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Further increase in number of Turkish asylum seekers
The number of asylum seekers and following family members from Turkey rose from 185 to 330 between Q1 and Q2 2018. They represented the third largest group, after Syrians and Eritreans.
Blueberry sales in supermarkets continue to grow
Blueberries have soared in popularity over the past few years.
Investments almost 2 percent up in May
CBS reports that the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 1.9 percent up in May.
Dutch consumers equally positive in July
The mood among Dutch consumers has not changed in July 2018. The consumer confidence indicator remains at + 23.
Export growth 5 percent in May
The total volume of goods exports grew by 5 percent in May relative to May 2017.
Number of bankruptcies continues to drop in June
The number of corporate bankruptcies has decreased in June 2018
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.
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.
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.
More waste collected separately by municipalities
In 2017, 57 percent of household waste was collected separately, versus 49 percent in 2007.
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.
Manufacturers less confident
Dutch manufacturers were less confident in June 2018.
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.
Rude behaviour mainly experienced by young women
In 2017, disrespectful behaviour was encountered relatively most often by women between the ages of 18 to 24 years
Investments over 11 percent up in April
CBS reports that the volume of investments in tangible fixed assets was 11. 1 percent up in April.
Household consumption 3 percent up in April
Dutch household consumption was 3 percent up in April 2018.
The Netherlands importing more business services
In Q1 2018, business services imports by Dutch companies amounted to 16 billion euros.
Export growth almost 7 percent in April
The total volume of goods exports grew by 6.6 percent in April relative to April 2017.
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.
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
Household consumption over 3 percent up in March
Dutch household consumption was 3.3 percent up in March 2018.
Dutch GHG footprint larger in 2017
Following a decline as of 2008, the GHG footprint of the Netherlands increased again, according to initial estimates.
Well-being not distributed equally
Highly educated people often have a higher level of well-being than lower educated people but are more often victims of crime.
Retail turnover 1.5 percent up in March
Dutch retail sector achieved 1.5 percent turnover growth in March year-on-year.