Dutch manufacturers more pessimistic in April amid weaker outlook: CBS
Dutch producer confidence declined to -3.3 in April from -1.5 in March, reflecting reduced optimism about future output, stock levels, and order positions, according to CBS. Sentiment was negative across most sectors, with textiles and apparel being the most pessimistic. Only ‘other manufacturing and repair’ was positive. Despite this, industrial capacity utilisation edged up to 77.5 per cent.
Dutch producer confidence declined to -3.3 in April from -1.5 in March, reflecting reduced optimism about future output, stock levels, and order positions, according to CBS.
Sentiment was negative across most sectors, with textiles and apparel being the most pessimistic.
Only ‘other manufacturing and repair’ was positive.
Despite this, industrial capacity utilisation edged up to 77.5 per cent.
