Household consumption in the Netherlands grew by 1% year-on-year in April 2026, following a 0.9% rise in the previous month. This marked the fastest growth since last October, driven largely by durable goods, which households purchased 4.9% more than a year earlier (vs 4.7% in March). Consumers primarily bought more cars, electrical appliances, and household furnishings. Households also consumed more food and beverages (0.9% vs -0.5%) and other goods, such as energy and personal care products (0.5% vs -1.4%). Meanwhile, expenditure on services, which accounts for more than half of total household consumption, edged down 0.1% (vs 0.4%), reflecting lower spending on accommodation and food services despite gains in transport and communication. Looking ahead, conditions for household spending appeared somewhat less unfavorable in May, supported largely by a stronger year-on-year increase in share prices.