Keyword: Export - Import
US Manufacturing in August 2026
The upswing in machine orders in the USA continues following IMTS 2026
Mechanical engineering is again more optimistic
The VDMA economic survey for the third quarter of 2026 brings optimism. Individual customer industries are providing positive growth impulses for mechanical engineering. At the same time, the overall situation remains full of challenges, and the need for reform is significant.
Order intake mechanical engineering August 2026
In August, all key figures for incoming orders in mechanical engineering were declining. Overall, this resulted in a 5 percent decrease in orders - a setback after two months of order growth.
Machine production - 2026 weaker - growth expected for 2027
The VDMA expects that production in the machinery sector will likely shrink by a real 2 percent in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline. For 2027, a real production increase of 3 percent is anticipated.
Video Tip: The VDMA demands fair competition
"EU must combat competition violations from China more effectively"
Machine tool construction confirms upward trend
Order intake in machine tool construction grows by 12 percent in the second quarter
VDMA - Export Balance Mechanical Engineering Baden-Württemberg
The mechanical engineering companies from Baden-Württemberg were able to stabilize their exports slightly by the end of the first half of 2026.
Order Intake Mechanical Engineering July 2026
The mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany has started the second half of 2026 with a slight upward trend in the order books.
VDMA - Mechanical Engineering with a Strong June
Geopolitical crises, tariffs, and weak demand in individual countries are collectively burdening foreign trade in mechanical engineering. Free trade agreements and a strong EU internal market remain important.
Turning Parts Industry Draws Half-Year Balance
The Association of the German Turning Parts Industry presents its balance for the first half of 2026: A positive development in order intake and revenue brings cautious optimism.
UCIMU – Mechanical Engineering Italy in the 2nd Quarter 26
In the second quarter of 2026, the index of machine tool orders calculated by the Centro Studi & Cultura di Impresa of UCIMU SISTEMI PER PRODURRE recorded a decline of 25.8% compared to the period of April–June 2025. In absolute numbers, the index was at 47.8 (base 100 in 2021).
US Manufacturing in May 2026
$583.4 million in new machine orders underscore the economic strength of the USA