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Modest turnover growth retail trade
According to the latest figures released by Statistics Netherlands, retail turnover was 1.2 percent up in July 2013 from July last year. Retail prices rose by 2.8 percent, retail volume shrank by 1.6...
Well-being here and now
What is well-being ‘here and now’? Well-being ‘here and now’ concerns people’s personal characteristics and the quality of the environment they live in. It relates to subjective well-being, material...
Sustained downturn retail trade sector
In the fourth quarter of 2013, retail turnover was 1.7 percent down from the last quarter of 2012. The decline is about the same as in the two preceding quarters
The Dutch agricultural sector from an international perspective, 2021
This publication outlines the latest developments in Dutch international trade in agricultural goods, covering both imports and exports and including initial estimates of trade figures over the year...
Fewer bankruptcies in June
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has decreased. There were 24 fewer bankruptcies in June than in the previous month.
The Netherlands largest EU importer of Brazilian agricultural goods
In 2021, the Netherlands was the EU’s largest direct importer of agricultural goods from Brazil.
Exports up by almost 4 percent in June
In June 2022, the total volume of goods exports was up by 3.8 percent year on year.
Household consumption over 5 percent up in June
Consumers spent 5.2 percent more in June 2022 compared to June one year previously. They spent more on services, but less on goods.
Turnover up in car and motorcycle sector, despite shortages
In Q1 2022, turnover in the Dutch motor vehicle and motorcycle sector rose by 21.5 percent year on year. This was partly due to price increases implemented in recent months, as well as to the...
Economic growth of 3.1 percent in Q2 2021
The gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.1 percent in Q2 2021 relative to the previous quarter.
11 percent fewer goods imported from Africa
In 2020, Dutch imports from Africa amounted to 10.9 billion euros.
Retail turnover over 8 percent up in April
The Dutch retail sector recorded 8.1 percent year-on-year turnover growth.
Service exports down more sharply than goods exports
In 2020, the Netherlands exported 223 billion euros in services, including advertising services and streaming of series and music.
Internationalisation Monitor 2021, second quarter
This edition of the Internationalisation Monitor focuses on the environmental aspect of Dutch international trade: how does globalisation contribute to the issues and solutions in the area of...
More bankruptcies in May
The number of corporate bankruptcies, adjusted for court session days, has increased. There were 71 more bankruptcies in May than in the previous month.
Exports up by over 4 percent in May
In May 2022, the total volume of goods exports was up by 4.4 percent year on year
More businesses experience shortages of staff and materials
At the beginning of Q2 2022, staff shortages formed the largest obstacle for entrepreneurs in carrying out their business activities.
Household consumption over 7 percent up in May
Consumers spent 7.3 percent more in May 2022 compared to May one year previously. They spent more on services, but less on goods.