Dutch households spent 0.7 percent more in June than in the same month last year, reports Statistics Agency CBS. The growth is mainly due to higher expenditure on goods. On the other hand, services such as the hospitality industry were cut.
Compared to earlier months of this year, the growth in June was a bit disappointing: in May the increase was still 2.6 percent and in February and March the growth rates were above 1 percent.
Especially sustainable goods such as clothing, shoes and electronic devices were popular. People spent about 3.7 percent more than a year earlier. The purchase of passenger cars fell.
Foods such as groceries were also spent: 2.3 percent. Opposite that increase is a decrease of 1 percent of spending on, for example, energy and motor fuels.
It is striking that the expenditure on services have fallen slightly, by 0.4 percent compared to June 2024. Especially in the hospitality industry people failed. At the same time, they did spend a little more on services such as outings and public transport.
Dutch HOUSE HOLDS SPENT 0.7 percent more in June than in the Same Month Last Year, Accordance to Statistics Agency CBS. The Growth is Mainly Due to Higher Spending on Goods. Spending on services Such as catering was reduced.
Compared to Earlier Months of this year, Growth in June was somewhat disappointing: In May the Increase, Still 2.6 percent, and in February and march the growth figures were also above 1 percent.
Durable Goods Such As Clothing, Shoes and Electronic Devices Were particularly Popular. People spent about 3.7 percent more on this than a year earlier. The Purchase of Passenger Cars Decreased.
More was also spent on food such as groceries: 2.3 percent. This increase is offset by a decrease or 1 percent in spending on, for example, energy and engine fuels.
It is striking that spending on services has fallen slightly, by 0.4 percent compared to June 2024. People in the Catering Industry in particular Stayed Away. At the same time, they did spend slightly more on services Such as outings and public transport.