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Encouraging growth abroad

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.

Burden limit for companies has been reached

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

Welcome increase in orders despite continued poor market conditions

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.

No upturn at the start of the year

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

Weak order situation continues to dampen the mood

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

Further decline in incoming orders

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

Mechanical engineering in Baden-Württemberg: Resilient through crises

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

Order situation remains sobering

The order situation in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical engineering sector deteriorated again in September.

Mechanical engineering in the southwest still sees no turnaround in the economy

The mechanical and plant engineering industry in Baden-Württemberg is facing a number of pressing challenges.

Increase in orders from abroad, domestic orders remain weak

Incoming orders in Baden-Württemberg's mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded a real double-digit increase of 16% in August.

Weak incoming orders despite double-digit growth from abroad

In July, Baden-Württemberg's mechanical and plant engineering sector recorded a double-digit increase in orders from abroad and a double-digit decrease in orders from Germany.

Significant dip in the first half of the year

The mechanical and plant engineering sector in Baden-Württemberg recorded a further decline in incoming orders in June.

Lack of impetus for new investments

After an increase in orders in April, Baden-Württemberg's mechanical and plant engineering industry suffered another setback in May.

Difficult conditions for the mechanical and plant engineering industry

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

Process Plant and Equipment: Incoming orders & sales April 2025

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

Incoming orders NuV - April in the red, spread in the sub-sectors

Incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector were down 10% in real terms in April compared to the same month last year.

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.

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.

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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