Netherlands’ manufacturing sector lost steam in April 2026, with production growth slowing to 1.4% month-over-month, down from 2.8% in March. The latest figures, updated on 10 June 2026, indicate that while the sector is still expanding, the pace of growth has moderated significantly.
The comparison is based on month-over-month changes: April’s 1.4% reading reflects the change versus March, whereas the previous 2.8% figure captured March’s increase over February. The halving of the growth rate suggests that, after a strong March, Dutch manufacturers entered the second quarter on a softer, though still positive, trajectory.
