Netherlands

In the Netherlands, credit card usage is on the rise, despite starting from a relatively small base. The key catalyst for this growth in 2023 is the resurgence of outbound travel. While travel experienced rapid growth in 2022, 2023 marked a further…

While hot drinks in the Netherlands is poised to record solid growth in current value terms in 2023, this is mainly because unit prices have continued to rise sharply due to the spike in inflation fuelled by the global recovery from COVID-19, the…

Accessories sales in the Netherlands are witnessing a surge in interest among consumers, especially for fashion accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves. These items are increasingly viewed as style complements, expected to demonstrate robust…

In 2023, the landscape of staple foods is marked by several key trends and factors. Volume growth is generally down as households try to buy less and save money due to squeezed incomes. This decline in volume growth is offset by value growth driven…

As seen in most cooking ingredients and meals, edible oils are experiencing a rapid surge in consumer prices. This surge is primarily driven by increased costs in distribution, energy, and commodities. Retailers and manufacturers already witnessed…

Vegan snacks registered a strong sales performance in 2022 as all vegan categories achieved above average growth, including vegan ice cream, which performed particularly well. Moreover, the range of vegan chocolate confectionery is constantly…

Retail current value sales of luxury goods in the Netherlands rose by 8% in 2023 in current terms to amount to EUR9.8 billion. There was a clear focus on recovery as Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions lifted, with luxury shoppers keen to indulge in…

Tourist visitor levels in the Netherlands recovered in 2023, despite global macroeconomic pressures, such as high inflation and the rapid escalation of living costs. This represents an improvement on 2021 and 2022, when restrictions related to…

In 2023 other dairy in the Netherlands is several subcategories suffer in terms of retail volume sales, though most have recorded an uptick in average retail value sales. Dairy producers have been facing escalating production costs — from core…

Sleep aids is projected to register only a slight increase in retail volume sales over 2023, despite the further recovery of travel and reports highlighting the heightened levels of stress and anxiety in Dutch society following the Coronavirus…