Export Grows by 0.4 Percent in August

This article discusses the recent growth of exports in the Netherlands, with specific figures and analyses.

10-10-2025 06:30

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The volume (working day adjusted) of goods exports in August was 0.4 percent larger than in August 2024, reports Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The growth is smaller than a month earlier. There were particularly more raw materials, (basic) metal products, and transport equipment exported. However, the export of food and beverages, machinery, and electrical devices was lower than a year earlier. The volume of goods imports in August was 4.2 percent larger than in August 2024. There were particularly more raw materials, transport equipment, and petroleum products imported.

According to the CBS Export Radar for October, the conditions for exports were less favorable than in the radar for August.

Conditions for Exports in October Less Favorable

The CBS publishes monthly updates on the conditions for exports in the export radar. The conditions are largely determined by developments in the main markets for Dutch exports and by the development of the Dutch competitive position. The indicators in the radar are well correlated with exports, but an improvement in conditions does not necessarily mean higher export growth.

In the CBS Export Radar for October, the conditions for exports were less favorable than in the radar for August. This is mainly due to the development of real exchange rates being less favorable. Furthermore, the assessment of manufacturers in the eurozone regarding export orders was more negative. German producer confidence was also more negative, and the year-on-year contraction of German industrial production was greater.

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Source last updated: 10 October 25

Published on Openrijk: 10 October 25

Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek