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Domestic orders once again fell by double digits in August. There were also declines in sales.

Incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Rhineland-Palatinate also showed a double-digit improvement in August. And sales are also rising across the board.

In July, the mechanical engineering sector in Saarland finally saw a slight increase in orders. However, there is still no improvement in turnover.

The mechanical and plant engineering industry in Baden-Württemberg continues to face major challenges.

Orders from the eurozone enable Order Plus. Sales are at a low level.

In August, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector were 11% higher in real terms than the low figure for the previous year.

The mood in the machinery and equipment manufacturing sector deteriorated further in the 3 quarter and the outlook has worsened noticeably. In addition to the customs conflict, the weakness in key customer industries is having an increasing impact.

In August 2025, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded an increase of 13% in real terms compared to the previous year

In August 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 2% down on the previous year.

Im August musste der baden-württembergische Maschinen- und Anlagenbau einen Orderrückgang von real 28 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahresmonat verzeichnen.

In August, incoming orders were disappointing with a decline of 7% compared to the previous year. Orders from non-euro countries in particular fell sharply - an effect of US customs policy.

Foreign orders fell by double digits in July. Sales, however, showed positive growth rates almost across the board.

Rising turnover in July thanks to major orders.

In July, Baden-Württemberg's mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded a 2% drop in orders in real terms compared to the same month last year.

Trade conflicts, bureaucracy and rising costs are slowing down the mechanical engineering sector. Production will fall by 5 percent in 2025. VDMA President Kawlath calls for an "autumn of action".

In July, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector fell by 15% in real terms compared to the same month last year. Domestic demand fell by 30%, while foreign orders dropped by 11%.

In June, the mechanical engineering sector in Saarland once again saw a double-digit decline in orders. There was also no improvement in turnover.

Both domestic and foreign orders and sales increased in June.

In July 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 1% higher than in the previous year.

In July 2025, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded a year-on-year increase of 19% in real terms

The slight easing in order books in July is not a trend reversal: The hoped-for momentum in investments in mechanical engineering is still lacking. The promised relief must therefore come in the fall.

Incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Rhineland-Palatinate did not improve in June either, as they remain negative across the board. In terms of turnover, the growth in other foreign countries is pleasing.

Incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector were down 5% in real terms in June compared to the same month last year.

Process plant and equipment from Germany in demand abroad.

Order growth in the first half of the year gives confidence

In June 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 4% higher than in the previous year.

In June 2025, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector were down 18% in real terms compared to the previous year.

Following the recent positive trend in incoming orders, the decline in orders in June of 7% in real terms compared to the same month last year was a further dampener for the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Baden-Württemberg.

Orders from eurozone countries resulted in a slight increase in orders for mechanical engineering in the first half of the year. However, the tariff dispute with the US continued to weigh on orders in June.

Demand for process engineering from Germany improves slightly, sales slump.

Foreign orders in mechanical engineering in Saarland show double-digit growth in May 2025. But there is hardly any improvement in sales.

The results for incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Rhineland-Palatinate did not improve in May either, as they are negative across the board. There is also no improvement in turnover.

Incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Hesse continue to fluctuate greatly. In May, they fell by 12 percent after rising by 7.7 percent in April. Sales, on the other hand, are rising again.

The mechanical and plant engineering industry in Bavaria is drawing new strength from the gradually improving order situation

In May 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 11% higher than in the previous year.

Following the recent positive trend in incoming orders, the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Baden-Württemberg recorded a slight decline of 1 percent in real terms in May compared to the same month last year.

Incoming orders in May were a positive surprise - albeit on a weak prior-year basis. Overall, companies have recorded a small increase in orders so far this year, but global uncertainty remains high.

In May 2025, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded an increase of 27% in real terms compared to the previous year

The results for incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Hesse continue to fluctuate greatly. In April, they rose by 7.7% after falling by 6% in March.

Incoming orders from abroad for mechanical engineering in Rhineland-Palatinate stagnated in April 2025, after falling in February and March but rising by double digits in January.

Domestic orders for Saarland-based mechanical engineering companies have been falling since January 2024 and declined by a further 0.7 percent in April 2025, resulting in an overall decline of 11.2 percent for the first four months of 2025.

April brings an increase in orders and a rise in sales thanks to international business.

In April 2025, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector fell by 9% in real terms compared to the previous year.

In April 2025, the positive trend in incoming orders in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical and plant engineering sector continued with an increase of 6 percent in real terms compared to the same month last year.

In April 2025, incoming orders presented an unusual picture: extremely weak foreign orders contrasted with strong domestic demand. Overall, orders were clearly in the red.

Incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector fell by 6% in real terms in April compared to the previous year. An expected setback, given the uncertainty caused by US tariff policy.

Incoming orders in Hesse continue to fluctuate greatly.

In April 2025, incoming orders in North Rhine-Westphalia's mechanical and plant engineering sector were 15% below the previous year's result.

Incoming orders from abroad for the mechanical engineering sector in Rhineland-Palatinate fell by 4.7% in March 2025, following a double-digit increase in December and January.

Sentiment among companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Baden-Württemberg remains low

Domestic orders for mechanical engineering companies in Saarland have been falling since January 2024 and fell by a further 3% in March 2025, resulting in an overall decline of 8% in the first quarter of 2025. (see table 1 and chart).

The textile machinery industry continues to face a challenging market environment. Global demand remains subdued and almost all sales markets are affected by a reluctance to invest.

Incoming orders and sales in the process engineering sector develop negatively in March Incoming orders: slightly down / turnover: very clearly down on the same month last year.

Buoyant foreign orders - weak domestic demand: In March 2025, incoming orders showed two very different faces. The bottom line was a considerable increase of 30 percent.

In March 2025, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded an increase of 36% in real terms compared to the previous year.

In March 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 22% down on the previous year.

The first quarter of 2025 resulted in an overall increase in orders of 4% - the first positive quarterly balance of orders in three years. March also closed with a pleasing increase in orders of 4%.

After the poor start to the year for foreign orders in mechanical engineering in Hesse in January (-15.8%), orders rose by 6.6% in February 2025. This represents a decline of 6.1 percent up to February.

Sales up, incoming orders not picking up.

Incoming orders from abroad for the mechanical engineering sector in Rhineland-Palatinate fell by 0.5% in February 2025, following a double-digit increase two months earlier. Growth of 5.9% therefore remains until February.

Domestic orders for mechanical engineering companies in Saarland have been falling since January 2024 and fell by a further 15.6% in January 2025, resulting in a total decline of 10.3% by February 2025 (see table 1 and chart).

In February 2025, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 16% higher in real terms than in February 2024.

Baden-Württemberg's mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded a 5% increase in orders in real terms in February 2025 compared to the same month last year.

In February 2025, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded a year-on-year increase of 7% in real terms

After a weak start to the year, patience is still required: the eastern German mechanical and plant engineering sector once again saw a drop in orders in February. Only customers from the eurozone invested generously.

In February, order books in the mechanical engineering sector filled up unexpectedly strongly by 8% in real terms. Part of this growth was due to large-scale plant business and part to component business.

For the second month in a row, incoming orders from abroad for the mechanical engineering sector in Rhineland-Palatinate showed double-digit growth, following four months of double-digit declines.

Domestic orders for mechanical engineering companies in Saarland have been falling since January 2024 and fell by a further 23.8% in December, resulting in an overall decline of 12.2% for 2024 (see table 1 and chart).

No recovery at the start of the year - order intake continues to decline, sales develop positively.

Incoming orders in North Rhine-Westphalia's mechanical and plant engineering sector in January 2025 were 1% higher in real terms than in January 2024.

After three months of growth, foreign orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Hesse fell again slightly by 0.8 percent in December.

The start of the year brought a significant increase in orders for the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector.

The weakness in orders in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical engineering sector continues into the new year.

For the eastern German mechanical and plant engineering sector, 2025 began as the previous year ended: with a drop in orders.

In December, incoming orders from abroad for mechanical engineering in Rhineland-Palatinate increased significantly by 32.7%, following four months of double-digit declines.

Despite strong international business in December - the year 2024 closes with a minus, as feared

For the third time in a row, foreign orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Hesse have increased. In November it was even a double-digit plus of 17 percent.

In December 2024, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 10% higher than in the previous year.

The end of the year brought a slight increase in orders for the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector. For 2024 as a whole, however, the industry had to face a decline in orders of 7 percent in real terms.

The year 2024 ended with a bitter blow for the eastern German mechanical and plant engineering sector. The significant drop in December put additional pressure on the already weak annual balance sheet.

The overall result for orders in 2024 in the mechanical and plant engineering sector is disappointing. The wait for a turnaround continues. Better framework conditions in Germany are an important aspect of this.

Domestic orders for mechanical engineering companies in Saarland have been falling since January 2024 and fell by a further 13.7% in November, resulting in a decline of 11.3% for the first eleven months of 2024 (see table 1 and chart).

In November, incoming orders for mechanical engineering in Rhineland-Palatinate fell for the fourth month in a row, with double-digit declines of 21.2% in Germany and 17.9% abroad. This means that the declines are again sharper than in the previous month.

Stagnation at a low level: The September phenomenon did not bring the hoped-for turnaround.

In October, incoming orders for the mechanical engineering sector in Rhineland-Palatinate fell by 10.6% in Germany and 15.2% abroad for the third month in a row.

Foreign orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Hesse rose by a further 2.1% in October following 7.8% in the previous month. This was the fifth increase so far in 2024.

The increase in orders in October was only enough for the eastern German mechanical and plant engineering sector to breathe a brief sigh of relief - orders slipped back into negative territory in November 2024 compared to the same month last year.

In November 2024, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector fell by 8% in real terms compared to the previous year

The weak order situation in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical engineering sector continues in November.

A small ray of hope in orders from eurozone countries in November does not change the overall weather situation: orders in the mechanical engineering sector are not gaining momentum.

In November 2024, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 6% down on the previous year.

In September, foreign orders in the mechanical engineering sector in Hesse finally rose again by 7.8%. This was the fourth increase so far in 2024.

In September, incoming orders for mechanical engineering in Rhineland-Palatinate fell by 17% in Germany and 22% abroad for the second month in a row.

In October 2024, orders in the process engineering sector were significantly lower than in the previous year. Turnover, on the other hand, exceeded the previous year's figure.

Heavy seas and no calm in sight: the mechanical engineering industry expects a decline in production and a slight reduction in jobs in 2025. A political turnaround is needed to strengthen the industry.

Tentative breath of fresh air in eastern German mechanical and plant engineering. At the start of the fourth quarter of 2024, both domestic and foreign customers placed more orders than in the same month last year.

Incoming orders in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical engineering sector remained weak in October.

Incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector fell by 16% in real terms in October 2024 compared to the previous year.

Order books in the mechanical engineering sector remain weak, with 9% fewer orders booked in October than in the previous year. Customers remain hesitant to make new investments

In October 2024, incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in North Rhine-Westphalia were 7% higher in real terms than in the previous year.

After the very weak economy in 2024, hopes are pinned on markets picking up in 2025 / Politicians must set business-friendly framework conditions

Again and again in September: very significant swings - resulting from large-scale plant business - have had an impact on the year-to-date order intake and turnover in the process engineering sector.

Things are starting to get dramatic: in June, orders in the Process Engineering sector were also significantly lower than in the same month last year. Turnover also fell sharply compared to June 2023.

The eastern German mechanical and plant engineering sector closed the first half of 2024 with a disappointing order intake. The balance from January to June is also negative compared to the previous year.

Order situation is lukewarm, investment plans are at a standstill. USA continues to be the driving force, while China disappoints.

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