Tue, Mar 17,
Insights
The Netherlands' goods export volume rose 1.1 per cent YoY in January 2026, supported by higher shipments of textiles and clothing, according to CBS.
Imports increased faster, rising 5 per cent.
CBS also noted that export conditions in March became slightly less unfavourable, helped by improved producer confidence in the euro area and Germany.
The volume of goods exported from the Netherlands rose by 1.1 per cent year on year (YoY) in January 2026, according to the Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Exports of textiles and clothing segment contributed positively to the overall export performance.
Despite the modest rise in exports, the pace of growth remained relatively restrained amid broader economic uncertainties across key European markets. Meanwhile, the volume of goods imported into the Netherlands increased at a faster pace, rising by 5 per cent YoY in January, CBS said in a press release.
The export conditions showed some improvement in March compared with January.
The agency’s Export Conditions indicator, which tracks factors influencing the Netherlands’ export climate, suggested that the environment for exporters had become less unfavourable.
The improvement was mainly linked to a slight recovery in producer confidence across the euro area and Germany, two key markets for Dutch exports. However, CBS noted that improved export conditions do not necessarily translate directly into stronger export growth, as several economic factors can influence trade activity.
Goods exports account for roughly three-quarters of the Netherlands’ total exports.