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US tariffs depress investment mood

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

Good start to spring

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.

Third plus in a row

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

Successful start to the year

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

Good December cannot save a weak 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.

Weak business in the fall

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

Incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical engineering sector

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

Special effects conceal weak order situation

In September 2024, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector increased by 20% in real terms compared to the previous year. While domestic business decreased by 14%, foreign business increased by 30%.

No trend reversal recognizable

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

Sideways movement at a low level

In July 2024, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector remained at the previous year's level. Domestic business recorded an increase of 1% in real terms. Foreign business decreased by 1 percent.

Slight increase in second quarter

Incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector remained at the previous year's level in June 2024. Domestic business recorded a decline of 2%. Foreign business improved by 1 percent.

Investment slump hits incoming orders

In May 2024, incoming orders in the Bavarian mechanical and plant engineering sector were down 11% year-on-year in real terms

Expected setback

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.

Market environment in the textile machinery sector remains challenging

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.

New orders NP March: Heterogeneous development and base effects

In March, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector rose by 15% in real terms compared to the weak previous year's figure. Domestic orders rose by 30% and orders from abroad by 12%.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & turnover March 2025

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.

Pleasing first quarter

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%.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & sales February 2025

Sales up, incoming orders not picking up.

Incoming orders NuV: February in the red

In February, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector fell by 11% in real terms compared to the previous year. Domestic orders rose by 3%, while orders from abroad fell by 13%.

Surprising increase in orders in a persistently difficult environment

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.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & turnover January 2025

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

Incoming orders NuV January: Different developments

Incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector fell by 3% in real terms in January compared to the previous year. There were different developments in the sub-sectors.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & sales December 2024

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

Positive financial statements cannot up the 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.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & sales November 2024

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

Difficult autumn

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.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & sales October 2024

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.

"An end to overregulation and far too high cost burdens"

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.

Order situation remains weak

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

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & sales September 2024

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.

Weak domestic market and special effects abroad

The order situation in the mechanical engineering sector remains weak, particularly in Germany. However, companies are also still waiting for new investment momentum in global business.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & turnover August 2024

The situation remains tense, even though incoming orders increased in August compared to the (weak) same month last year. However, turnover fell by the same amount compared to August 2023.

Increase is only an upward outlier

In August, incoming orders in the mechanical engineering sector increased by 7% compared to the previous year. However, the upward outlier is not yet a trend reversal; special factors were responsible for the result.

Exports up in 1st half of 2024, incoming orders below previous year

The German food machinery and packaging machinery industry increased its exports by 4 percent in the first half of 2024. In 2023, exports rose by 9 percent to 9.9 billion euros - a new record.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & turnover July 2024

The situation remains critical: in July, orders in the Process Engineering sector were once again significantly lower than in the same month last year. Turnover increased slightly compared to June 2023.

Single-digit decline on a weak basis 

For the first time in months, orders only fell in single digits in July. However, this does not yet mean a turnaround; there is a lack of impetus for new investments worldwide.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & sales June 2024

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.

Overall disappointing order situation

There are no signs of a turnaround in incoming orders. Orders fell significantly in June and also with a view to the first half of 2024. Germany and the euro countries in particular are weakening.

Process Engineering: Order intake & turnover May 2024

That hurts: in May, orders in the process engineering sector were also significantly lower than in the same month last year. Only the increase in turnover compared to May 2023 is positive.

Weak investment causes setback      

In May, orders in the mechanical engineering sector were 27% below the previous year's figure in real terms. A large part of the decline can be attributed to a base effect, but the result also reflects a continuing weakness in investment.

Executive Board Meeting Mining - Strong Order Intake in first Quarter

This year's summer Executive Board Meeting took place on 29 May at the invitation of Maschinenfabrik Köppern GmbH & Co. KG. One of the items on the agenda was the renaming of the trade association to Mining & Minerals.

production food processing & packaging machinery 2023 at record level

In 2023, the production of food processing and packaging machinery increased by 5% to 16.5 billion euros. This means that the fifth-largest mechanical engineering sector exceeded the 16 billion euro mark for the first time and reached a record level.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & turnover January 2024

In January 2024, incoming orders for the process engineering sector were down on the same month of the previous year, while sales recorded a very significant increase.

Process Engineering: Incoming orders & sales December 2023

For the month of December 2023, the process engineering sector recorded an increase in incoming orders and a sharp drop in turnover compared to the same month of the previous year.

Economic Update May 2025

On a monthly basis, our economic update gives a brief overview of the ecomomic situation of the construction equipment industry, e.g. order income, turnover, business climate and trade figures.

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