september-year-on-year In September 2025, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 2.1 percent higher than it was in September 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Output was up in nearly two-thirds of the underlying sectors. Mon, 10 Nov 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 {3F21446F-E2FF-4E7D-BD7F-DABA43837DEB} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/41/exports-up-by-0-4-percent-in-august In August 2025, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 0.4 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Growth is lower than a month earlier. Export volumes were higher for crude oil and natural gas, basic metals and metal products, and transport equipment. However, exports of food, beverages and tobacco, machinery and electrical equipment were lower than a year earlier. The volume of goods imported was up by 4.2 percent on August 2024. This was mainly because imports of crude oil and natural gas, transport equipment and petroleum products. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {74D99484-2ECB-4DB7-88B9-3AB50BC3C428} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/41/manufacturing-output-in-august-the-same-as-the-previous-year In August 2025, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was at the same level as in August 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Output was down in slightly more than half of the underlying sectors. Fri, 10 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 {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 {0C391BDF-C98B-4EFC-97C6-43F94D060A3F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/37/more-electricity-from-fossil-sources The Netherlands produced 64 billion kWh of electricity in the first half of 2025. That was 7 percent more than in the previous year. Electricity generated from fossil sources increased in particular, mainly from coal. Production from renewable sources was lower, particularly from wind energy. Production from solar energy reached a peak in the second quarter. The consumption of electricity remained at the same level. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of provisional figures. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {655DC3E5-5B98-4990-941F-91997D49DE4B} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/37/exports-up-by-over-2-percent-in-july In July 2025, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 2.4 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Growth is slightly lower than a month earlier. Export volumes were higher for crude oil and natural gas, machinery and basic metals and metal products. The volume of goods imported was up by 4.7 percent on July 2024. This was mainly because imports of chemical products, crude oil and natural gas and electrical equipment were up. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +02:00 {7429F676-1D81-4811-882E-45C9CD9C2850} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/37/manufacturing-output-down-by-over-1-percent-in-july In July 2025, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 1.1 percent lower than it was in July 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Output was down in nearly half of the underlying sectors. Wed, 10 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 {AE8D6D37-F7EF-4C94-A251-37CA2B99A381} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/33/exports-up-by-almost-2-percent-in-june In June 2025, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 1.8 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Growth is slightly higher than a month earlier. Export volumes were higher for machinery, transport equipment and food, beverages and tobacco. The volume of goods imported was up by 4.9 percent on June 2024. This was mainly because imports of crude oil and natural gas, food, beverages and tobacco, machinery and transport equipment were up. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {F10A707F-C97E-43BB-9BA0-B8C89439289B} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/32/manufacturing-output-down-by-0-2-percent-in-june In June 2025, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 0.2 percent lower than it was in June 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Output rose in over half of the underlying sectors. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {3C762E5D-31DB-49DB-AD93-C07E89160304} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/32/most-solar-panels-installed-at-commercial-premises The total installed capacity of solar panels rose to 28.6 gigawatt (at peak capacity) in 2024, almost 60 percent of which was installed at commercial premises. The overall annual increase in installed solar panel capacity was smaller than in previous years. Even so, the number of solar panels installed continues to grow. This is according to new figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {75BF200D-61A0-447F-BD8C-198514E2EA39} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/31/manufacturing-output-prices-0-2-percent-lower-in-june Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that output prices for Dutch-manufactured products were 0.2 percent lower, on average in June 2025 relative to one year previously. In May, prices were 0.6 percent higher year on year. Wed, 30 Jul 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 {C32303EF-5D6C-4388-9925-C823C6BCE908} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/30/energy-poverty-rose-to-6-1-percent-in-2024 According to a provisional estimate, around 510 thousand households were affected by energy poverty in 2024. That was 6.1 percent of all households in the Netherlands, and nearly 180 thousand more than in 2023. The main reason for this increase was that the government’s financial support measures were no longer in place. This is according to new figures from Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) and Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {C76BBC23-4382-4215-B1F4-2DE5AECC7EBF} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/30/investment-down-by-4-percent-in-may In May 2025, the volume of investment in tangible fixed assets was down by 4.0 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This was mainly due to less investment in buildings and other road transport (vans, etc.). By contrast, investment in machinery (including defence equipment) was higher than the previous year. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {1067FD36-FD4B-4FE6-8EB4-39E3AB6990FC} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/28/exports-up-by-0-5-percent-in-may In May 2025, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 0.5 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Export volumes were higher for chemical products and machinery. Meanwhile, the volume of goods imported was down by 0.5 percent on May 2024. This was mainly because imports of crude oil and natural gas, food, beverages and tobacco, machinery and electrotechnical products were down. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {80031D43-3DAE-4B3E-B2FB-23577E84CA7F} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/28/manufacturing-output-up-by-0-8-percent-in-may In May 2025, the calendar-adjusted output of the Dutch manufacturing sector was 0.8 percent higher than it was in May 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Output rose in half of the underlying sectors. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {F6C14B69-516F-4CBF-9A1A-05FC8EE57803} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/28/investment-in-climate-change-mitigation-nearly-doubles-in-four-years The Netherlands invested nearly 41 billion euros in climate change mitigation in 2023. That was almost double the 23 billion euros invested in 2019. This increase was mainly due to rising investment in electric cars, the electricity grid, solar panels and heat pumps. This is according to new figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {2CA72B8F-6F9A-454D-B2A1-D19A6954AF30} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/28/electricity-consumption-of-domestic-transport-nearly-doubles Electricity consumption for the purpose of domestic transport increased to 17 petajoules (PJ) in 2024. That was almost double the level consumed in 2019. This was partly due to increasing consumption of electricity by electric cars. Meanwhile, electricity consumed by the information and communication sector was up by around a half. This was mainly due to electricity consumed by new data centres. Homes consumed nearly one-fifth of all electricity in the Netherlands in 2024. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of provisional figures. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {69C3322B-329F-428A-9EDF-5A347575A4CF} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/27/netherlands-now-more-dependent-on-us-for-energy-less-on-russia Between 2015 and 2024, the Netherlands became more dependent on oil and natural gas from the United States in order to meet its energy needs. The Netherlands met 24 percent of its total energy needs through imports from the US in 2024. This increase has been offset by reduced dependence on Russia in recent years, which supplied less than 3 percent of the Netherlands’ energy needs in 2024. The Netherlands was 78 percent dependent on energy from other countries in the same year. The European Union as a whole has also become more dependent on the US and less dependent on Russia for its energy. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of new figures. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {DFECE9CA-8D31-47F0-B0CE-5F0FFDBB4BC0} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/27/manufacturing-output-prices-0-5-percent-lower-in-may Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that output prices for Dutch-manufactured products were 0.5 percent lower, on average in May 2025 relative to one year previously. In April, prices were 1.0 percent higher year on year. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +02:00 {82BF208B-62F5-44CE-8400-374D2BC122CF} https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2025/26/producer-confidence-in-june-again-more-unfavourable Producer confidence declined further in June, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Producer confidence fell from -3.9 in May to -5.0 in June. Manufacturers were mainly less positive about expected output for the next three months and more negative about their order positions. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +02:00