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Households cautious about spending
Dutch household spending on goods and services was 2.7 percent lower in November 2009 than in November 2008.
Pessimism about employment prevails
An increasing proportion in the Dutch population think unemployment will rise over the next twelve months. Manufacturing industry, construction and business services expect employment to deteriorate.
Terms of trade again worse than one year previously
Compared to one year previously, Dutch terms of trade of imported and exported goods deteriorated in February 2010. However, the deterioration was less substantial than in the four preceding months.
Modest growth for exports
The volume of exports of goods grew by 3 percent in February relative to twelve months previously. Over the past five months, exports growth ranged between 3 and 6 percent. The volume of imports...
Growth rate exports slightly up again
In October 2010, the volume of goods exports was up by just over 10 percent on October 2009, a slightly higher growth rate than in September. The volume of goods imports grew by just over 16 percent,...
51 bankruptcies in week 31
In week 31, 51 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt
Fewer concerns about business survival in most sectors
In June 2020, confidence in business continuity under the current economic conditions increased in virtually all non-financial business sectors.
Consumption growth
Household spending on goods and services was 1.5 percent up in August 2014 from August 2013. This is the largest increase for almost four years, according to Statistics Netherlands.
Growth rate exports remains high
In November 2010, the volume of goods exports was up by 8 percent on November 2009. Although growth was slightly less rapid than in October, the volume of exports reached about the highest level ever...
Electricity production dramatically down
Last year, 102 billion kWh of electricity were generated in the Netherlands, nearly 10 percent down from one year previously, but the level of imports and exports of electricity was higher than ever...
Fewer goods carried by Dutch hauliers
The amount of goods carried by Dutch hauliers in 2012 was substantially down from 2005. Eastern European countries (Poland in particular) are becoming increasingly important, but Dutch hauliers still...
International trade substantially higher again
The value of goods exports in November 2005 reached 25.7 billion euro. This is 11 percent more than in November 2004. The value of imports was 12 percent higher, reaching 23.2 billion euro.
Modest growth for exports
The volume of exports of goods was 0.6 percent up in January 2014 from January 2013. In December last year, the volume of exports also grew modestly. The volume of imports grew by 0.3 percent in...
Management quality and productivity
An empirical investigation into the relationship between the management quality of Dutch manufacturing firms and their productivity, innovativeness and portfolio of international activities.
Mortality in week 19 slightly lower
In week 19 (10 to 16 May 2021 inclusive), the estimated number of deaths stood at 2,950.
Modest consumption growth in May
Households spent 1.2 percent more on goods and services in May this year than in the same month last year.
Exports growth marginally up
In August 2013, the volume of exports of goods was 2.5 percent up from August 2012. Exports growth was marginally higher than in the preceding three months. The volume of imports shrank by 2.3...
Nearly 13 thousand COVID-19 deaths up to November 2020
From March to October 2020 inclusive, altogether 12,872 people in the Netherlands died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Substantial exports growth
The volume of exports of goods was nearly 12 percent higher in December 2010 than twelve months previously. In November exports grew by nearly 9 percent. The volume of goods imports was 7 percent...
Terms of trade slightly improved
Compared with May 2012, Dutch terms of trade of imported and exported goods slightly improved in May 2013.
Tourism in the Caribbean Netherlands in 2014
The number of tourists flying into the Caribbean islands Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba in 2014 was almost the same as in 2013. Tourists arriving by boat are also an important driver for tourism on...
Church attendance in decline
Last year, 16 percent in the population attended religious services in churches, mosques or went to other religious meetings on a regular basis. Yet, more than half of adults in the Dutch population...
Decline in exports slows down
The volume of goods exports was 6 percent smaller in October 2009 than one year ago. In September, the decline was more than 8 percent. The volume of goods imports shrank by 12 percent in October.
Retail turnover almost 8 percent up in September
In September 2020 the Dutch retail sector recorded 7.6 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
63 bankruptcies in week 39
In week 39, 63 companies and institutions including sole proprietorships were declared bankrupt