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Dutch shop slightly less online in 2025: 35.7 billion spent

Dutch shop slightly less online in 2025: 35.7 billion spent

Dutch consumers spent 35.7 billion euros on online purchases last year, representing a 1 percent decrease compared to the previous year. This slight decline reflects a shift in shopping habits across the Netherlands.

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