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Global markets
Keeping an eye on the latest trends in market access, market entry and market development
The world is changing fast - what was good practice yesterday may not be good practice tomorrow. The VDMA helps its members to keep track of the latest developments in global markets, customs, export financing, export controls and trade policy.
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The Indian government has postponed the introduction of various BIS certification requirements for certain product categories. Among other, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), which is responsible for mechanical engineering, has postponed the implementation of certain certification requirements.
The UK is no longer a member of the EU, which means that the EU's export controls for third countries apply here. Although they are rarely a problem, formal restrictions and procedures must still be complied with.
There are also EU export controls for business with the USA. Although they are rarely a problem, formal restrictions and procedures must still be observed.
This overview is intended to support the announcement, planning and participation in relevant trade fairs and exhibitions in the sub-sectors and groups of the VDMA.
Read the latest Industry News from India.
News from Textile Industry in India
News from Indian Port and Shipping Sector
News from Indian Food and Beverage Sector
News on Infrastructure Sector from India
News from Indian Power Sector
The EU has postponed the introduction of the deforestation regulation for another year.
News from Automobile and Auto Component Industry in India
Overview of Indian Economy
Inflation, declining global competitiveness of Turkish exporters, high interest rates and price pressure from local and Chinese competitors are depressing the mood among VDMA members in Türkiye. Investments and growth are failing to materialize.
With a record area of 110,000 m² and around 1,800 exhibitors, PTC ASIA once again underlined its role as the leading trade fair for drive technology and fluid power in the Far East. An impressive showcase for the entire industry.
Batam’s BBK SEZ emerges as a cost-efficient hub for manufacturing, logistics, and digital services. When linked with Singapore and Johor, the tripartite sees potential to strengthen regional supply chains and reshape the future of a tri-hub network.
To further facilitate high-quality development and people-to-people exchanges, Chinese authorities have announced significant extensions to visa-free entry policies for citizens of numerous countries.
Mechanical engineering has long driven innovation, but somewhere along the way, it lost its ‘cool’ factor. On 21 Nov 2025, the 10th VDMA SEA Summit gathered industry leaders to explore how to attract and engage the next generation.
Ukraine is facing one of the biggest energy crises since the beginning of the war of aggression. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is calling for support.
Shaping maritime transformation together: VDMA and SMM deepen future dialogue with China at Marintec China 2025
The trade fair year 2026 calls solution providers from the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors to Mumbai, Beijing, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, among others. Private sector booths will add extras in Rio and the home market Hamburg.
Industries in Southeast Asian markets are facing challenges: Is China's overcapacity threatening to deindustrialise the region?
On November 27, 2025, the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery China Executive Dinner took place successfully in Shanghai. Senior representatives from VDMA joined top executives from over 20 member companies.
Incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector rose by 4% in real terms in October compared to the previous year. This was driven by non-euro countries. The growth is pleasing, but only represents consolidation at a low level.
China unveils its 2025–2030 blueprint to digitize the machinery industry: Accelerating smart factories, intelligent equipment, and AI-driven services. What this means for mechanical engineering.
48 mandatory standards and 764 voluntary standards were approved in the past two months.
Mandatory standard drafts are released for comments.
TSG 31-2025 Safety Technology Regulation for Industrial Pressure Pipe will come into force on 01.01.2026.
VDMA’s Industry Insight Tours 2025 brought 180+ members up close to China’s fast-moving manufacturing hubs, offering exclusive access, networking and fresh perspective.
The mandatory standard GB 46038-2025 will come into effect on 01.11.2026.
Growth expectations rise to 6%, yet overall sentiment stays subdued. Discover key trends across sectors and what’s driving the market outlook.
The implementation timeline for standards related to China RoHS conformity assessment has been issued.
The CCC exemption system has launched pilot programs for a fast track.
Vertiefter fachlicher Einblick und wertvolle Anregungen für die Exportkontroll- und Sanktionsprüfungs-Praxis in Unternehmen.
New orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Japan fell by 2.1% in the third quarter - the first decline in a year.
Machine tool orders rise 17% in October as overseas demand hits record high
Orders for industrial robots increase by 25% in the period from July to September; strong growth in placement machines for electronic components.
Real GDP fell by 1.8% on an annualized basis in the third quarter, marking the first decline in six quarters due to weak exports.
Since the current sultan came to power in 2022, Oman has been vigorously pursuing its “Oman Vision 2040” strategy. The aim of this strategy is to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on the oil and gas sector, which accounts for 40% of GDP.
The Middle East is currently the fastest-growing export region worldwide. The mood at the Dubai Meeting on 21 November was correspondingly positive.
With the 22nd Ordinance amending the Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (AWV9 of October 29, 2025, the German export lists (goods lists) were amended, among other things. The amendments came into force on November 1, 2025.
With Amendment Regulation No. 2025/2003, the updated version of the EU Dual-Use Goods List in accordance with Annex I to EU Regulation No. 2021/821 was published in the Official Journal of the EU on November 14, 2025. It entered into force on November 15, 2025.
Approximately 40 percent of our exports to the U.S. are affected by tariffs on steel and aluminum derivatives. VDMA is working to find a solution to these trade barriers with our most important export market.
Bertram Kawlath's trip focused on raw material and economic security.
The Consular Section of the Indian Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main has confirmed the introduction of the e-arrival Card in October 2025.
The global business situation in the mechanical engineering sector shows light and shade - with significant regional differences. Positive signals are coming from India and Brazil, while the business situation in China and the USA remains difficult.
From April 1 to 3, 2026, the mechanical engineering industry will meet in Astana for the Kazakhstan Machinery Fair, the leading platform for industrial technologies in Central Asia.
Ukraine is responding to the massive damage to its energy system caused by Russian attacks with a strategic reorientation: decentralized energy generation.
China’s new government procurement policy effective January 2026, redefines “domestic products” through strict localization criteria. For German mechanical engineering firms, it brings short-term compliance challenges—but also long-term opportunities
In 2025, Beijing tightened its export controls on rare earths — first in April, then with an expanded set of measures in October. These developments have had a significant impact on the mechanical engineering industry.
For the guidance of member companies, the specialist department for water and wastewater technology has compiled a data sheet on foreign trade in machinery with France and with key data on the French water sector.
With an update every two months, which is exclusively available for download to VDMA member companies, we provide you with up-to-date information on German exports of water and wastewater technology.
For the guidance of member companies, the specialist department for water and wastewater technology has compiled a data sheet on foreign trade in machinery with Egypt and with key data on the Egyptian water sector.
For the guidance of member companies, the specialist department for water and wastewater technology has compiled a data sheet on foreign trade in machinery with the USA and with key data on the water sector in the USA.
A target market analysis is usually prepared for projects within the scope of the market development program. We have compiled an overview of the projects in the water industry up to 2025.
For the guidance of member companies, the specialist department for water and wastewater technology has compiled a data sheet on foreign trade in machinery with India and with key data on India's water sector.
For the orientation of VDMA member companies, the German Engineering Federation has created a new data sheet on foreign trade in machinery with Brazil.
The calls for tenders for a 3rd tranche 2025 in the BMWK market development program have been published online on the website of the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA).
From March 31 to April 4, 2025, trAIDe GmbH is conducting a business initiation to Colombia on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. It is part of the market development program for SMEs.
For the guidance of member companies, the VDMA Process Equipment and Machinery Association has updated a data sheet on foreign trade in machinery with Portugal.
With an update that is exclusively available to VDMA member companies for download, we provide you with up-to-date information on exports of water and wastewater technology from Germany.
Development of German exports of mechanical engineering/process engineering machinery and apparatus, country shares, most important machinery supplier countries incl. goods shares, EU exports
From June 10 to 14, 2024, AHK Poland is organizing a business initiation trip "Innovative technologies for water treatment and wastewater management to Poland.
From 26 to 30 June 2023, AHK Portugal will conduct a "Business initiation for German companies and providers of solutions in the water sector in connection with water scarcity" to Portugal.
List of planned experience exchange events ("ERFA") from the North, VDMA Regional Association North and the Marine Equipment and Systems (MES) working group.
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After 5 years of steady growth, the German production of process machinery and equipment dropped by 10 percent to 6.9 billion euros in 2015. Exports of process engineering machinery and equipment reached a volume of 5.5 billion euros. This is an increase of 1 percent compared to last year.
Events
Delivery by sea is a complex issue in which aspects of customs, logistics and tax law have to be reconciled.
Obtaining or issuing supplier declarations is an important component of preferential law.
Discover how Italy's 2026 Budget Law is shaping Industry 4.0 and what new tax incentives mean for your business. Join our online session for practical insights from Rödl & Partner on leveraging these opportunities-especially for companies active between Germany and Italy.
China is changing rapidly - and with it the global markets. The event on 27.01.2026 in Wuppertal will show how companies can adapt their strategies.
What needs to be considered during an inspection by the customs authorities?
What new developments are there for mechanical and plant engineering?
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