FX.co ★ Dutch Manufacturing Returns to Growth in December After Months of Contraction

Manufacturing production in the Netherlands returned to positive territory in December 2025, offering a tentative sign of stabilization in the sector. According to data updated on 10 February 2026, output rose 0.5% month-on-month, following a 1.0% decline in November 2025.

The figures are calculated on a month-over-month basis, meaning December’s reading compares manufacturing activity with November, while the earlier -1.0% figure reflects the change from October to November. The move back into growth suggests that, after a weak November, Dutch manufacturers saw a modest uptick in activity at the end of the year.

While the rebound is still modest, the shift from contraction to expansion may indicate easing headwinds for the sector going into 2026, with investors and policymakers likely to watch subsequent monthly data closely for confirmation of a more durable recovery trend.