The Nevi Netherlands Manufacturing PMI edged down to 55.5 in June 2026 from 55.9 in May, remaining the second-highest reading in four years and signaling another strong improvement in factory activity.
Growth was driven by robust new orders as firms cited new projects, stronger customer demand, and stockpiling ahead of expected price increases amid supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Output continued to expand on domestic and export demand, while employment rose for a second straight month at the fastest pace in nine months.
Backlogs of work increased at the strongest rate in four years despite efforts to expand capacity.
Firms also boosted purchasing and inventories against supply shortages, although delivery delays remained severe.
On the price front, input cost inflation eased to its lowest since March but remained elevated due to higher energy, raw material, and transport costs, while output price inflation hit its strongest since October 2022.