Exports up by almost 3 percent in February

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In February 2025, the total volume of goods exported (adjusted for the number of working days) was up by 2.9 percent year on year, as reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Export volumes were higher mainly for machinery, chemical and petroleum products. Meanwhile, the volume of goods imported was up by 3.6 percent relative to February 2024. This was mainly because more electrical and optical products, and petroleum products were imported.

The CBS Exports Radar for April indicates that conditions for exports have become less unfavourable than they were in February’s radar.

Conditions for exports less unfavourable in April

Every month, CBS also publishes an update on the conditions for exports in its Exports Radar. These are largely determined by developments in key sales markets for domestic exports and by the competitive position of the Netherlands. Although the Radar indicators are closely correlated with export activity, improved conditions do not necessarily mean higher export growth.

According to the CBS Exports Radar for April, conditions for exports have become less unfavourable since February. This is mainly because manufacturers in Germany and the euro area were less negative. Also, opinions among Dutch manufacturers regarding foreign orders have become less negative.

Goods exports account for approximately three-quarters of total exports. Figures on exports of services are not published monthly. Figures on total exports are published quarterly and annually. The figures in this news release are provisional and subject to revision.

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