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Spending in European webshops up by 15 percent
In Q1 2018, Dutch consumers spent around 400 million euros (excl. VAT) on products sold by foreign EU webshops.
More girls than boys exceeding expected school level
In 2017/’18, more girls than boys in the third year of secondary education were studying at a higher level than recommended by their primary school. This applied to all students who did not fall...
Blueberry sales in supermarkets continue to grow
Blueberries have soared in popularity over the past few years.
Dutch consumers equally positive in July
The mood among Dutch consumers has not changed in July 2018. The consumer confidence indicator remains at + 23.
Retail turnover over 3 percent up in October
The Dutch retail sector achieved 3.3 percent turnover growth in October year-on-year, while the volume of sales increased by 2.6 percent.
Bonaire: number of dental visits down
In 2017, 46 percent of Bonaire’s population aged 15 years or older paid a visit to the dentist.
Manufacturing output over 3 percent up in May
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 3.2 percent up in May compared to the same month last year.
More jobs in renewable energy and energy efficiency
In 2017, altogether 54 thousand full-time jobs in the Netherlands were associated with renewable energy and energy efficiency. This number was up from 35 thousand in 2008.
More goods transported in 2017
In 2017, the Netherlands transported 1.69 billion tonnes of cargo, representing an increase of 1.4 percent on the previous year.
Manufacturing output over 3 percent up in October
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 34 percent up in October compared to the same month last year.
Manufacturing output prices almost 4 percent up in May
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were 3.7 percent up in May 2018 year-on-year.
Over 30 thousand jobs offshored
In the period 2014-2016, six percent of companies employing more than 50 people moved some of their business operations abroad.
Manufacturers less confident
Dutch manufacturers were less confident in June 2018.
Lower gas consumption has negative effect on Dutch economy
According to the first estimate conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the Dutch economy recorded a negative growth rate of 1.4 percent in the first quarter of 2014 relative to the...
The Netherlands importing more business services
In Q1 2018, business services imports by Dutch companies amounted to 16 billion euros.
Sustained decline coal transhipment at Dutch seaports
Coal supply to Dutch seaports dropped by nearly 7 percent to 50 million tonnes in 2017.
Turnover accommodation and food services 2.1 percent up
Turnover in the sector accommodation and food services rose by 2.1 percent in Q1 2018 relative to the preceding quarter.
Manufacturing output prices over 5 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were over 5 percent up in October 2018 year-on-year.
Fewer welfare children for the first time since 2009
At the end of 2017, nearly 7 procent of all minor children were living in families on income support, 228 thousand minors. This is nearly 3 thousand less than in 2016. In most of these families, a...
Meat prices: sharpest rise since 2001
In 2017 consumer prices for meat rose by 3.8 percent. Poultry meat, pork, beef and veal, sheep and goat meat, processed meat
Producer confidence increases
Producer confidence among Dutch manufacturers has increased in November 2018.
Less industrial waste exported to China
In the first eight months of 2018, exports of industrial products to China amounted to nearly 4.8 billion euros, representing a year-on-year decrease of 860 million euros.
Dutch GHG footprint larger in 2017
Following a decline as of 2008, the GHG footprint of the Netherlands increased again, according to initial estimates.
Turkish, Moroccan, Dutch relationships equally stable
Almost 3/4 of couples with a Turkish, Moroccan or native Dutch background are still together after 12 years.
Retail turnover 1.5 percent up in March
Dutch retail sector achieved 1.5 percent turnover growth in March year-on-year.