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Manufacturing positive about 2026 despite decline in exports
- Macro economy
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The Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI fell from 51.8 to 51.1 in December, indicating a softer improvement in business conditions. Both production and new export orders declined slightly. Still, the industry is optimistic about 2026.

Dutch manufacturing production growing reasonably fast
- Macro economy
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The cautious recovery of the Dutch manufacturing industry continues, although the growth rate of production slowed slightly in November, according to the Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI.

Dutch manufacturing sector sees exports picking up
- Macro economy
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The Dutch manufacturing sector is growing at a slightly slower pace, according to the Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI for October, which declined from 53.7 to 51.8. Output and new orders continued to increase. The volume of new export orders rose again, after a slight decline in September.

Dutch industry further ramps up production
- Macro economy
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The Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI for August came in at 51.9, the same score as the previous month. There are underlying shifts. The component index for output rose sharply, while the index for new orders fell.

Further increase in business activity for Dutch manufacturing sector
- Macro economy
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The Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI rose further in July, from 51.2 to 51.9, in part reflecting a further increase in activity.

Dutch manufacturing industry surprises with increase in new orders
- Macro economy
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The Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI rose from 49.0 to 51.2 in June. For the first time in a year, the score is above 50, indicating an expansion of business activity. Despite trade tensions with the United States, the level of new orders was on the rise.

Dutch industry struggles with declining orders and cuts staff
- Macro economy
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The Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI fell further in May, from 49.2 to 49.0. Despite the uncertainty surrounding trade policy and a further decline in the number of new orders, the Dutch manufacturing industry increased production for the third month in a row, albeit slightly.

Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI fell slightly
- Macro economy
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The Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI fell slightly, from 50.0 in February to 49.6 in March. After a small increase in the previous month, the number of new orders fell again, but only to a very small extent. At the same time, the Dutch manufacturing industry did increase production for the first time in nine months. However, there is no sign of a strong recovery yet.

Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI rises to neutral 50
- Macro economy
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Although the Dutch industry sector further reduced production in February, the first green shoots are becoming visible. The number of new orders has even increased compared to the previous month, according to the Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI for February. The headline index has risen from 48.4 to 50.0, indicating a stabilisation of business conditions after having deteriorated in each month since last June.

Chip market could lead to recovery in industry in 2025
- Macro economy
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The Nevi Netherlands Manufacturing PMI fell by two tenths to 48.4 in January. Output fell slightly faster than in the previous month. However, entrepreneurs have become quite optimistic about the coming year, as many as 45 percent expect a recovery. Thanks to the fierce competition for AI, the chip market may pick up this year.
