Household consumption in the Netherlands rose by 1.1% year-on-year in August 2025, slowing from a 1.3% increase in the previous month. The slowdown was mainly due to a smaller rise in the consumption of goods (0.7% vs 1.1% in July), reflecting moderated spending on durable consumer goods (1.9% vs 3.4%), while there was a slight rebound in the consumption of food, beverages, and tobacco (0.3% vs -1.3%). Meanwhile, consumption growth for services was unchanged at 1.4%, mainly driven by spending on transport, communication, and hospitality. Spending on services accounts for more than half of total household consumption expenditure. The September Consumption Radar, which tracks key factors affecting household spending, showed slightly improved conditions from August as consumer sentiment and employment prospects strengthened.