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Pessimistic mood still prevails among manufactures
In January 2010, Dutch manufacturers were somewhat more pessimistic than in December 2009. The producer confidence index fell from -8.1 to -8.3, but manufacturers were much more optimistic about...
Drop in factory gate prices much less substantial
Factory gate prices in Dutch manufacturing were 4 percent lower in November 2009 than one year previously.
Manufacturing stocks fall sharply
In October 2009, stocks of finished products in the Dutch manufacturing industry were 12 percent down on one year previously.
Mood among manufacturers deteriorates
In December 2009, Dutch manufacturers were more pessimistic than in November. The producer confidence index fell from -5.6 to -8.6.
Manufacturing turnover climbing
Dutch manufacturing turnover was 17 percent lower in October 2009 than one year previously.
Stocks manufacturing industry fall sharply
In September 2009, stocks of finished products kept in manufacturing industry were 10 percent down on one year previously.
Much smaller fall in factory gate prices
Factory gate prices in Dutch manufacturing were nearly 9 percent lower in October 2009 than in October 2008. The price drop was much less substantial than in September, when manufactured products...
Transport equipment sector hit by economic crisis
In the period October 2008–September 2009, output generated by transport equipment manufacturers had declined by more than a quarter relative to the same period in the previous year. Within the...
Manufacturers expect investment to remain stable in 2010
Investment spending foreseen for 2010 is much less negative than that in 2009. Manufacturers anticipate a limited decrease of 1 percent.
Manufacturers expect to invest substantially less this year
Companies in the Dutch manufacturing industry expect to invest 10 percent less in 2009 than in 2008.
Slower fall in manufacturing turnover
Dutch manufacturing turnover was 21 percent lower in September 2009 than one year previously.
Further recovery for manufacturing output
The average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was almost 8 percent down in September 2009 on September 2008.
Decline in factory gate prices remains stable
Factory gate prices in Dutch manufacturing were 12.5 percent lower in September 2009 than in September 2008.
Economic situation slightly better
The economic situation at the end October was slightly better than at the end of September. This is mainly due to the fact that orders received and producer’s confidence have increased.
Mood among manufacturers improved
In October, Dutch manufacturers were less negative than in September. The producer confidence index rose from -9.8 to -7.8.
Modest recovery manufacturing output
The average daily output of the Dutch manufacturing industry was 8 percent down in August on August 2008. The decrease was somewhat smaller than in preceding months. Manufacturing output compared...
Smaller decrease in manufacturing turnover
Manufacturing turnover was 22 percent lower in August than one year previously. The decrease is slightly smaller than in July, when it was 24 percent down. Over half of August’s turnover decrease was...
Operating results large companies reduced by half
Operating results generated by large companies amounted to 4.2 billion euro in the second quarter of 2009, the lowest level since the survey was set up in 2005. The results have dropped by over 50...
Price drop manufactured products levels off
Factory gate prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 12.5 percent lower in August 2009 than in August 2008. The price drop was less substantial than in July, when prices of manufactured products...
Modest recovery manufacturing output
In July, the average daily output of Dutch manufacturing industry was 10 percent down on July 2008. The decrease was somewhat smaller than in the six preceding months. Industrial output has declined...
Factory gate prices 15 percent lower
Factory gate prices in Dutch manufacturing industry were 15 percent lower in July than in July 2008. In June, manufactured products were 14 percent cheaper than one year previously
Mood among Dutch manufacturers improving
In August, Dutch manufacturers were clearly less negative than in July. The producer confidence index stood at -9.3, as against -14.8 in July 2009. This indicator shows a clear recovery after an...
Number of job vacancies down further
After correction for seasonal effects, 127 thousands jobs were vacant by the end of June 2009, i.e. 25 thousand less than at the end of March 2009. This decrease is smaller than in the two preceding...
Substantial drop in vacancies
The number of unfilled vacancies again saw a substantial drop in the second quarter of 2009.
Manufacturing output invariably low
In June, the average daily output of Dutch manufacturing industry was 13 percent down on June 2008. The decrease was more or less the same as in the six preceding months