Dutch economy posts weak growth amid falling output prices
The Dutch economy grew 0.1 per cent in Q1 2025, driven by smaller inventory reductions and higher public spending. Consumer confidence was flat, while producer sentiment worsened. Manufacturing output rose 1.3 per cent YoY in March but dipped 0.6 per cent from February. Export volumes grew 3.2 per cent YoY. Output prices fell 1.0 per cent YoY in April, led by a 29 per cent drop in crude oil prices.
The Dutch economy grew 0.1 per cent in Q1 2025, driven by smaller inventory reductions and higher public spending.
Consumer confidence was flat, while producer sentiment worsened.
Manufacturing output rose 1.3 per cent YoY in March but dipped 0.6 per cent from February.
Export volumes grew 3.2 per cent YoY.
Output prices fell 1.0 per cent YoY in April, led by a 29 per cent drop in crude oil prices.
