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Year-on-year consumer spending 0.1 percent up
Dutch consumer spending on goods and services was 0.1 percent up in February 2016.
Modest consumption growth
Household spending on goods and services was 0.5 percent up in July 2014 from July 2013. In May and June household spending was approximately at the same level as one year previously.
Consumption almost unchanged in August
The volume of domestic consumption was 0.1 percent larger in August 2004 than twelve months previously. In July it was 1.7 percent higher than in the same month last year. The average growth in July...
Business services monitor: second quarter 2011
Turnover in business services was again higher in the second quarter of 2011 than in the same quarter last year. It was the fourth consecutive quarter that turnover in business services increased....
Substantial increase in use of solar panels
The number of solar panels installed in the Netherlands has grown further in 2011. Total capacity was raised by 40 megawatts, i.e. twice as much as in 2010.
Expenditure on apprenticeship training programmes marginally up in 2012
Last year, certified companies providing practical experience and training spent 2.5 billion euros on apprenticeship training programmes, i.e. 37 million euros more than in 2011.
Production manufacturing industry slightly higher
In the period September – October 2004 the production of Dutch manufacturing industry was 0.3 percent up on the period July – August. After a few dips production seems to recover. Turnover was 2...
Dutch exports greatly increased
In June, the volume of goods exports was up by more than13 percent on twelve months previously. This compares with the rise of more than 16 percent in May. However, in the first six months of 2009...
Retail sector reports lower turnover
Retail sector reports lower turnover
Business services monitor: first quarter 2011
Turnover in business services again showed positive developments in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of 2010. Turnover increased slightly less than in the previous quarter. The...
Value of imports and exports up in March
The Netherlands traded more goods with other countries in March 2005 than in the same month last year. The value of exports was 24.1 billion euro, 6 percent up on last year. Imports were 5 percent...
Substantial increase in use of solar panels
The number of solar panels installed in the Netherlands has grown further in 2011. Total capacity was raised by 40 megawatts, i.e. twice as much as in 2010.
Sustained turnover growth non-food sector
The non-food sector generated a turnover growth of 1.4 percent in August 2014 relative to August 2013, despite the fact that August 2014 had one shopping-day less.
Higher profits from oil and gas extraction help to fill government coffers
In 2006, revenues from oil and natural gas extraction were the highest since 1990.
consumers getting fewer haircuts
Dutch consumers had their hair done less often or opted for cheaper hairdressers, products or treatment in the third quarter than in the previous quarter. This is the third quarter in a row that this...