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Hoarding rage drives fastest Dutch manufacturing growth in years
- Macro economy
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The hoarding behaviour as a result of the war with Iran is driving the growth of the Dutch manufacturing sector to its fastest pace in almost four years, according to the Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI. Buyers fear shortages and higher prices, and therefore buy extra parts and materials.
Dutch manufacturing sector benefits from stockpiling
- Macro economy
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The Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI has risen sharply, from 52.0 to 54.4 in April, the highest reading since the summer of 2022. Because of the war in the Middle East, which has caused the biggest disruption to supply chains in almost four years, companies have started stockpiling.
Dutch manufacturing sector reports highest inflation since 2022
- Macro economy
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The war in the Middle East is leading to a new wave of inflation, according to the first Nevi Dutch Manufacturing survey since the beginning of the war. Both purchase and output prices are rising at the fastest pace in more than three years.
Improving outlook for Dutch industry
- Macro economy
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The Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI has risen, from 50.1 to 50.8, indicating a clear improvement in conditions. Production in the Dutch manufacturing sector picked up faster in February. The volume of new orders fell slightly, but international conditions have further improved.
Dutch manufacturing sector struggling with decline in new orders
- Macro economy
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The Dutch manufacturing sector has had a weak start to the new year. For the first time in eight months, the number of new orders fell, although exports picked up slightly. The Nevi Dutch Manufacturing PMI fell by a full point to 50.1, indicating less favourable conditions.
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.
