Netherlands

The Dutch government increased the flight tax from EUR7.95 to EUR26.43 per passenger per outbound flight, starting on 1 January 2023. New climate and environmental regulations from the European Commission and the Dutch government will increase the…

In total unit volume terms, the Dutch soft drinks packaging market recorded positive growth in 2023, after stagnating a year earlier. While the main pack type, PET bottles, recorded positive growth in 2023, it continued to lose share to metal…

Value sales of RX/reimbursement adult incontinence products registered moderate growth in 2023. For many people who are embarrassed about incontinence issues, there is a preference to buy incontinence products online, despite insurance reimbursement…

Limited-service restaurants performed relatively well in 2023, with robust rises in current value sales growth driven by high inflation, and positive growth in volume transactions.

Despite a projected decline in luxury product demand in the Netherlands, mechanical watches continue to garner enthusiasm and promotional efforts. Mainstream manufacturers' consistent introduction of new models forecasts steady growth for mechanical…