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Manufacturing output in decline
The average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry in June 2012 was down by more than 2 percent on June 2011. Production levels in May were virtually the same as in May 2011.
Marginal price increase manufacturing industry
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 1.3 percent higher in June 2012 than in June 2011. In May, prices of manufactured products increased by 2.2 percent relative to one year previously.
More pessimism among Dutch manufacturers
The mood among Dutch manufacturers deteriorated somewhat in July. The producer confidence indicator stood at -5.2 versus -4.8 in June.
Higher stocks in manufacturing industry
In May 2012, manufacturers’ stocks of finished products were nearly 3 percent up from twelve months previously. The increase in May was more substantial than in April (1.5 percent). The stocks of...
Turnover manufacturing industry down
Dutch manufacturers faced a nearly 4 percent turnover loss in May 2012 relative to May 2011.
Manufacturing output marginally down
The average daily output generated by Dutch manufacturing industry in May 2012 was 0.5 percent down from May 2011. The modest decrease was preceded by a small increase in April.
Price increase manufacturing industry slows down
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 2.1 percent higher in May 2012 than in May 2011. In April, prices of manufactured products increased by 2.6 percent relative to one year previously.
Producer confidence hardly changed
The mood among Dutch manufacturers hardly changed in June. The producer confidence indicator stood at – 4.8, compared to – 5.0 in May.
Modest growth in manufacturing stocks
In April 2012, manufacturers’ stocks of finished products were 1 percent up on April 2011.The increase was much smaller than in February and March (6 percent).
Manufacturing turnover marginally higher
Dutch manufacturers realised a turnover growth of 1 percent in April 2012 relative to April 2011. In February and March, turnover also grew by 1 percent.
Fewer job vacancies
There were 118 thousand job vacancies at the end of March 2012, i.e. 5 thousand fewer than at the end of December 2011.
Selling prices of manufactured products nearly 3 percent up
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 2.6 percent higher in April than twelve months previously.
Mood among manufacturers further down
The mood among Dutch manufacturers deteriorated further in May. The producer confidence indicator stood at – 5.0 versus – 3.3 in April.
Growth manufacturing stocks slows down
Manufacturers’ stocks of finished products were 5 percent up in March 2012 on March 2011. In February, stocks grew by 6 percent. Stocks of finished products have been continuously above the level of...
Slightly fewer job vacancies
According to figures released today, there were 118 thousand job vacancies at the end of March 2012, after correction for seasonal effects.
Fewer job vacancies
There were 118 thousand job vacancies at the end of March 2012, i.e. 5 thousand fewer than at the end of December 2011.The number of job vacancies fell for the third quarter in a row.
Manufacturing turnover slightly higher
Dutch manufacturers realised a turnover growth of nearly 1 percent in March 2012 compared to March 2011. This growth was slightly lower than in February, when manufacturing turnover was just over 1...
Manufacturing output marginally up
The average daily output generated by the Dutch manufacturing industry was up by nearly 1 percent in March 2012 from March 2011. In February, output was nearly 3 percent down on one year previously.
Selling prices of manufactured products nearly 4 percent up
Selling prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 3.8 percent higher in March than twelve months previously.
Increase labour costs in the Netherlands equals EU average
Labour costs in the Dutch private sector have risen at the same rate over the past decade as the average across the entire European Union. Between 2001 and 2011 Dutch labour costs per hour worked in...
Manufacturing industry remains positive about investments
According to a survey, manufacturers anticipate investments to grow by 7 percent this year.
Growth manufacturing stocks slightly up
Manufacturers’ stocks of finished products were 5 percent up in February on February 2011.