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Germany manufacturing orders fall 10.6% in August
German industrial manufacturing orders experienced a sharp, unexpected decline of 10.6% in August compared to the previous month, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). This drop significantly exceeded market expectations, which had anticipated only a 1% decrease.
The contraction was primarily driven by a 61.5% plunge in the 'other transport equipment' sector, which includes aircraft, ships, railways, and military vehicles. This specific category had seen a massive surge in July due to large-scale contracts, creating a high base for comparison. When these large-scale orders are excluded, the decline in manufacturing orders was a much more modest 0.1%.
On a broader scale, domestic orders fell by 17.3%, while foreign orders decreased by 5.4%. Despite the monthly volatility, the three-month comparison for the June-August period showed a slight increase of 1.3%.
In other sectors, the mechanical and plant engineering industry in Baden-Württemberg reported a different trend, with orders rising by 35% year-on-year, bolstered by demand in the artificial intelligence sector. However, experts warn of structural weaknesses and high energy costs across the wider German economy.
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Germany · Handwerkskammer Reutlingen · PwC Deutschland · Roland Berger · Statistisches Bundesamt · Union Investment · VDMA
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The three-month comparison for the June-August period showed a 1.3% increase in orders. www.borsagundem.com.tr · paratic.com · 320grad.de
- [● 6 SOURCES] The decline was driven by a 61.5% drop in the 'other transport equipment' category, which includes aircraft, ships, railways, and military vehicles. www.borsagundem.com.tr · paratic.com · www.reporter.gr · 320grad.de · www.bloomberght.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] July manufacturing orders were revised upward from a 2.5% increase to a 3.2% increase. www.borsagundem.com.tr · paratic.com · 320grad.de · www.bloomberght.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Excluding large-scale orders, manufacturing orders decreased by only 0.1% in August. www.borsagundem.com.tr · paratic.com · 320grad.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Foreign orders decreased by 5.4% in August. www.borsagundem.com.tr · paratic.com · www.reporter.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] German manufacturing new orders fell by 10.6% in August on a monthly basis, adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects. www.borsagundem.com.tr · paratic.com · www.reporter.gr · 320grad.de · www.bloomberght.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Domestic orders fell by 17.3% in August. www.borsagundem.com.tr · paratic.com · www.reporter.gr