Retail sales in Netherlands

Estadistica Paises Bajos (CBS) · Mensual

2.8% (Jun-26) YOY · % · Mensual · CSV

About this indicator

Source	Statistics Netherlands
Frequency	Mensual
Release	Aproximadamente un mes después del periodo de referencia.
What it is	Retail sales measure the turnover of retail trade establishments in the Netherlands, food included. Published by CBS (Statistics Netherlands), they are one of the most closely watched gauges of private household consumption.
How it's calculated	They are compiled from a survey of retail businesses on their turnover, used to build an index against a base year. They are released in nominal and volume (deflated) terms, typically calendar-adjusted, with monthly and annual changes.
Market implications	They provide an early read on private consumption, the largest component of GDP, so they help gauge growth and inform the ECB's monetary policy, which sets rates for the Netherlands.
Limitations	It is a volatile indicator, sensitive to seasonality, promotions and calendar effects. Preliminary figures are revised as more survey responses come in.