Core Insights - The Netherlands' manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 51.8 in October, down from 53.7 in September, marking the lowest level since June 2024 [1] - Despite remaining above the neutral 50 mark, the manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant slowdown in expansion [1] Manufacturing Activity - New orders continue to be the main driver of manufacturing activity, with increased demand from European and Asia-Pacific customers leading to a rise in export demand [1] - Manufacturing output has maintained a continuous growth trend since March 2024 [1] Employment Trends - The number of manufacturing jobs decreased for the first time since May 2024, influenced by voluntary resignations, corporate restructuring, and a reduction in temporary staff [1] Cost Pressures - Input costs have slightly increased due to rising prices of food, energy, and raw materials [1] - However, factory gate price inflation has further slowed, reaching the lowest level in a year, indicating limited ability for companies to pass on costs to downstream customers [1] Future Outlook - Despite the weakening expansion momentum, Dutch manufacturers remain optimistic about their business outlook for the next twelve months, although overall confidence is still below the historical average for the PMI series [1]
荷兰制造业PMI回落至四个月低点 出口支撑增长但就业与成本压力显现
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-11-03 13:55