FX.co ★ Dutch Economy Accelerates in Q3

The Dutch economy experienced a growth rate of 0.4% from one quarter to the next in the third quarter of 2025, improving from a revised growth of 0.3% in the second quarter, as indicated by a preliminary report. This marks the most rapid growth period observed within this year, primarily fueled by robust performances in exports and government consumption. Specifically, exports of goods and services climbed by 0.8%, with key contributions coming from petroleum products, plastics, metals, and machinery, whereas imports saw a modest increase of only 0.2%. Government consumption rose by 1.1%, bolstered by higher expenditures in healthcare and wage increases, among other sectors. Household consumption experienced a 0.3% uptick, as consumers increased their spending on energy, transport, and clothing. Nonetheless, fixed asset investment declined by 1.6%, reflecting reduced expenditure on transport by both businesses and the government. When compared to the same period the previous year, GDP growth slightly decreased to 1.6%, down from 1.7% observed in the second quarter.