Netherlands’ fixed-asset investment edges up 0.1% in July

Investment in tangible fixed assets in the Netherlands was virtually unchanged in July from a year earlier, as higher machinery investment offset declines in several transport and construction-related asset categories.

For manufacturers, machinery suppliers and sourcing teams monitoring European demand, the data point to a near-flat Dutch capital spending environment in July, following a stronger annual increase in June.

The volume of investment in tangible fixed assets rose 0.1 per cent year on year in July, compared with a 2.8 per cent increase in June 2026, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) said.

Investment in tangible fixed assets in the Netherlands rose 0.1 per cent year on year in July 2026, slowing sharply from 2.8 per cent growth in June.
Higher machinery investment, including defence equipment, offset declines in aircraft, buildings, infrastructure and passenger cars.
The investment climate also weakened in August, mainly due to slower growth in goods exports.

Investment in machinery increased from a year earlier, while investment in aircraft, buildings, infrastructure and passenger cars declined.

The investment figures were not adjusted for calendar effects, with July 2026 having the same number of working days as July 2025.

Meanwhile, the investment climate in the Netherlands became less favourable in August than in July. The deterioration was mainly attributed to a smaller year-on-year increase in goods exports. 

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (CG)