Key facts
- German industrial orders rose 1.9% in May.
- New orders increased by 1.0% excluding large orders in May.
- Manufacturing orders increased by 1.1% in September 2025.
- Turnover declined in September 2025.
German industrial orders experienced a notable upswing in May, climbing by 1.9% and exceeding the expectations of market analysts. The growth momentum was sustained even when large, one-off orders were factored out, with new orders still showing a healthy increase of 1.0%. This positive performance in May builds upon recent trends, as data from September 2025 indicated a 1.1% rise in manufacturing orders. However, the September figures also revealed a concurrent decline in turnover, suggesting a mixed performance in the manufacturing sector during that period.