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Retail turnover almost 10 percent up in May
In May, the Dutch retail sector recorded 9.7 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
Manufacturing output prices almost 13 percent up in May
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 12.9 percent up in May year-on-year.
Producer confidence at record level
In June 2021, the mood among Dutch manufacturers has improved again and reached the highest level since the survey started in 1985.
Economic contraction 0.8 percent in Q1 2021
According to the second estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.8 percent in Q1 2021 relative to Q4 2020.
Economic outlook positive
In June 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become positive again.
Household consumption over 9 percent up in April
Consumers spent 9.4 percent more in April 2021 than in April 2020.
Investments almost 10 percent up in April
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets rose by 9.9 percent year-on-year in April 2021.
Consumer confidence up in June
In June, confidence among Dutch consumers has improved.
House price increase higher again
In May 2021, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 12.9 percent more expensive than in the same month last year, representing the largest increase since April 2001.
Fewer bankruptcies compared to many EU countries
The number of bankruptcies in the Netherlands is at a historically low level. Since the coronavirus crisis started, this number has been declining each quarter.
Exports up by 25.7 percent in April
In April 2021, the total volume of goods exports was up by 25.7 percent year-on-year.
Slightly more bankruptcies in May
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased.
Manufacturing output almost 13 percent up in April
In April 2021, the average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was 12.7 percent up on April 2020 and 1 percent up on April 2019.
Inflation rate rises to 2.1 percent in May
The consumer price index (CPI) was 2.1 percent higher in May than in the same month last year.
How resilient is the Netherlands?
On 19 May 2021 CBS published the Monitor of Well-being & Sustainable Development Goals 2021, which provides a broad description of the trends in well-being in our country.
Retail turnover almost 10 percent up in April
In April, the Dutch retail sector recorded 9.6 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
Manufacturing output prices almost 12 percent up in April
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were on average 11.8 percent up in April year-on-year.
Producer confidence at highest level in three years
In May 2021, the mood among Dutch manufacturers has improved further. Producers have not been so positive since June 2018.
Consumers less pessimistic in May
In May, confidence among Dutch consumers has improved.
Sharpest house price increase in almost two decades
In April 2021, owner-occupied dwellings (excluding new constructions) were on average 11.5 percent more expensive than in the same month last year, representing the largest increase since June 2001.
Investments 9.5 percent up in March
The volume of investments in tangible fixed assets rose by 9.5 percent year-on-year in March 2021. This was the highest growth in almost two years.
Economic outlook improving
As of May 2021, the economic situation according to the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has become less unfavourable. The economy has moved into the recovery stage.
Household consumption 0.4 percent down in March
Consumers spent 0.4 percent less in March 2021 than in the same month last year.
Economic contraction 0.5 percent in Q1 2021
In Q1 2021, gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.5 percent relative to the previous quarter.
Exports up by over 10 percent in March
In March 2021, the total volume of goods exports was up by 10.4 percent year-on-year.