In 2023, consumer goods nominal expenditure in the Netherlands stood at €223.81 billion. Forecasts for the coming years indicate a steady increase in nominal expenditure: €246.42 billion in 2024, rising to €338.79 billion by 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 9.5% from 2024 to 2025, 8.6% from 2025 to 2026, 7.8% from 2026 to 2027, and 7.2% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is estimated to be 8.28%.

Future trends to watch for:

Increasing digitalization and e-commerce adoption
Shifts in consumer preferences toward sustainable and eco-friendly products
Economic factors such as inflation and wage growth that could impact disposable income
Technological advancements in supply chain management and product delivery