AI Data Insight
The Netherlands' Q3 2026 manufacturing PMI retreated slightly to 54.4 from the previous 55.5, hitting a nearly three-month low, but still remains firmly in expansion territory for the 14th consecutive month. Driven by strong demand for AI and semiconductor equipment, output growth surged to a more than four-year high. However, supply chain bottlenecks triggered by geopolitics remain the primary concern for the future.