Netherlands: Economy Expands the Most in Nearly 4 Years.

The Dutch economy grew by 2.1% year-on-year in Q3 2026, accelerating from 1.6% in Q2 and marking its strongest annual expansion since Q4 2022, according to preliminary data. Household consumption and the trade balance were the main contributors to growth. Public consumption increased by 2.0%, while household spending rose by 1.8%. Investment also expanded, although at a more moderate pace of 0.8%. Exports grew by 2.7%, outpacing the 2.2% increase in imports and resulting in a positive contribution from net trade. From a sectoral perspective, manufacturing, trade, accommodation and food services, and transport and storage made the largest contributions to economic growth compared with Q3 2025. On a quarterly basis, GDP increased by 0.6%, following an upwardly revised expansion of 0.7% in Q2 and exceeding market expectations of 0.3%.