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The Netherlands
Gain unique local insights into the Dutch housing market, labor market, and economy, including sectoral, demographic, and regional economic developments across the Netherlands.
Monthly Outlook: Buckle up for 2026
If you think 2025 has been a wild ride, so 2026 ‘will be calmer’ as things revert to the mean, then you haven’t understood this year.
Exclusive Every bite counts: GLP-1s and the future of food
Weight-loss medications are driving new food trends. Companies that innovate – focusing on satiety, wellness, and mindful indulgence – can meet emerging consumer needs.
Exclusive What’s on the menu? Foodservice update Q4 2025
Some foodservice brands are outperforming the market in 2025 by focusing on customer needs, operational excellence, and delivering clear value.
Economic update The Netherlands: 0.4% economic growth in Q3 and a challenging path to cabinet formation
In this update, we increase our economic forecast and compare the policy plans of the major political parties and their economic impact.
Exclusive Blueberry update 2025: Unlocking demand to match expanding supply
Blueberry demand continues to grow globally as supply diversifies. Snacking trends, and industry shifts toward scale, genetics, and year-round supply shape the future.
Exclusive US tariffs' impact on European folding carton industry calls for strategic action
US tariffs, FX shifts, and rising global competition are reshaping Europe’s folding carton industry. This report explores strategic responses to mounting pressure.
Exclusive Global pork quarterly Q4 2025: Industry takes a cautious approach to growth, with renewed focus on productivity
We expect global sow herd numbers to decline in 2026 as trade and health issues remain challenging. Producers are shifting the focus to productivity and herd health.
Battery Energy Storage Systems in Europe
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to play an instrumental role in integrating the increasing share of intermittent renewable energy sources.
Economic growth up in the Netherlands, policy-light Budget Day ahead of elections
Dutch GDP growth revised up to 0.2% in Q2 2025. Budget Day brings few new policies due to elections. Forecasts for 2025 and 2026 remain unchanged.
Monthly Outlook: Weapons
As economic statecraft replaces policy, what constitutes a ‘weapon’ also shifts. Every week brings more weaponisation of supply chains or deeper state involvement in them
Balancing biomethane growth and emissions in the Netherlands
This report assesses the climate impact of biomethane from manure, showing its potential as a transition fuel – if scaled without increasing livestock numbers.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly: Sales surge and prices continue to rise
The price of existing owner-occupied homes will increase by 8.6% this year, and by 5.5% in 2026.